Plants in family lamiaceae
Thymus serpyllum
Thymus serpyllum, or creeping thyme, is an aromatic groundcover with rosy red flowers. It is drought and deer resistant, cold-hardy, and tolerates foot traffic. This plant is ideal for full sun and well-drained soil, making it a popular choice for fire-wise landscapes.
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Lime Time'
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Lime Time' is known for its lime-colored leaves that brighten shady spots and provide striking contrast in sunny areas. It has an upright habit, reaching 24 to 40 inches tall and 18 to 30 inches wide, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' is a groundcover with tricolor leaves, featuring light green edges with a pinkish-purple overcast. It forms a moderately spreading mat and produces 4-inch spikes of blue-lavender flowers in late April.
Pogostemon helferi 'Downoi Red'
Pogostemon helferi 'Downoi Red' is an aquatic plant native to Thailand, known for its elongated leaves with frilled edges and pink to red veins. It thrives in aquariums with hard water, high light, and CO2 injection, making it a popular choice for aquascaping. This plant can grow both emersed and submerged, requiring high humidity for emersed growth. Regular trimming helps maintain its compact form, and it is sensitive to sudden environmental changes. Pogostemon helferi 'Downoi Red' is a slow-growing plant that adds vibrant color and texture to aquatic setups.
Salvia guaranitica 'Omaha'
Salvia guaranitica 'Omaha' is a striking perennial known for its variegated leaves and large, dark blue flowers that bloom from spring to frost. This plant can reach up to 6 feet in height and thrives in full sun to bright shade, preferring wet to average moisture soils. It is particularly attractive to hummingbirds while being resistant to deer and rabbits. After frost, it should be cut back to the ground to encourage new growth.
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Dipt In Wine'
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Dipt In Wine' is a tender perennial with large burgundy red leaves featuring lighter veins and bright gold at the base. It thrives in sun and requires good soil drainage, making it a vibrant addition to gardens in zones 10-11.
Salvia 'Waverly'
Salvia 'Waverly' is a perennial with a growth habit similar to S. leucantha, featuring fuzzy white flowers with purple specks. It blooms from late spring through fall, attracting butterflies and adding color to gardens.
Lavandula stoechas 'Winter Bee'
Lavandula stoechas 'Winter Bee' is a compact lavender variety forming a mound of grey-green foliage with dark purple, bee-shaped flower heads. It blooms early in April and is known for attracting butterflies. This plant thrives in full sun and is both rabbit-resistant and drought-tolerant, making it a hardy choice for sunny gardens.
Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet'
Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet' is a deciduous shrub known for its narrow leaves edged in yellow, which mature to a creamy white. It grows to about 6 feet tall and wide within five years. In September, it produces clusters of white fruit, adding visual interest to the garden. This plant is easy to grow in both moist and dry soils, making it a versatile choice for various garden conditions. Its unique foliage and fruit make it a standout in any landscape.
Origanum 'Herrenhausen'
Origanum 'Herrenhausen' is a creeping oregano variety known for its red-violet flowers, making it suitable for rock walls and garden borders. This plant is attractive to butterflies and thrives in full sun, adding a splash of color to sunny areas. Its ability to resist rabbits and its suitability for rain gardens make it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Lamium maculatum 'Shell Pink'
Lamium maculatum 'Shell Pink' is a charming groundcover plant with heart-shaped green leaves featuring a central silver streak. In early spring, it produces an abundance of shell pink flowers, making it an attractive addition to woodland gardens. This plant is well-suited for dry shade and can thrive in a range of light conditions from part sun to full shade. It is also resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Native to Europe and Asia, it is a versatile perennial that can be used in various garden settings.
Ajuga tenorei 'Toffee Chip'
Ajuga tenorei 'Toffee Chip' is a sport from Ajuga 'Valfredda', featuring tiny green leaves with a creamy yellow border. It is not aggressive and is suitable for miniature train settings or small rock gardens. In June, it produces 3-inch tall flower spikes of tiny purple flowers, adding a touch of color to the landscape.
Westringia fruticosa 'Blue Gem'
Westringia fruticosa 'Blue Gem' is an evergreen shrub with whirled leaves and showy blueish-purple flowers. It blooms prolifically, attracting pollinators throughout its long blooming season. This plant is well-suited for low-water landscapes and adds vibrant color to gardens with its striking flowers.
