Nothing holds more promise than an empty planter waiting to be transformed by those container garden design ideas you’ve seen in magazines, catalogs, and garden centers. Decorating with containers is a great way to add instant color and texture to patios, decks, walkways, and entryways. Better yet, container gardens are easy to plant and simple to maintain – all you need is a little creativity and inspiration!
Whether you’re an expert looking for new plant combinations or a beginner looking to get started with a few container garden ideas, we’re here to help! We’ve combined thrillers, spillers, and fillers to create garden collections that look great and thrive under similar growing conditions. Browse through our container garden design ideas to find the collections that fit your lifestyle.
Want to try your hand at annuals, perennials, herbs, or vegetables? We have inspired garden container ideas for planters, hanging baskets, and window boxes. Start with a container you love, add soil and fertilizer, then head to the garden center with our handy shopping list. All of our container garden ideas can be created with six plants or less. Feel free to use our collections as a starting point and then change the colors and arrangement to fit your personal taste.
Don’t be afraid to completely change your containers with the season! Replace pansies and spring bulbs with vibrant summer flowers, then welcome fall with mums, ornamental cabbages and pumpkins. Our collections include garden container ideas for spring, summer, and fall container plantings. Don’t feel guilty about a container update – after all you wouldn’t wear white after Labor Day, so why keep those hot pink flowers in September?
Containers are also a great way to decorate for a special event or holiday. From an outdoor wedding to a backyard barbeque or even a pumpkin carving party, there are container garden design ideas that complement any theme. The garden center offers limitless possibilities for flowers and plants in colors, shapes, and styles that fit your décor. Try some Garden container ideas at your next party to set the mood…
Once you see the container garden ideas you like, simply print out the shopping list to make your trip to the garden center a breeze.
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A succulent shrub of green-leaved rosettes, tinged red. Creamy yellow flower spikes emerge from the center of the rosettes. Great on steep and rocky slopes.
A low, spreading rosemary with fragrant, needle-like green leaves and deep blue flowers. Great when allowed to cascade over walls or containers. May be used fresh or dried to flavor meats, sauces and soups.
An old-fashioned favorite prized for its beautiful flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This compact variety is loaded with blooms. Combines well with zinnia, marigold, sweet potato vine and other sun-lovers. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
This easy-care plant is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deadheading is not necessary. Rosettes of wavy, coral-blushed blue-green leaves produce slender wands of red pink flowers. Grows well in poor, rocky soil, and ideally suited for rock gardens, mixed containers and desert plantings. Can be grown indoors as a house plant where not cold hardy--simply place in a bright window and water sparingly.
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Rosettes of succulent leaves on neat plants have an unusual look. Great for container gardening, particularly in strawberry jars. Use between pavers, stone steps or scattered along garden's edge. Requires sharply drained soil.
Striking evergreen foliage has a unique webbed appearance. Excellent for strawberry jars or other containers, miniature gardens, rock gardens and walls. Attractive at garden's edge or as a small-scale ground cover. Rose-red flowers in flat clusters.
Rosettes of succulent leaves have an unusual look. Great for container gardening, especially in strawberry jars, plant some in between pavers, stone steps or along garden's edge. Requires sharply drained soil.
Striking evergreen foliage on vigorous plants. Excellent for strawberry jars or other containers, miniature gardens, rock gardens and walls. Attractive at garden's edge or as a small-scale ground cover. Deep pink flowers in flat clusters.
Rosettes of succulent leaves on neat little plants have an unusual look. Great for container gardening, particularly in strawberry jars. Or tuck some in between pavers, stone steps or scattered along garden's edge. Requires sharply drained soil.
This easy care plant is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deadheading is not necessary. Exquisite red markings define the interior and edges of each leaf; pink flowers appear in fall. Use in rock gardens, mixed containers and desert plantings.
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Let these vibrant flowers help welcome spring! A cheerful sight after a long winter, combine these beautiful flowering bulbs with tulips, pulmonaria and hyacinth for a spectacular early season display. If planted in a container the previous fall, they can be brought inside for an indoor garden.
Tiny leaves, with pretty gray-silver variegation form a cushion of foliage highlighted by dainty flowers. Makes an excellent edging plant. Thyme adds flavor to vegetables, stuffings, soups, seafood, meats and poultry.
