This native cultivar of our common juniper is one of the toughest and most low maintenance evergreens you’ll find. (Find even more alternatives to boxwood here.) This ball-shaped evergreen shrub grows 1-2’ tall and wide, so it fits well in the middle layer of a foundation bed with shorter flowers planted in front and taller flowering shrubs like ‘Limelight’ panicle hydrangea planted in back. If boxwood blight is an issue in your area, Tater Tot makes an excellent evergreen substitute.
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It’s easy to grow in full sun to part sun, handles sandy or well-drained clay soil, and needs little to no pruning to keep its tidy shape. If low growing evergreens are what you need for under your front windowsills or a hedge bordering your entryway, consider this dwarf globe arborvitae. Globe Arborvitae Tater Tot ® Thuja occidentalis
This perennial thrives in full sun to part sun in zones 4-8 and requires no special treatment to thrive.ĥ. You’re likely to find pollinating bees and butterflies enjoying it on sunny days. In mid to late summer, rosy purple, 2” globe-shaped flowers stand like lollipops on 15-20” tall stems above the low growing foliage. It has all the same traits except the non-spreading, mounded foliage is more distinctly blue-green instead of the emerald green of ‘Millenium’. ‘Serendipity’ was discovered as a “sport” of ‘Millenium’. Perennial in zones 3-9.Įver since Allium ‘Millenium’ was showcased by the Perennial Plant Association as the Perennial Plant of the Year in 2018, this class of ornamental onions has skyrocketed in popularity. Since hostas return reliably every year, you can count on them to fill the beds up near your home with no fuss, no muss color and texture. If you are growing a short row of annual flowers like Double Up ™ begonias at the very front of your foundation bed, ‘Wheee!’ can be planted right behind them. ‘Wheee!’ is a distinctive, medium-sized, variegated hosta that grows 11-18” tall and matures to 28-30” across. They come in many sizes, from the giant ‘Empress Wu’ hosta to miniature varieties like ‘Mini Skirt’ and every other size in between. If your foundation is shaded for part or much of the day, hostas are an easy solution. ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ grows 12-14” tall ‘Cat’s Meow’ grows 17-20” tall. Both varieties named here are excellent choices, with size being the primary difference. Cut it back once after its first round of blooms and it will reward you with even more flowers throughout the summer. Even if the soil tends to be a bit dry up near your home's foundation, this plant will thrive in the poor soil and reflected heat from your brick or siding. Like sedum, catmint thrives in full sun and no extra fertilizer is needed. It looks like a blue cloud hugging the ground and it’s often grown in such large numbers because it is so carefree. If you take a drive around town in late spring, you may notice this perennial planted in large drifts. Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ and ‘Cat’s Meow’ Nepeta Bonus: Light pink flowers which pollinators adore completely cover the succulent green foliage in late summer. Too much love makes sedum’s stems weaker, so just plant it and forget it. It will look its best if you grow it in full sun and drier soil with no extra fertilizer needed. That makes it a perfect choice for growing along the edge of your foundation bed in front of taller roses or evergreens. It forms a perfect dome-shaped mound that hugs the ground, reaching just 10-12” in tall in full bloom. It’s hard to imagine an easier perennial to grow than this little cutie. Stonecrop Rock 'N Round ™ 'Pure Joy' Sedum *Tip: These ten plants are organized from shortest to tallest to help you organize your foundation planting from front to back.ġ. Let’s take a closer look at each of these low maintenance plants for your foundation garden bed. All of them thrive in average garden soil provided that it is well-drained and won’t mind if you miss a day or two of watering. We’ve selected ten easy to grow perennials and shrubs that you can plant next to your house and count on to always be in tip top shape. Some people have plenty of time to tinker around in their garden until their heart’s content, but if that doesn’t describe you, you are going to find this list super handy.
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