Plants in family lamiaceae
Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermans Pride'
Lamium galeobdolon 'Herman's Pride' is a dwarf groundcover with medium green leaves featuring silver veining. It grows 8 inches tall and 14 inches wide, producing yellow flowers in spring. This plant is suitable for slightly moist woodland gardens and is resistant to rabbits, making it a practical choice for shaded areas.
Thymus 'Highland Cream'
Thymus 'Highland Cream' is an evergreen herb with medium green foliage and variegated yellow margins. It blooms with soft pink clusters in summer and has a citrusy-lemon scent. This low-growing ground cover is drought tolerant once established and is deer and rabbit resistant, thriving in full sun and partial shade.
Salvia guaranitica 'Rhythm And Blues'
Salvia guaranitica 'Rhythm And Blues' forms a dense 3-foot tall clump with dark green leaves and dark blue-purple flowers from early July to frost. It thrives in full sun to bright shade and grows in wet to fairly dry soils. This plant is favored by hummingbirds and is avoided by deer and rabbits.
Lavandula dentata
Lavandula dentata, commonly known as French Lavender, is an evergreen shrub with highly fragrant, gray-green foliage. It forms a mound about 2-3 feet tall and wide, adorned with purple flower spikes. The flowers are versatile, used fresh or dried in culinary and cosmetic applications. This plant thrives in sunny locations and is a staple in Mediterranean-style gardens.
Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Manners'
Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Manners' is a clump-forming plant with long spikes of pink flowers that remain in position when twisted. It has strong-stemmed foliage and prefers moist soil, thriving in full sun to partial shade. This plant is also deer resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Phlomis cashmeriana
Phlomis cashmeriana is a small perennial with 1-foot long, spade-shaped leaves that are felty green with silvery undersides. It produces 20-inch flower stalks adorned with mauvy pink verticillasters in early May. This plant requires well-drained soil, good air movement, and plenty of light to thrive. It is known for attracting butterflies and is drought-tolerant, making it a resilient addition to gardens.
Ajuga reptans 'Gray Lady'
Ajuga reptans 'Gray Lady' is a tough, slow-growing plant with smaller than normal olive gray foliage. It produces blue flower stalks in spring and is well-suited for dry shade areas. This plant is ideal for groundcover and is resistant to rabbits, making it a reliable choice for low-maintenance gardens.
Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten'
Known as Berggarten Sage, this plant features bright green to downy gray leaves. It is a type of sage with a distinctive appearance and is used both ornamentally and culinarily.
Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'
Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' is a large catmint with light green foliage and hundreds of small blue lavender flowers. It forms a vigorous clump and benefits from adequate irrigation and pruning. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is a robust addition to sunny gardens.
Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'
Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' is a compact plant known for its deep purple flower spikes and lance-shaped light green leaves. This plant blooms from summer to fall and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to gardens. It is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny locations. The plant's sterile flowers require regular deadheading for continuous blooms, and it should be divided every 3-5 years to maintain its vigor. Its vibrant flowers and ease of care make it a popular choice for gardeners.
Salvia farinacea 'Victoria'
Salvia farinacea 'Victoria' is a half-hardy perennial with dark blue flowers on compact plants. It blooms all summer and is hardy for three years, making it a reliable choice for adding color to gardens. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Origanum vulgare 'Variegata'
Origanum vulgare 'Variegata' is a unique marjoram with striking green and gold variegated leaves, ideal for use as groundcover. It thrives in sunny locations and is well-suited for rock gardens or perennial borders. This perennial is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance addition to any garden. It can also be used in rain gardens and is tolerant of a wide range of climates, from zones 3 to 10. The plant's aromatic foliage adds a sensory element to garden spaces.
Salvia microphylla 'La Trinidad Pink'
Salvia microphylla 'La Trinidad Pink' is a woody shrub known for its red-violet flowers that bloom in spring and fall. This plant forms a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump and is appreciated for its drought tolerance and ability to attract hummingbirds and pollinators. 'La Trinidad Pink' thrives in sunny locations and can tolerate wet spells with proper drainage. Its long blooming period and vibrant flowers make it a favorite among gardeners looking to add color and wildlife interest to their landscapes.
Agastache cana
Agastache cana, also known as the Hummingbird Mint, is a large-growing hyssop native to New Mexico and western Texas. It features tubular pink flowers with a mint bubblegum fragrance, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, withstanding cold temperatures down to -20°F.
Salvia guaranitica 'Argentina Skies'
Salvia guaranitica 'Argentina Skies' is a vigorous plant with tubular sky-blue flowers that attract hummingbirds. It thrives in full sun to bright shade and grows in wet to average moisture soils. This plant blooms from spring to frost and is avoided by deer and rabbits, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Salvia jamensis 'La Tarda'
Salvia jamensis 'La Tarda' is a hybrid of Salvia greggii and Salvia microphylla, known for its peachy rose pink flowers that bloom from early spring to early summer and again in the fall. This woody shrub forms a 3-foot wide clump and grows up to 2 feet tall, thriving in sunny locations. It is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators, making it a lively addition to gardens. With six months of bloom, this plant offers long-lasting color and interest.
Salvia sylvestris 'Rose Queen'
Salvia sylvestris 'Rose Queen' is a captivating perennial with pinkish lavender flowers that make a stunning display in spring. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to deer and rabbits, thriving in sunny to part sun conditions.
Lavandula stoechas 'Bandera Deep Purple'
Lavandula stoechas 'Bandera Deep Purple' is a compact, fragrant perennial known for its deep purple blooms and gray-green foliage. It attracts pollinators and is deer resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens in USDA zones 7-9. This lavender variety blooms from late spring to summer and requires full sun and minimal water once established, making it ideal for sunny, dry landscapes.
Salvia 'Jeans Jewel'
Salvia 'Jeans Jewel' is a Salvia guaranitica hybrid known for its 5-foot tall stalks and byzantine violet flowers. The plant has a refined growth habit and produces flowers for months. It is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, making it a great addition to sunny gardens.
Salvia 'Christine Yeo'
Salvia 'Christine Yeo' is a hybrid sage known for its durable clump-forming habit and vibrant purple-violet flowers. This woody shrub grows to about 15 inches tall and 3 feet wide, blooming from late spring into fall. It thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. Its aromatic leaves and long blooming period attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, adding life and color to sunny garden spaces.
Clinopodium nepeta ssp. nepeta
Clinopodium nepeta ssp. nepeta is a perennial plant with tiny round green leaves and pale blue flowers. The leaves have a peppermint scent, and the plant attracts native bees. It requires full sun and excellent drainage, making it suitable for rocky slopes.
Salvia 'Rose Marvel'
Salvia 'Rose Marvel' is a compact plant with large flower spikes and bright rose-pink petals. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is both heat and cold-tolerant. Growing to a height and width of 10-12 inches, it features aromatic gray-green foliage and is xeric and waterwise, making it a resilient choice for gardens. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.