Well-branched, compact plants with large flowers. Great for adding a splash of early or late season color. Completely hardy, even under snow! Flowers well into June. Replant in late summer for the following spring.
A commonly cultivated spring bulb that is well-suited for garden's edge, between flagstones or the rock garden. Vibrant flower color and strong, delicious fragrance. Plant in front of taller spring bulbs or tuck into sunny nooks and crannies for a springtime delight. Can become invasive.
Flavorful foliage brings a mild, pleasing mustard taste to salads, soups, stir-fry or used as greens. Leaves are also quite attractive, in shades of bright green or deep burgundy, perfect for the edible landscape or simply ornamental use. Mustard is a cool-season vegetable that can turn bitter in the heat of summer; for best quality greens, plant in early spring and again in fall, avoiding hot weather. A quick, easy-to-grow vegetable.
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Beautiful snowy white flowers resemble a calla lily on this easy-to-grow plant. An ideal plant to use as a focal point in a room. Great on a shaded patio. Prefers moderate home temperatures of 70-75°F (21-24°C) daytimes and 65-70°F (18-21°C) nights.
Nepthytis, also known as Arrowhead Plant, is an attractive, vigorous foliage plant. The most common varieties have green or green and white variegated leaves. However, cultivars are now available that sport shades of pink and white too. It’s great for hanging baskets, cascading over containers or trained to climb a small trellis.
Exotic foliage brings a dramatic tropical flavor to your home. This tightly clumping elephant ear produces glossy dark green leaves with lime green veins.
Beautiful, bold foliage plant; attractive displayed alone or in groupings. As plants grow, the lower leaves drop, revealing an interesting trunklike stalk. Keep out of the reach of small children and pets, as the sap is irritating to the mouth.
Striking foliage with well-defined variegation makes a stunning show in the landscape. Spreading, grasslike leaves are well-suited for garden's edge, ground cover, or along a pathway. Late-season flower spikes are followed by small blue-black berries. Benefits from light fertilization throughout the growing season.
This beautiful ivy adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. In warm climates, use as a ground cover, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls. Where not hardy, add to outdoor containers for porch, deck or use for indoor greenery. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.
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A succulent shrub of green-leaved rosettes, tinged red. Creamy yellow flower spikes emerge from the center of the rosettes. Great on steep and rocky slopes.
Succulent leaves produce flowers in shades of red, pink, salmon, white, orange and yellow. Generally available year-round as a potted plant. Use as a colorful accent for house, porch or patio. When flowers fade, retain as an interesting foliage plant. Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade.
Bold and vibrant, especially in full sun, use this trailing plant as a ground cover where climate allows. In cooler regions, use as a houseplant or in combination plantings for patio or deck. Contrasts well with blue flowers. Known to survive mild winters, but frost will kill tops. Prefers well-drained soil.
This easy care plant is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deadheading is not necessary. Exquisite red markings define the interior and edges of each leaf; pink flowers appear in fall. Use in rock gardens, mixed containers and desert plantings.
This easy-care plant is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deadheading is not necessary. Rosettes of thick, succulent leaves produce slender wands of coral to pink flowers. Grows well in poor, rocky soil, and ideally suited for rock gardens, mixed containers and desert plantings. Can be grown indoors as a house plant where not cold hardy--simply place in a bright window and water sparingly.
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Striking flowers attract butterflies and complement bold, colorful foliage. Fantastic in containers and planted in the garden. Lovely at water's edge and a wonderful contrast to fine-textured water plants. Can be grown as a house plant or lifted and stored from season to season where not winter hardy.
Stunning flowers and foliage for the herb or flower garden. Wonderfully aromatic leaves add a spicy flavor to sauces, salads and meat dishes, and give a lovely pink tint to white wine vinegar. Ideal for potpourri and dried arrangements.
A favorite from Grandma's garden. This popular annual features brightly colored flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. An outstanding cut flower. Frequent cutting for bouquets promotes reblooming.
Wonderfully fragrant flowers on arching stems attract a profusion of butterflies to the garden. Stunning in the perennial garden, for mixed shrub plantings or in large groupings. Remove faded flowers for continuous bloom. Prune hard in early spring.
Low, creeping plants with bright flowers are delightful at garden's edge, in containers or along a walkway. Lovely planted with ageratum, baby's breath and blue delphinium. Very drought and heat tolerant once established.
