Garden Types
Shade Garden
Annuals
Begonia
Browallia
Coleus
Fuchsia
Impatien
Lobelia
Torenia
Shrubs
Andromeda
Azalea
Boxwood
Inkberry Holly
Leucothoe
Mountain Laurel
Rhododendron
Summersweet
Hydrangea
Ground Covers
Ivy
Pachysandra
Vinca
Vines
Climbing Hydrangea
Trees
Dogwood
Hemlock
Perennials
Aegopodium
- snow on the mountain
Geranium
Myosotis
- forget- me- nots
Hemerocallis
Ajuga
- daylily
Polemonium
Aquilegia
- columbine
Heuchera
- coral bells Polemonium
- jacobÕs ladder
Primrose
Astilbe
Hosta
Sagina
- irish moss
Campanula
- bellflower
Iris
Lamium
Tradescantia
- spiderwort
Convallaria
- lily of the valley
Liriope
- lily turf
Veronica
Dicentra
- bleeding heart
Lobelia
- cardinal flower
Fern
Galium
- sweet woodruff
Monarda
- bee balm
Cutting Garden
Perennials
Arabis
- rock cress
Armeria
Artemisa
Asclepias
- butterfly weed
Aster
Astilbe
Baptisia
- false blue indigo
Bellis
- english daisy
Bergenia
Campanula
- bellflower
Centaurea
- bachelor’s button
Centranthus
Chelone
Chives
Chrysanthemum
Coreopsis
Crocosmia
Delphimium
Dianthus
Dicentra
- bleeding heart
Digitalis
- foxglove
Echinacea
- coneflower
Echinops
- globe thistle
Ferms
Gaillardia
Geranium
Geum
Gypsophila
- baby’s breath
Heliopsis
Hemerocallis
- daylily
Heuchera
- coral bells
Hosta
Hypericum
- st. john’s wort
Iberis
- candytuft
Iris
Kniphofia
- torch lily
Lavender
Liatris
Ligularia
Lilies
Liriope
- lily turf
Lobelia
- cardinal flower
Lupine
Lychnis
- maltese cross
Lysimachia
- creeping jenny
Lythrum
Miscanthus
- ornamental grass
Monarda
- bee balm
Myosotis
- forget-me-nots
Oreganum
Peony
Poppy
Penstemon
Perovskia
- russian sage
Phlox
Physostegia
- obedient plant
Platycodon
- balloon flower
Polemonium
- jacob’s ladder
Rudbeckia
- black-eyed-susan
Salvia
Santolina
Scabiosa
Sedum
Shasta Daisy
Solidago
Stokesia
Trollius
Verbena
Veronica
Shrubs
Blue Mist
Boxwood
Butterfly Bush
Inkberry Holly
Leucothoe
Red Twig Dogwood
Mountain Laurel
Potentilla
Privet
Summersweet
Viburnum
Weigelia
Winterberry Holly
Trees
Dogwood
Douglas Fir
Hemlock
Lilac
Annuals
Aster
Calendula
Celosia
Cleome
Coleus
Cosmos
Dianthus
Dusty Miller
Gazania
Geranium
Gomphrena
Larkspur
Nasturtiums
Pansy
Salvia
Snapdragons
Statice
Stock
Strawflower
Verbena
Zinnia
The Fragrant Garden
Best places for installing a fragrant garden:
Entranceway, Sitting Area/Garden Bench, Walkway, Under a Window, Mailbox Post, Outside the Kitchen, Patio/Deck
Perennials
Aster
Aster
Liriope
Lobelia
- cardinal flower
Montauk Daisy
Physostegia
- obedient plant
Salvia
Sedum
Stokesia
Tradescantia
- spiderwort
Annuals
Ageratum
Begonia-tuberous
Calendula
Cosmos
Dianthus
Dusty Miller
Gardenia
Geranium
Lantana
Larkspur
Nicotiana
Petunia
Snapdragon
Stock
Sweet allysum
Herbs
Basil
Catmint
Catnip
Chamomile
Chives
Coriander
Curry
Dill
Fennel
Horehound
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Lemon Grass
Lemon Verbena
Lovage
Marjoram
Mint
Oregano
Rosemary
Sage
Santolina
Scented Geranium
Thyme
Evening Garden
Choose plants with silver foliage and shades of lavender and blue. Accent with touches of white and soft yellow.
As daylight fades the silver, blue and pale shades begin to glow. This creates a serene and restful retreat after a long hard day.
Perennials
Achillea
-yarrow
Artemesia
-silvermound
-powis castle
Campanula
-bell flower
Coreopsis
-moonbeam
Delphinium
Echinacea
-coneflowers
Gypsophilia
-baby’s breath
Iberis
-candytuft
Lamium
-white nancy
Lavender
-hidcote
Liriope
-lily turf
Perovskia
-russian sage
Phlox
-paniculata
& subulata
Physostegia
-obedient plant
Platycodon
-balloon flower
Scabiosa
-pincushion flower
Shasta Daisy
Stachys
-lambs ear
Verbena
Veronica
Annuals
Dusty Miller
Larkspur
Licorice Plant
Shrubs
Buddleia
-butterfly bush
Caryopteris
-blue mist
Summersweet
Hot Color Garden
These bright colors appear closer than they really are. This is a great choice for a garden set back from the road or where you want to make a big impact.
Annuals
Calendula
Celosia
Cosmos
Dusty Miller
Gazania
Gomphrena
Marigolds
Nasturtiums
Salvia
Statice
Verbena
Zinnia
Shrubs
Caryopteris
-blue mist
Dogwood
-red twig
-yellow twig
Perennials
Achillea
-yarrow
Artemesia
-powis castle
-silver brocade
Aster
-purple dome
Coreopsis
-baby sun
Euphorbia
-polychroma
Gallardia
Heliopsis
-summer sun
Liatris
Lilium
-asiatic
-day
Monarda
-mahogany
Nepeta
-six hills giant
Penstemon
-scarlet queen
Rudbeckia
-goldstrum
Salvia
-may night
Trollius
Verbena
City Garden
Plants that are resistant to pollution.
TREES
Amur Maple
Black Pine
Bottlebrush
Buckeye
Catalpa
Coffee tree
Corktree
Elm
Ginkgo
Goldenrain tree
Hawthorn
Hombeam
Little Leaf Linden
London Planetree
Maackia
Sweet Gum
PERENNIALS
Artemesia
Coreopais
Rudbeckia
Yarrow
SHRUBS
Barberry
Cotoneaster
Forsythia
Holly
Honeysuckle
Lilac
Spirea
Viburnum
ANNUALS
Cosmos
Dracaena
Geranium
Marigold
Portulaca
Zinnia
Seashore Garden
Shrubs
Bayberry
Buddleia
Chokeberry
Clethra
Crape Myrtle
Euonymous
Heath
Holly
Honeysuckle
Hydrangea
Juniper
Lilac
Mungo Pine
Viburnum
Yucca
Trees
Amelanchier
Black Pine
Hawthorne
Annuals
Bougainvilla
Dahlia
Geranium
Hibiscus
Lantana
Marigold
Portulaca
Vinca
Zinnia
Perennials
Armeria
Artemesia
Coreopsis
Daylily
Dianthus
Gaura
Heuchera
Lambs ear
Montauk Daisy
Ornamental Grass
Penstemon `husker red’
Rosa rugosa
Rudbeckia
Russian Sage
Salvia
Shasta Daisy
Veronica
