Plants in family lamiaceae
Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'
Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' is a perennial ground cover known for its large clusters of purple flowers and silver foliage edged in green. It blooms in very early spring and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Once established, 'Purple Dragon' is drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of garden settings, including shade and sun. Its striking foliage and vibrant flowers make it a popular choice for adding color to garden borders and ground cover areas.
Salvia glabrescens 'Autumn Enchanter'
Salvia glabrescens 'Autumn Enchanter' is a vigorous plant from Japan, forming a 30-inch tall clump with large pink flowers featuring a violet lip. It prefers shade to sun and is generally avoided by deer and rabbits. This plant is known for its wide range of soil tolerance and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Lavandula 'Primavera'
Lavandula 'Primavera' is a fragrant plant with purple flower spikes, known for its heat tolerance and resistance to deer and rabbits. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, thriving in full sun and arid conditions. Its narrow, gray-green leaves add fine texture to gardens, and it reblooms when deadheaded, making it a delightful addition to sunny landscapes.
Salvia spathacea
Salvia spathacea, a member of the Mint family, features fruity-scented, fuchsia flowers that bloom from winter to summer. It is drought-resistant and attracts pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.
Salvia leucantha 'Midnight'
Salvia leucantha 'Midnight' is a late summer- and fall-blooming perennial with dark velvety-purple florets. It attracts hummingbirds and is drought-tolerant, making it a vibrant addition to sunny gardens.
Salvia greggii 'Radio Red'
Salvia greggii 'Radio Red' is a vibrant plant with bright red tubular flowers and aromatic apple-green foliage. Blooming from spring to fall, it attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. This heat and humidity-tolerant plant grows 18-24 inches tall and wide, preferring full sun and well-drained soil.
Agastache 'Tango'
Agastache 'Tango' is a cold-hardy plant with aromatic foliage that emits a minty licorice scent. It grows to 14 inches in height and spreads 14-16 inches in width, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees with its long tubular flowers. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it suitable for rock gardens and planters.
Stachys palaestina
Stachys palaestina, commonly known as lamb's ear, is a low-growing perennial with extremely hairy, silvery grey leaves. It serves as a silvery groundcover and produces stalks of light lavender flowers in summer. This plant is rabbit-resistant and thrives in sunny garden areas, adding texture and color to landscapes.
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Dark Star'
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Dark Star' is a sun-loving perennial known for its dark purple foliage with a scalloped edge. It is durable and easy to grow, thriving best in temperatures above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant requires good soil drainage and is perennial in USDA zones 10-11.
Westringia fruticosa 'Wynyabbie Gem'
Westringia fruticosa 'Wynyabbie Gem' is an evergreen plant with whirled leaves and showy blueish purple flowers. It blooms prolifically and attracts pollinators, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. This plant thrives in a variety of conditions and provides a long blooming season, adding color and interest to landscapes.
Salvia puberula 'El Butano'
Salvia puberula 'El Butano' is a perennial plant collected from Nuevo Leon, Mexico, known for its velvety green leaves and 4-foot tall upright stalks. It produces deep magenta-pink flowers starting in late October and has shown no winter losses in Zone 7b. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding vibrant color to fall gardens.
Salvia 'Anthony Parker'
Salvia 'Anthony Parker' is a hybrid plant known for its dark purple flower spikes that attract hummingbirds. It grows to a height of 3 feet and spreads up to 8 feet, making it a substantial addition to gardens. This salvia blooms from late September until frost, providing late-season color. It is deer-resistant and thrives in sunny locations, making it ideal for cottage gardens and borders. The plant's vibrant flowers and robust growth make it a favorite among gardeners seeking to attract pollinators.
Salvia glabrescens 'Shi Ho'
Salvia glabrescens 'Shi Ho' is a shade-tolerant plant with dark purple flowers and dark green hastate leaves. It forms an 18-inch tall and wide clump and blooms in October. This plant prefers moist, rich soils and is avoided by deer and rabbits, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' is a robust ground cover plant with short spikes of blue flowers and bronzy-red, aromatic leaves. It thrives in USDA zones 4 to 8 and is semi-evergreen in warmer climates. This plant is tolerant of foot traffic and deer-resistant, making it an excellent choice for areas with high activity. 'Catlin's Giant' prefers moist, well-drained soil and can adapt to various sun and soil conditions, providing a lush, flowering carpet that attracts pollinators.