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Known for its healing properties, the gel-like substance from these leaves is used for everything from skin conditioners to hair rinses. A pot kept by the kitchen window will provide a handy remedy for cuts and burns. Individual leaves may be used as needed.
Striking, succulent foliage with leaf margins lined with golden yellow teeth, which also appear scattered on the leaf surface. Adds textural interest to containers, or planted in the garden where the climate is suitable. Plants can be wintered indoors or grown as a houseplant where not hardy; place in a bright location and water sparingly. Vibrant orange-red flowers on slender 24" wands are attractive to hummingbirds.
Beautiful rosettes of silver-blue foliage with leaf margins lined with contrasting black teeth. Plants are deer and rabbit resistant, and tolerant of drought and heat. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Excellent container plant or in the garden, and can be grown as an easy-care houseplant in cold winter climates. Mature, established landscape plants will produce a spectacular column-like flower stalk up to 6' tall, covered with small yellow flowers. Needs dry outdoor conditions in winter.
Rosettes of succulent, speckled foliage are striking in the garden or in containers. Plants are deer and rabbit resistant and tolerant of drought. Mature, established landscape plants will produce tall, slender spires with orange to red flowers. Often grown as an easy-care houseplant or a summer annual, where plants will remain small and are grown for their decorative foliage.
This easy-care plant is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deadheading is not necessary. Rosettes of thick, succulent leaves produce slender wands of coral to pink flowers. Grows well in poor, rocky soil, and ideally suited for rock gardens, mixed containers and desert plantings. Can be grown indoors as a house plant where not cold hardy--simply place in a bright window and water sparingly.
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Uniquely shaped flowers bloom season-long over low-growing plants. Thriving in shade, they add excitement to container gardens, at garden's edge or as a houseplant. Pinch to keep bushy and full. Keep soil evenly moist.
Attractive rounded leaves are borne on this trailing plant. Foliage contrasts with and highlights other plants, making this a superb addition to containers, hanging baskets and gardens. Combines well with geranium, verbena and dwarf delphinium. Prefers well-drained soil.
Uniquely shaped flowers bloom season-long over low-growing plants. Thriving in shade, they add excitement to container gardens, at garden's edge or as a houseplant. Pinch to keep bushy and full. Keep soil evenly moist.
Uniquely shaped flowers bloom season-long over low-growing plants. Thriving in shade, they add excitement to container gardens, at garden's edge or as a houseplant. Pinch to keep bushy and full. Keep soil evenly moist.
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A bold and dramatic foliage plant with enormous flower clusters up to 12" across. Stunning in the water garden or large container. This plant is used in the ancient Egyptian art of paper-making. May be wintered indoors, as space permits.
Absolutely stunning foliage. This unusual plant displays carmine highlights on shimmering copper-purple to metallic blue leaves. Fabulous for combination pots or planting in large drifts.
Outstanding plant for the rock garden or at garden's edge. Use for striking contrast with vibrant colors or as a cool complement to blues and pinks. Flowers and foliage dry well for arrangements. Tolerant of seaside conditions and poor, dry soil.
Beautiful, deep purple foliage makes a stunning accent in mixed containers, hanging baskets and at garden's edge. Try pairing it with bold, contrasting textures and colors for a dramatic effect.
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Profuse flowers blanket cascading stems throughout the season. Heat-tolerant plants thrive in hanging baskets, patio planters, mixed containers or in the garden as a small-scale ground cover. Lovely combined with bold-textured or dark-foliaged plants.
Produces clusters of brilliantly colored flowers. Attracts hummingbirds to gardens or containers. Phlox make good cut flowers. Remove spent blooms to promote additional blooms and extend the blooming period.
Charming pink snapdragon-like flowers bloom profusely on upright stems, providing a colorful display in either landscape beds or containers. This plant is extremely valuable for its heat tolerance and adaptability to moist or dry areas.
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Beautiful fine-textured ornamental grass; excellent in rock gardens, slopes and banks. Attractive bronze foliage complements silver foliages, bright flowers and variegated grasses. Flowers and fruit are inconspicuous.
Vibrant flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Striking as a ground cover, low hedge, topiary or in mixed containers. Where not hardy, may be wintered indoors in a bright location. Vigorous, drought tolerant plants are resistant to deer browsing.
