Plants in family lamiaceae
Ajuga reptans 'Vanilla Chip'
Ajuga reptans 'Vanilla Chip' is a ground cover with small scalloped dark green leaves and a creamy border. It spreads via short rhizomes and produces blue-lavender flowers in late spring, making it a non-aggressive choice for moist sunny spots or light shade.
Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'
Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' is a creeping form of oregano with golden, fragrant foliage. It is suitable for use as a ground cover or in rock gardens, and its aromatic leaves can be used in cooking. This plant thrives in sunny locations and is a delightful addition to any garden, offering both visual appeal and culinary uses.
Scutellaria mellichampii 'Bluffton Blues'
Scutellaria mellichampii 'Bluffton Blues' is a native plant from the southeastern United States, forming 2-foot tall stems with tightly clumping growth. It blooms with lavender blue flowers from June until frost, making it a beautiful addition to gardens. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts insects, making it a valuable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Thymus camphoratus
Thymus camphoratus is a flowering plant in the mint family, endemic to southwest Portugal. This erect subshrub grows 6-12 inches tall and features ovate-triangular leaves with pink or purple flowers. It thrives in heathlands and xerophilic scrub on stabilized dunes, making it a fragrant and attractive groundcover.
Salvia greggii 'Orange Yucca Do'
Salvia greggii 'Orange Yucca Do' is a woody shrub that blooms for about six months, peaking in late summer to fall. It is sun-loving, drought-tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. This plant requires cutting back by half to two-thirds in late winter to maintain its shape.
Salvia leucantha 'Ferpink'
Salvia leucantha 'Ferpink' is a striking Mexican Salvia with a unique color combination of silver white calyces and pink flowers. This perennial can grow up to 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide in a single season, blooming from late September. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. Its flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden.
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 'Campbell Carpet'
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 'Campbell Carpet' is a native narrow-leaf mountain mint with minty fragranced foliage. It forms a superb groundcover, reaching 18 inches tall and spreading 7 feet wide in three years. The plant attracts pollinators with its lavender-white flowers and has attractive smoky purple seed heads that remain through winter.
Stachys byzantina 'Helen Von Stein'
Stachys byzantina 'Helen Von Stein' is a low-maintenance plant with large, fuzzy silver-green foliage. It grows to a height of 10 inches and spreads 18-24 inches. This drought-tolerant plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.
Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'
Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' is an evergreen groundcover with larger, darker purple leaves and flowers than its parent. It forms a dense mat of crinkled, glossy foliage and is topped with blue-purple flowers in late spring.
Salvia 'Indigo Spires'
Salvia 'Indigo Spires' is a hybrid salvia introduced in 1979, known for its upright 3-foot tall clump and arching spikes of dark blue-purple flowers. It blooms throughout the summer and until frost, providing a long-lasting floral display. This plant is a favorite among butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Salvia 'Indigo Spires' is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, thriving in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Salvia 'Rhapsody In Blue'
Salvia 'Rhapsody In Blue' is a compact deciduous plant with dark green leaves and 22-inch tall spikes of blue-purple flowers. It blooms from mid-April into June and prefers an open location with good air movement and soil drainage.
Salvia farinacea 'Augusta Duelberg'
Salvia farinacea 'Augusta Duelberg' is a hardy perennial known for its silvery-white flowers that bloom from May until frost. This plant grows up to 30 inches tall and 4 feet wide, thriving in full sun and various soil types. It is heat- and drought-tolerant, making it low maintenance and valuable for pollinators. Additionally, it is not typically eaten by deer or rabbits.
Glechoma hederacea 'Variegata'
Glechoma hederacea 'Variegata' is a variegated ground cover with round, greyish-green leaves edged in white. It produces tiny pale purple flowers in spring and is ideal for part sun to shade areas.
Salvia 'Grape Soda'
Salvia 'Grape Soda' is a tough perennial hybrid with narrow green leaves and a shrubby 2-foot height. It blooms in spring and fall with hundreds of clear purple flowers. This sun-loving plant is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.
Salvia sylvestris 'Caradonna'
Salvia sylvestris 'Caradonna' is a perennial plant known for its striking dark purple stems and vivid blue-violet flower spikes that bloom in midsummer. It forms a compact clump about 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide, making it a favorite among hummingbirds. The plant's felty green leaves add texture to gardens, and it is recognized for its drought tolerance and deer resistance. This salvia is also appreciated for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to cottage gardens and rock gardens alike.
Stachys coccinea 'Hot Spot Coral'
Stachys coccinea 'Hot Spot Coral' is a native plant of the southwestern US, known for its bright coral-red tubular flowers. It is adaptable to most soils and is a favorite of hummingbirds. This plant is hardier than expected and grows up to 18 inches tall.
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' is a compact form of Russian sage, reaching 2 feet tall. It blooms with dusty lavender-purple flowers in late summer and fall, thriving in bright sun and dry soils for best results.
Salvia sylvestris 'Schneehugel'
Salvia sylvestris 'Schneehugel' is a perennial plant with a mound of fuzzy, light green foliage and disease-resistant leaves. It produces 10-inch tall spikes of pure white flowers and thrives in bright sun and dry, well-drained soils. This plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Salvia koyamae
Salvia koyamae is a perennial native to Honshu, Japan, known for its soft yellow tubular flowers that bloom from late summer through fall. It forms a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump and prefers a shady woodland setting. This deer-resistant plant features hastate, hairy green leaves, adding a bold effect to gardens. Its lax habit creates a loose ground cover, making it ideal for naturalistic plantings. Salvia koyamae's unique foliage and late-season blooms make it a favorite among gardeners seeking to add interest to shaded areas.
Salvia 'Stampede Lavender'
Salvia 'Stampede Lavender' is a semi-evergreen plant with woody stems and lavender pink flowers. It blooms for about six months and is highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant requires pruning in late winter and thrives in well-drained soil.
Salvia 'Rockin Deep Purple'
Salvia 'Rockin Deep Purple' is a hybrid known for its vivid violet flowers with black calyx, blooming from June through September. This plant attracts bumblebees and can be cut to the ground during summer for maintenance. It is a striking addition to gardens, offering a splash of color and wildlife attraction.
Salvia rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'
Salvia rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue' is a fragrant herb with grayish-green needle-like leaves and a unique pyramidal form. Hardy to zone 7, this plant thrives in bright sunshine and well-draining soil. It is a non-toxic, edible herb that can grow up to 6 feet tall, making it a versatile addition to both indoor and outdoor gardens.
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Denim 'n Lace'
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Denim 'n Lace' is a compact cultivar with amethyst-blue flowers from early summer to fall. It has aromatic silvery-green foliage and sturdy stems resistant to wind and rain. This plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds and is adaptable across USDA zones 4 to 9.