Salvia sylvestris 'Blueberry Beret'
Salvia sylvestris 'Blueberry Beret' is a compact dwarf form of Salvia, reaching about 15 inches in height and 18 inches in width. It is known for its vibrant blue flowers that peak in April and May, with occasional reblooms in summer. This plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is resistant to deer and rabbits. It thrives in full sun and is drought tolerant, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Comanthosphace japonica
Comanthosphace japonica, a Japanese shrub mint, forms a 3-foot tall and wide mass of upright stems with golden yellow leaves. The foliage may fade in warm summer nights, but cutting back encourages a brighter reflush. In October and November, it is topped with yellow bottlebrush-like flowers, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Scutellaria ocmulgee
Scutellaria ocmulgee is a rare plant native to Georgia, forming a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump. It is covered with fuzzy grey-green leaves and produces large flower heads with hundreds of blue flowers in early June. This plant is drought-tolerant and well-suited for sunny garden spots, offering a unique and colorful display.
Salvia glechomifolia
Salvia glechomifolia is a creeping perennial from Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its blue-violet flowers on 12-inch stems. It forms a groundcover mat and can survive temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant is ideal for sunny to partially shaded areas and attracts butterflies while being resistant to deer.
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Kingswood Torch'
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Kingswood Torch' is a tender perennial known for its striking flaming magenta foliage with hints of orange and burgundy. It thrives in temperatures above 55 degrees Fahrenheit and requires well-drained soil. This plant is frost-sensitive and best suited for USDA zones 10-11, where it can be grown as a perennial. Its vibrant colors make it a standout in any garden, adding a bold splash of color to landscapes.
Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'
Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip' is a perennial groundcover known for its chocolate-colored foliage and purple-blue flowers. It spreads to form mats and is semi-evergreen in warm climates, tolerating foot traffic. This plant thrives in USDA zones 4 to 9 and prefers well-drained soil in both sunny and shaded locations.
Plectranthus verticillatus
Plectranthus verticillatus is a trailing plant with purple-tinted leaves underneath, known for its inconspicuous tubular blooms. It can grow up to 24 inches tall and wide, making it suitable for hanging baskets or as a ground cover. This plant thrives in high humidity and light conditions, making it a popular choice for indoor settings. Its pet-safe nature and air-purifying qualities add to its appeal as a houseplant.
Origanum vulgare 'Compactum Nanum'
Origanum vulgare 'Compactum Nanum' is a fragrant groundcover known for its aromatic foliage. It is a perennial that attracts butterflies and is rabbit resistant. This plant thrives in sunny locations and is well-suited for rain gardens.
Monarda 'Electric Neon Purple'
Monarda 'Electric Neon Purple' is a vibrant hybrid bee balm with rich purple flowers that bloom in mid-May. It forms clumps about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with sweetly-scented foliage. This plant attracts bees and is a favorite among gardeners for its striking color and fragrance.
Thymus praecox ssp. britannicus
Thymus praecox ssp. britannicus, also known as creeping thyme, is a low-growing plant with hairy leaves and stems, often used as groundcover. Its grey, woolly foliage makes it suitable for rock gardens and well-drained soils. This ornamental plant is adaptable to cold climates and is valued for its ability to attract butterflies.
Ajuga tenorei 'Cordial Canary'
Ajuga tenorei 'Cordial Canary' is a bright golden bugleweed forming a 3-inch tall mound with narrow golden leaves. It produces blue-lavender flowers in spring and thrives in morning sun to part sun with slightly moist soils. This plant's vibrant foliage and compact size make it an excellent choice for groundcover.
Agastache 'Pink Pearl'
Agastache 'Pink Pearl' is a fragrant perennial that matures to 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide. It produces dense spikes of tubular pink flowers starting in mid-May, with a second bloom in October if cut back. This plant requires a well-drained sunny spot and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Salvia greggii 'Dark Dancer'
Salvia greggii 'Dark Dancer' is a woody shrub with narrow green foliage and large raspberry-colored flowers. It blooms heavily in spring and fall, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant is deer-resistant and thrives in well-drained soil.
Origanum 'Kent Beauty'
Origanum 'Kent Beauty' is a hybrid ornamental oregano with glaucous green leaves and pendulous pink flower heads. It grows to about 10 inches tall and is often used in summer containers for its decorative appeal.