Beautiful fragrant flower clusters attract butterflies to the garden. Lovely in summer bouquets and stunning in the flower garden, planted with bee balm, Shasta daisy, cranesbill, daylily and ornamental grasses. This cultivar is compact and quite weather tolerant. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming.
Lovely flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds and contrast starkly with the richly hued foliage. These beautiful plants create a stunning display at garden's edge, in containers, window boxes or cut flower arrangements. Where not hardy, dig roots and store in a cool, dry place until spring.
Profuse flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Striking as a ground cover, low hedge, topiary or in mixed containers. In cold-winter climates may be wintered indoors where it makes an excellent houseplant. Vigorous spreading where hardy.
This self-branching variety add rich, bushy texture to a wide range of landscape situations. Ideal as a ground cover, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls. Add to outdoor combination planters or use for indoor greenery. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.
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Vibrant flowers bloom above fragrant, highly divided foliage. This fast-growing annual is well-suited for garden's edge, container gardening, or window boxes. Very attractive in combination with blue-spiked flowers. May repel pests. Prefers well-drained soil.
An ever-popular annual bearing vibrant flower clusters that attract butterflies. This variety is weather tolerant with an extremely uniform growth habit. A colorful addition to flower gardens, deck or patio containers, or window boxes and baskets. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Vibrant flowers complement bright foliage. A vigorously spreading ground cover for moist woodland soil, at water's edge, on banks, or cascading over walls. Best foliage color when plants receive morning sunlight. A beautiful foliage accent in containers.
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Cascading sprays of tiny flowers cover mounded plants. Outstanding as an airy filler in combination plantings or mixed containers, and wonderful in hanging baskets, as a small-scale ground cover, or at garden's edge.
Vibrant blossoms provide a season-long display of color and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Lovely in mixed garden plantings and containers. Combine with sweet potato vine, coleus and verbena for a delightful blend of color, texture and form.
Profuse flowers blanket cascading stems throughout the season. Heat-tolerant plants thrive in hanging baskets, patio planters, mixed containers or in the garden as a small-scale ground cover. Lovely combined with bold-textured or dark-foliaged plants.
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Highly divided silvery gray foliage has an antlerlike or coral-like appearance. Dusty Miller provides an excellent foil to most annuals and is a great choice to add contrast to beds, containers or baskets.
Long green, grasslike leaves grow upward from a common point, arching slightly until the leaf tips point down. A popular plant for adding height to a container garden. Very beautiful mixed with flowering plants.
Cheerful flowers add vibrant color to the flower garden, containers, or the vegetable garden where the fragrance can deter pests. Very attractive in combination with blue-spiked flowers. Fast-growing and compact. Prefers well-drained soil.
This ever-popular annual bears vibrant flower clusters that attract butterflies. Tall varieties make a colorful addition to flower gardens and are excellent in bouquets. Shorter selections are perfect in containers for the deck or patio, or window boxes and baskets. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil.
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Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
Bold, silver foliage, ideal as a ground cover or accent plant. Striking in an all-white theme garden, for contrast with vibrant colors, or to help blend plants of different colors in the garden. Excellent variety for hot, humid areas. Lilac flowers.
Shiny black "pearls" of berries that mature to a vibrant red are nestled among striking black foliage. Provides outstanding color contrast as a landscape plant or in containers. Compact, upright form for accent. Prefers well-drained soil. 2006 AAS winner.
Delightful silvery foliage forms petite, graceful clumps, ideal for smaller gardens, landscapes or at water's edge. Striking complement to large-leaved plants and evergreens for winter effect. Pinkish flower plumes, beautiful cut or dried.
Abundant flowers adorn compact plants. Excellent for adding early and late season color to gardens and containers.
Tender, sweetly spicy leaves with excellent flavor. Adds zest to Greek, Italian and Mexican cuisine and complements tomato dishes, beef or lamb stew, gravies, soups, salads or casseroles. Use fresh, dried or fresh frozen. Harvest before flowering.
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Stunning flowers attract butterflies and complement rich, bold, colorful foliage. A compact, low-growing variety lovely at water's edge or as contrast to fine-textured water plants. Very handsome in container gardens or along walls. In northern climates, lift and store root rhizomes over winter.
Stunning foliage highlights the garden and contrasts beautifully with plants with golden or silver foliage or vibrant flowers. Lovely trailing across the ground or cascading from planters or window boxes. Produces edible white tubers (potatoes).
