Pineapple Express is a cross between a manfreda and agave. This hybrid has dark spiky leaves with burgundy spots. The more sun this plant receives the burgundy spots will become more showy. With leaves 1" wide and tightly packed, it gives it a look of the top of a pineapple. Growing only 9-10" tall with a 16-18" spread, this plant will work on any patio or in a garden. This Managave can freeze, so it does best in a pot.
This is a showy evergreen groundcover with its light green foliage and white edging. Makes a great replacement in shade are part shade where turf grass has a hard time thriving. New growth has a pink tint, flowers in pink followed by red berries. Does best in shade to part shade in Zones 7-10.
This blue mist spirea variety has the deepest blue color of them all. Its tidy upright growth habit and profusion of flower spikes is a great performer in any landscape. Use as a hedge or a group planting in front of low retaining walls. This plant will grow in every light condition except full shade. Can reach heights of 48" with the same spread but can be trimmed to control its size. Drought, deer, and rabbit resistant, it will attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.
Easily grown in average to medium well drained soil, in full sun or part shade. This low growing plant will grow into an attractive mat like ground cover. With its shiny bronze green leaves and blue flowers this plant will add interest to any garden or flower bed. Deer and rabbit resistant, and low maintenance. This ajuga will work well in any landscape.
Growing Cyclamen in your garden can be easy under the right conditions. Suited for shade or light shade in well drained soil. Mix with hardy perennials for a great fall/ winter garden. Only reaching a height of 8", plant near a shaded outdoor living area so they can be easily seen and enjoyed. Cyclamen also make a great container planting on decks and patios, with their bright colored flowers they will brighten up in garden or patio.