Rollins Woodland Backyard
Hardy bog perennial presents a flashy show of brilliant color against handsome sword-shaped foliage. Wonderful vertical presence is great contrast for Ligularia. Perfect for pond edges. Extremely vigorous. Should be planted in containers to control growth. Herbaceous perennial. Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
Trevi Fountain Lungwort Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain' Plant Profuse clusters of showy cobalt-blue spring flowers and silver-spotted leaves add showy color to shady borders. A very useful groundcover under shrubs and along pathways. Works well to create a lush underplanting to hostas and ferns. An herbaceous perennial. Light Needs Full to partial shade Water Needs Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
Western Sword Fern Polystichum munitum One of the most robust and reliable, this hardy native male fern offers superb texture with glossy, leathery, toothed, dark green foliage. Vigorous evergreen clumps are formed by many long fronds; up to four feet long in cool, shady sites. Keeps up appearances even in warm, arid climates, though plants will be more compact. Light Needs Full shade to partial sun Water Needs Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
Cardinal flower, also likes wet soil.
I love wild geranium.
I know bee balm can handle wet soil. Might be good for the side yard along with milkweed.
Woodland sedum. Tom loves succulents, but maybe we can just do these in pots later on.
I’ve been thinking that it might be nice to have a second, taller birdbath outside one of the kitchen windows. If we put it in front of the windows closet to the deck, maybe we could add a gentle bubbler.
Birdbath and landscape lights.
Birdbath
Beautiful pathway and steps.
Is that an oak leaf hydrangea with lavender down in front? The large shrub in the back right is a large variety of oak leaf hydrangea - maybe 'Alice.' I have small ones and one large oak leaf Hyd. in your design.
Again, beautiful layered look. I love the large leaves of the Spotty Dotty and the Bears Breach.
YEP.
Hardy begonia
A narrow version of this would be fine as a path on the side yard. OK! I will add that in.
Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum 'Inov 86' Plant Patent #21,839 This exciting, new, compact honeysuckle blooms from spring through summer with vibrant flowers that exude a wonderful fragrance. Resists mildew and tolerates heat, drought, and humidity better than other varieties. Climbs a fence, lamp post, arbor, or trellis with minimal support. Evergreen in mild winter climates. Light Needs Partial to full sun Water Needs Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Athyrium filix-femina - Lady Fern Wetland, bog fern
Ice Dance Japanese Sedge Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' A lush mound of slender, bright green leaves with strong creamy white margins that will brighten woodland gardens, water gardens and shady borders. Spreads gently by underground stems (rhizomes) to create a dense mat of foliage. An easy growing, non-invasive groundcover. Semi-evergreen. Light Needs Partial shade to partial sun Water Needs Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
Jack Frost Brunnera Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' Plant Patent Brilliant silver leaves with contrasting green veins are distinctive and eye-catching in shaded beds and woodland gardens. Clusters of tiny blue flowers provide additional color in the spring. Use en masse to create a shimmering groundcover or use individually as a garden accent. An herbaceous perennial. Light Needs Full shade to filtered sun Water Needs Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
Solomon's Seal Polygonatum multiflorum Elegant and delicate perennial with arching stems and light green foliage. During spring bloom, pairs of fragrant, creamy white, bell-shaped flowers bloom along the stems. Combines well with ferns and Hostas. Great choice for shady borders or woodland gardens as well as among trees and shrubs. Light Needs Full to partial shade Water Needs Needs well drained, yet consistently moist soil.
Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin' Sku #9317 2 Reviews An exceptional U.S. National Arboretum introduction. Enjoy a profusion of robust flower clusters that open white and age to pink, remaining upright even after heavy rain. Dark green, deeply lobed oak-like foliage turns brilliant mahogany in fall. Compact and well-suited for smaller landscapes, in groups, or as a hedge. Deciduous. Light Needs Partial shade to partial sun Water Needs Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
Madison Star Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Madison' Sku #1273 4 Reviews A more cold-tolerant form of the popular climbing or spreading star jasmine. Lustrous green leaves highlighted by clusters of incredibly fragrant creamy white flowers reminiscent of orange blossoms. Performs well in mixed borders, or as a clipped or informal groundcover. Beautiful evergreen for trellis, arbor or fence if given support. Light Needs Full shade to full sun Water Needs Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Rheinland Astilbe Astilbe x arendsii 'Rheinland' Beautiful bloom clusters to provide lovely summer color in shady areas of the landscape. The tall, feathery, clear pink blooms rise above the mound of lush green foliage, adding a light, airy quality. Ideal for creating a graceful border, or a dynamic mass planting. Thrives in dappled or full shade. An herbaceous perennial. Light Needs Full to partial shade Water Needs Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
Camellia sasanqua ‘Setsugekka’ AUTUMN CAMELLIA Outstanding Qualities This elegant fall blooming camellia has large pristine white semi-double flowers with golden centers of bright stamens. The flowers are borne a few at a time from early autumn to the end of December. The glossy, dark evergreen foliage covers lax flowing branches that are easy to train as an espalier or on to a trellis. The flowers have an exquisite and unusual fragrance with earthy undertones. Quick Facts Plant Type: upright shrub Foliage Type: evergreen Plant Height: 10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 meters) Plant Width/Spread: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 meters) Plant Height-Mature: 0 ft. 0 in. (0.00 meters) Plant Width-Mature: 0 ft. 0 in. (0.00 meters) Hardiness: USDA Zones 7 to 10 Flower Color: white Sun/Light Exposure: full sun - but avoid hot afternoon sun! - or light to open shade Water Requirements: regular watering Seasonal Interest: autumn flowers Wildlife Associations: bees
Sarcococca confusa SWEETBOX Outstanding Qualities This shrub has so many outstanding qualities, almost every garden should have one! First, there is its superb winter fragrance, that floats on the breeze in January and February. This intoxicating perfume of sweet vanilla, which is never cloying, comes from the tiny white flowers hidden among its evergreen leaves. The foliage is glossy and dark green, with a little twist to each leaf that adds texture to the shrub. Sweet box thrives in shade, where its leaf color is deepest green. It tolerates dry conditions once it is established, making it a good choice for under eaves and in dark, dry locations. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun or the leaves will scorch. If Sarcococca confusa is happy, its seedlings will germinate beneath-transplant them or give them to friends. Sweet box also makes a lovely, low hedge
Astilbe thunbergii Ostrich Plume Perennial Spireastilbe Ostrich Plume makes a statement with its stunning pink weeping panicles on arching stems. Lush, deeply cut dark green foliage is attractive for the entire season. Young foliage may be tinged with bronze. Airy plumes in summer move with the slightest breeze. Astilbe are mainstays of shade and woodland gardens. They combine well with other moisture loving plants like Brunnera, Ligularia, Lobelia and Hosta. Details Type: Perennials Height: Medium 30" Spacing: Plant 18" apart Bloom Time: Early Summer Sun-Shade: Half Sun / Half Shade to Full Shade Zones: 4-8 Find Your Zone Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Acidic Flower: Pink Accent: Pink Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep Features to Note Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant Attracts Hummingbirds Rabbit Resistant Shade Tolerant Wet Site Tolerant Winter Interest
Japanese Painted Fern Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' Beautiful mounds of dramatic foliage that will be a standout in the shade garden. Luminescent blue-green fronds with dark central ribs fade to silver at the edges. The short stature and spreading form is excellent for use as foreground foliage and ideal for containers. Selected as the 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. An herbaceous perennial. Light Needs Full to partial shade Water Needs Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
Swamp milkweed loves wet soil and sun. Not sure if it’s native or not, but some sort of milkweed would be important for attracting monarch butterflies. I did follow the sun on the side yard today. Direct sun hit around 12:30pm and became indirect around 3-3:30pm. OK, THANKS. Milkweed needs more sun than that, but I am using other plants for butterflies and bees.
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