Bold, fanning foliage is particularly striking when planted among dark-leaved plants. Interesting pale yellow star-shaped flowers add dramatic presence. Soften the edges of this plant by placing it with dark-leaved eupatorium. Prefers neutral to alkaline (sweet) soil.
Vibrant flowers complement bright foliage. A vigorously spreading ground cover for moist woodland soil, at water's edge, on banks, or cascading over walls. Best foliage color when plants receive morning sunlight. A beautiful foliage accent in containers.
Profuse, vibrant trumpets burst open with color, covering the handsome, trailing foliage of this excellent landscape plant. Whether rambling across the garden floor or gently tumbling over a container's edge, plentiful flowers abound on this uniform variety. Prefers well-drained soil.
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The choice for garden beds, baskets and containers! Fast-growing, mounded plants spread up to 3' (90 cm) and produce masses of bright 2 1/4" (6 cm) blooms all season. Use for quick cover on the ground, in containers or baskets. Lovely in combination with other annuals.
Heat, sun and shade tolerant, ﾑBlazin' Rose' has many uses in the landscape. Exceptionally colored foliage contrasts nicely with silver or green-leaved plants, and looks good on its own. Pinch tips to shape and control growth.
Attractive rounded leaves are borne on this trailing plant. Foliage contrasts with and highlights other plants, making this a superb addition to containers, hanging baskets and gardens. Combines well with geranium, verbena and dwarf delphinium. Prefers well-drained soil.
Stunning electric blue flowers contrast sharply with the black stems. Especially attractive to hummingbirds. Excellent for middle or back of the garden. Terrific complement to coreopsis, rudbeckia and ornamental grasses. Good cut flower.
An all-time favorite that enlivens the garden with a profusion of blooms that are irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds. Naturally dwarf growth is splendid in hanging baskets and containers. Super planted with verbena, marigold, zinnia, geranium or other annuals.
Easy-to-grow plant with absolutely striking, glowing purple and dark red foliage. The plant acquires a palmlike appearance as it matures. A show stopping specimen when used in containers. Likes high humidity.
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Vibrant flower clusters attract butterflies. Striking in gardens and containers, where plants can easily be trimmed to shape. Excellent drought and heat tolerance, and resistant to deer browsing. Vigorous where hardy; may be wintered indoors where not hardy. Prune lightly in mid- to late spring.
Large flower clusters in varying shades put on a fabulous display in gardens, baskets or containers. Groom plants by removing spent flowers and leaves. Feed regularly with a balanced fertilizer to ensure a fantastic show of blooms.
Profuse, large, pale yellow, daisy-shaped flowers bloom over a long season. Attracts butterflies and bees to the garden. Airy, fernlike foliage is a superb filler in the flower garden or bouquet. Will tolerate heat, humidity and dry soil.
Vibrant flowers bloom above fragrant, highly divided foliage. This fast-growing annual is well-suited for garden's edge, container gardening, or window boxes. Very attractive in combination with blue-spiked flowers. May repel pests. Prefers well-drained soil.
A profusion of miniature flowers in an array of vibrant colors bloom throughout the season. Attracts hummingbirds. Cascades beautifully from containers and window boxes, trails over stone walls, and is a wonderful edging for garden paths.
Graceful flower plumes and striking foliage are lovely in the summer landscape. Wonderful paired with bold, vibrant plants for contrast, or with complementary cool pastels and grays. Lovely in containers or mixed plantings. Excellent cut flower.
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Foliage so colorful and interesting there's no need for flowers! Plant alone in the garden or in decorative containers for spectacular color contrast. Combine with other annuals such as sweet potato vine or zinnia. Prolong your collection by taking cuttings in fall to start new plants for the coming season. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
This beautiful ivy adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. In warm climates, use as a ground cover, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls. Where not hardy, add to containers for porch, deck or indoor greenery. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.
Exquisite flowers in a breathtaking array of forms and color combinations. Some cascade elegantly from arching branches, others dangle precariously from stiff, upright stems. Combine with lobelia, bacopa, and ivy for a graceful, classic display. Prefers a cool site with moist, well-drained soil sheltered from drying winds.
Nonstop flowers in beautiful hues are offset by handsome, glossy foliage. Popularly used for adding lively color to containers and annual plantings. Particularly lovely in mixed containers and hanging baskets. Provide shelter from wind.
