Elfin Thyme is a low growing 1-2” tall perennial with a dense mounding habit. It is drought and heat tolerant and also deer and rabbit resistant. This plant can be used for substitute grassy lawns and handles foot traffic well. Works great for fairy gardens since it stays small. May also be used for cooking, but with its small size, it is hard to harvest.
ECHINOPSIS EASTER BARREL CACTUS SHOWY CACTUS THAT HAS A MASSIVE DISPLAY OF SHOWY, LAVENDER-PINK FLOWERS. SUITABLE FOR INDOORS, CONTAINER PLANTING AND ROCK GARDENS. REQUIRES SANDY, WELL DRAINED SOIL FOR BEST GROWING. FULL SUN HEAT AND DROUGHT TOLERANT. 6"H X 10"W. ZONES 9-11. LITTLE TO NO PRUNING OR FERTILIZER. VERY LITTLE WATER NEEDED.
Gold Strike Carex has a narrow leaf that arches upward and out giving a lush look to the foliage. Sports evergreen blades with dark green margins. Thrives in moist, well-drained soils and makes a statement when densely planted together. Grows 15-20” high with a spread of 2’ wide. Hardy to Zone 6.
Vigorous, evergreen, self-clinging or trailing, this vine with its 3-5 lobed leaves may be used as a house plant or hanging basket. Planting outside requires part sun to dapple shade and it prefers well-drained soil. This ivy will help with soil erosion. Fertilize with a multi-purpose fertilizer. Hardy in Zones 5-10.
Sago Palm needs to be grown in full sun, but can adapt to outdoor shade if they receive bright light or just a few hours of morning or afternoon sun. Although this palm can grow in most weather conditions it does best in hot conditions. Sago palms need well drained soil and need to be planted above the soil line to keep their roots from being soggy. Fun Fact: Sago is related to the Conifer and Ginko tree