Teucrium x lucidrys
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Perennials
TEUCRIUMMediterranean natives with aromatic foliage and whorls of little flowers. These are tough plants that endure poor, rocky soils; they can’t stand wet or poorly drained soils but will tolerate regular watering where drainage is good.
To 1 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide, with many upright, woody-based stems densely clothed in toothed, dark green, 3/4-in.-long leaves. Red-purple or white summer flowers in loose spikes (white-flowered form is looser). Attracts bees. Use as edging, foreground, low clipped hedge, or small-scale ground cover.
Miscanthus sinensis
Native to Japan, Korea, China. Variable in size and foliage. Blooms in late summer or fall. Flowers ar...
Sempervivum tectorum
Gray-green, 2–5-in.-wide rosettes spread quickly to form clumps to 2 ft. or wider. Leaves have r...
Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene'
White flowers with deep red eye. Long bloom season; sets little or no seed.
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