This exciting heuchera produces ruffled purple leaves and brilliant coral flowers. Makes a wonderful addition to the perennial border or rock garden. Delicate pink flower spikes complement the foliage and are lovely in cut flower arrangements.
Large, abundant flowers contrast beautifully with the rich, compact foliage. Highlights the shaded garden and is especially lovely in mixed containers, hanging baskets, at garden's edge, or anywhere a splash of color is desired.
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Beautiful, powdery blue leaves and lightly fragrant, near-white flowers in early summer brighten shady spots in the landscape. Visual appeal and a growth habit that produces new leaves all season make this a breeding breakthrough and a choice addition to your shade garden.
Beautifully variegated leaves and long-blooming flowers brighten shaded gardens and summer containers. Superb ground cover beneath trees or shrubs, especially when combined with spring-flowering bulbs. Attractive at garden's edge or along walkways.
Bright flowers with a darker edge bloom over compact plants. These prolific bloomers are an excellent choice for annual beds, garden edges or decorative containers in the shady garden. Highlights the shaded garden, especially lovely in mixed containers or anywhere a splash of color is desired.
Slender silvery foliage adds an elegant touch to mixed plantings and containers. Lovely with cool colors or as a contrast to vibrant flowers. Clusters of yellow flowers in long-summer regions; rarely blooms elsewhere. Combines well with geranium, verbena and dwarf delphinium. Prefers well-drained soil.
Fantastic foliage for the shaded or woodland garden. Attractive accent to burgundy or silver-leaved plants and ruby or white flowers, which highlight the rich colors in the fern. New growth is lighter in color and contrasts nicely with older fronds.
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Panicles of fragrant flowers add color to the garden's edge or container garden. Lovely in the landscape or cut flower arrangement with lighter-textured plants, such as baby's breath or low-growing grasses. Average to alkaline (sweet) soil is best.
Slender, bright green leaves topped with tan flowers sway easily in the breeze, bringing texture and motion to your garden. Stunning combined with coneflower, yarrow, aster and sedum. Flower plumes are wonderful in dried arrangements.
Delightfully silky, cup-shaped flowers rise above delicately cut foliage. Provides vibrant color and delicate texture to the landscape. An excellent cut flower, either alone or mixed with other blooms. Also nice in containers or for naturalizing.
Well-branched, compact plants with large flowers. Great for adding a splash of early or late season color. Completely hardy, even under snow! Flowers well into June. Replant in late summer for the following spring.
Profuse flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Attractive cascading over stones, planted at garden's edge or along walkways. Striking companion to spring-blooming perennials and bulbs. Shear after blooming for best appearance. Shiny evergreen leaves.
This beautiful ivy adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. In warm climates, use as a ground cover, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls. Where not hardy, add to containers for porch, deck or indoor greenery. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.
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Beautiful fine-textured ornamental grass. Excellent in the perennial garden or as a ground cover. The cinnamon-colored foliage is outstanding planted with silver foliage plants, brightly colored flowers or variegated grasses.
Wonderful trailing foliage provides fabulous color contrast in the garden. Beautiful complement to both flowers and foliage, particularly yellow ones. Ideal as small-scale ground cover or cascading from planters or window boxes. Produces edible tubers (potatoes).
A profusion of miniature flowers in an array of vibrant colors bloom throughout the season. Attracts hummingbirds. Cascades beautifully from containers and window boxes, trails over stone walls, and is a wonderful edging for garden paths.
A profusion of vibrant flowers attracts butterflies. Excellent cut flower, outstanding in the perennial garden or wildflower planting, and especially attractive with daylilies, daisies, asters and grasses. Allow to reseed in the garden. Heat tolerant.
Large plumes on easy-to-grow plants. Wonderful contrast between bold foliage and feathery flowers. Well-suited for garden's edge or in combination plantings with sweet potato vine, spikes and trailing geranium. Unique addition to fresh or dried floral arrangements.
Valued for its heat and drought tolerance, this tropical perennial bears an abundance of charming flowers that makes a colorful display in landscape beds, combination pots or window boxes. Prefers moist, well-drained fertile soil.
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This exciting heuchera produces ruffled purple leaves and brilliant coral flowers. Makes a wonderful addition to the perennial border or rock garden. Delicate pink flower spikes complement the foliage and are lovely in cut flower arrangements.