Rostrinucula dependens
Rostrinucula dependens is a die-back shrub native to China, growing up to 4-6 feet tall. It features long pendent flower racemes with tiny pink flowers that bloom from late summer to mid-October. The floral display travels down the spike, creating a unique visual effect. This plant thrives in sunny locations and is ideal for cottage gardens, offering a late-season burst of color.
Scutellaria multiglandulosa 'Laurens'
Scutellaria multiglandulosa 'Laurens' is a native perennial to the southeastern US, thriving in sandy, open forests. It forms a clump about 10 inches tall and 20 inches wide, with thin, dark purple stems and small, light blue flowers that bloom in May and June. This plant prefers a half day of sun and well-drained soil, making it suitable for rock gardens and cottage gardens. Its drought tolerance and rabbit resistance add to its appeal for low-maintenance landscapes.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Avignon Early Blue'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Avignon Early Blue' is a hardy lavender with deep violet-blue flowers. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees, and is resistant to deer and rabbits. This aromatic herb thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Plectranthus neochilus 'Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy'
Plectranthus neochilus 'Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy' is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in sunny areas with well-draining soil. It requires little watering and can endure drought periods between waterings. This plant is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance, light-loving addition to their garden.
Lamium orvala 'Silva'
Lamium orvala 'Silva' is a perennial plant with heavily textured, spade-shaped leaves featuring a silver band down the center. It produces clusters of bright pink, snapdragon-like flowers at each leaf axil, making it a striking addition to woodland gardens. This plant is deer-resistant and thrives in shaded areas.
Salvia farinacea 'Blue Bedder'
Salvia farinacea 'Blue Bedder' is a perennial with upright blue flowers that bloom from early spring to summer. It is low maintenance and drought tolerant, thriving in full sun and adaptable to various soil types. This plant attracts bees and pollinators and is not usually eaten by deer or rabbits, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenaway'
Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenaway' is a striking plant with dramatic foliage featuring concentric bands of color, including a narrow silver streak and wide olive-green and gold edges. In spring, it produces lavender flowers reminiscent of mini-snapdragons, adding a splash of color to shaded areas.
Salvia microphylla 'Wild Watermelon'
Salvia microphylla 'Wild Watermelon' is a hardy, vigorous shrub with gigantic pink flowers that bloom in spring and fall. It is a sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant that attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. This salvia blooms for about six months and requires cutting back in late winter.
Vitex agnus-castus
Vitex agnus-castus is a winter-hardy tree with true-blue flower spikes and aromatic leaves. It attracts pollinators and butterflies and is drought-tolerant, making it a versatile choice for various climates.
Lamium maculatum 'Orchid Frost'
Lamium maculatum 'Orchid Frost' is a ground cover plant introduced by Michael Bovio in 1999, known for its improved vigor and heat- and disease-tolerance. It features bright silver leaves with a narrow green border and soft violet-pink flowers that bloom starting in late April. This plant is ideal for covering large areas in moist, shaded environments.
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is a perennial plant known for its striking blue-purple blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This aromatic plant features gray-green foliage and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires full sun and well-drained soil. Regular deadheading is necessary for continuous blooms, making it a vibrant addition to sunny garden spots.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Silver Mist'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Silver Mist' is a perennial celebrated for its intensely fragrant purple-lavender flowers and striking silvery foliage. This plant is a favorite among honeybees and butterflies, providing a rich nectar source. It is a long-blooming variety that is both cold hardy and heat tolerant, thriving in poor, well-drained soils. Deer and rabbit resistant, it requires full sun and good air circulation to flourish. This drought-tolerant lavender is perfect for waterwise gardens and benefits from pruning after flowering and in early spring.
Ajuga tenorei 'Princess Nadia'
Ajuga tenorei 'Princess Nadia' is a compact groundcover forming a tight clump just 3 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Its foliage emerges lavender with a pink edge, maturing to green with a white edge, and is complemented by short, dense spikes of blue flowers in early spring. This plant is heat, humidity, and summer rainfall tolerant, making it a resilient choice for gardens. It does not spread by seed, maintaining its tidy appearance.