Nonstop flowers in beautiful hues are offset by handsome, glossy foliage. Popularly used for adding lively color to containers and annual plantings. Particularly lovely in mixed containers and hanging baskets. Provide shelter from wind.
A wonderful, easy-to-grow fern. Newly unfolding fronds have a beautiful coppery-pink color, aging to deep green. Striking in shaded or woodland gardens, formal or informal. Attractive with hostas, epimedium and wild ginger. Good filler for bouquets.
Vibrant flowers complement bright foliage. A vigorously spreading ground cover for moist woodland soil, at water's edge, on banks, or cascading over walls. Best foliage color when plants receive morning sunlight. A beautiful foliage accent in containers.
Showy flower plumes and striking foliage are indispensable in the shaded or woodland garden. Excellent complement to bergenia, hosta, ferns or Japanese iris and especially attractive near water. A beautiful, long-lasting cut flower, fresh or dried.
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Graceful flower plumes and striking foliage are lovely in the summer landscape. Wonderful paired with bold, vibrant plants for contrast, or with complementary cool pastels and grays. Lovely in containers or mixed plantings. Excellent cut flower.
Large, bright blooms attract butterflies and complement bold, vibrant foliage. A tall-growing variety that is lovely at water's edge and a wonderful contrast to fine-textured water plants. Very handsome in container gardens or along walls. In northern climates, lift and store root rhizomes over winter.
Beautiful fine-textured foliage forms graceful flowing mounds. Lovely spilling over slopes and walls, in containers and at garden's edge. Cut back to 3-4" as new growth begins in spring. A good houseplant where not winter hardy.
A member of the purslane family, this beautiful mounded bright green foliage stands up to heat and drought. The reward for stress on this plant is even brighter chartreuse color. The endurance to adverse conditions makes it easy to grow in full sun in either gardens or containers.
Vibrant flowers complement bright green or yellow foliage. A vigorously spreading ground cover for moist woodland soil, at water's edge, on banks, or cascading over walls. Ideal for areas where its spreading nature will be an asset. Good in containers.
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Showy flower plumes in a range of lovely colors, outstanding in the shaded or woodland garden. Attractive planted with hosta, ferns or Japanese iris and especially attractive near water. A beautiful, long-lasting cut flower, fresh or dried.
Dark purple stems hold deep lavender flowers above dark green foliage. This eye-catching color combination is ideal in borders and mixed containers. Great for fall landscapes in warmer climates.
Large, elegant, fully double flowers bloom continuously all season. Plant in hanging baskets or decorative containers and allow the lovely blooms to cascade gently over the edges. Provide moist, well-drained soil and protect from wind.
Stunning golden foliage with a dark blue edge highlights the shaded garden. Attractive at garden's edge or in groupings with other shade-loving plants such as ferns, astilbes and blue-leaved hostas. Foliage and flowers are excellent for arrangements.
Large, abundant flowers contrast beautifully with the rich, compact foliage. Highlights the shaded garden and is especially lovely in mixed containers, hanging baskets, at garden's edge, or anywhere a splash of color is desired.
Attractive rounded leaves are borne on this trailing plant. Foliage contrasts with and highlights other plants, making this a superb addition to containers, hanging baskets and gardens. Combines well with geranium, verbena and dwarf delphinium. Prefers well-drained soil.
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Handsome, richly colored foliage bears lofty, dainty bells that are irresistible to hummingbirds. Creates a beautiful display in perennial or rock gardens, along walkways, or in cut flower bouquets. Mulch lightly in winter to protect shallow roots. Remove faded flowers for extended blooming.
A very popular cool-weather plant with colorful flowers. Compact plants with large flowers. Great for adding a splash of early or late season color. Completely hardy, even under snow! Flowers well into June. Replant in late summer for the following spring.
Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
Beautiful evergreen foliage adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. Ideal as a ground cover for both sunny and shaded sites, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls.
Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
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Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
A four-season perennial! Butterfly-attracting pink flowers mature to bronze-red and foliage is attractive. Allow seed heads to remain standing for winter interest. Outstanding in the garden or landscape planting. Beautiful with rudbeckia, coneflowers and asters.
Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
Graceful silvery foliage is stunning in the garden or landscape. Striking complement to large-leaved plants or combined with berrying shrubs and evergreens for winter effect. Coppery flower plumes are beautiful cut or dried. Clump forming.
Plant type:
flowering shrub
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Profuse, vibrant trumpets burst open with color, covering the handsome, trailing foliage of this excellent landscape plant. Whether rambling across the garden floor or gently tumbling over a container's edge, plentiful flowers abound on this uniform variety. Prefers well-drained soil.
Silvery foliage makes for an attractive contrast with standard green plants, also adding an interesting, tangled mat texture. Use in rock gardens, containers or as a dramatic accent. Drought tolerant.
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Profuse, fragrant flowers are a wonderful filler for flower gardens or bouquets. Lovely in planters, window boxes and hanging baskets. Remove faded flowers and keep containers well-watered to promote prolific, continuous flowering.
Profuse, delicate daisies in a variety of colors attract butterflies. Feathery, fragrant leaves complement the long-blooming flowers. A beautiful cut flower and a wonderful plant for garden's edge, containers or mixed planters. Not hardy; treat as an annual in northern climates.
Cascading sprays of tiny flowers cover mounded plants. Outstanding as an airy filler in combination plantings or mixed containers, and wonderful in hanging baskets, as a small-scale ground cover, or at garden's edge.
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Beautiful evergreen foliage adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. Ideal as a ground cover for both sunny and shaded sites, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls.
Aromatic foliage has a strong, sweet lemon scent. Excellent culinary herb used to flavor chicken, fish and pork, vegetable dishes, stuffings and makes a flavorful tea. Good in potpourri and sachets. An attractive garden plant with rosy lavender flowers.
A profusion of dainty flowers complements attractive yellow foliage that turns red in winter. Excellent as ground cover, in rock gardens, or at the base of azaleas or rhododendrons. Needs a moist, acidic, well-drained soil.
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An indispensable ornamental for the fall garden. Large, colorful rosettes of leaves resemble huge flowers. Great as an accent plant in the garden or add to seasonal combination pots with pansies and ceratostigma. Well-drained, lime-rich soil is best.
Beautiful evergreen foliage adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. Ideal as a ground cover for both sunny and shaded sites, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls.
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Large, bright blooms attract butterflies and complement bold, vibrant foliage. A medium-growing variety that is lovely at water's edge and a wonderful contrast to fine-textured water plants. Very handsome in container gardens or along walls. In northern climates, lift and store root rhizomes over winter.
A favorite from Grandma's garden. This popular annual features brightly colored flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. An outstanding cut flower. Frequent cutting for bouquets promotes reblooming.
Striking flowers attract butterflies and complement bold, colorful foliage. Fantastic in containers and planted in the garden. Lovely at water's edge and a wonderful contrast to fine-textured water plants. Can be grown as a house plant or lifted and stored from season to season where not winter hardy.
Exquisitely fragrant flowers attract butterflies and perfume the garden. Beautiful planted with perennials or annuals or in hanging baskets or other containers. Plants can grow quite large (4-6') in a cool greenhouse or where hardy.
Exceptional foliage accent with variegated or bronze leaves. Lovely trailing vine for hanging baskets or mixed planters indoors or out. Thrives in average home temperatures and outdoors in partial shade. White or pink flowers.
Stunning flowers and foliage for the herb or flower garden. Wonderfully aromatic leaves add a spicy flavor to sauces, salads and meat dishes, and give a lovely pink tint to white wine vinegar. Ideal for potpourri and dried arrangements.
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Heat, sun and shade tolerant, ﾑBlazin' Rose' has many uses in the landscape. Exceptionally colored foliage contrasts nicely with silver or green-leaved plants, and looks good on its own. Pinch tips to shape and control growth.
Easy to grow! Versatile! Loves hot and cool! Use in baskets, planters and beds. DragonWingBegonia.com
Exquisitely fragrant flowers attract butterflies and perfume the garden. Beautiful planted with perennials or annuals or in hanging baskets or other containers. Plants can grow quite large (4-6') in a cool greenhouse or where hardy.
Fabulous yellow-striped leaves are spectacular in the garden or mixed containers. Beautiful in combination with burgundy foliage plants or vibrant flowers. May be wintered as a houseplant where not hardy. Mature plants produce fragrant flower clusters.
Lovely spires of flowers are stunning in the garden or for summer bouquets. Beautiful with yarrow, baby's breath, purple coneflower or ornamental grasses. An ideal substitute for hollyhocks in a small garden. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming.
