Pachysandra terminalis

Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese Spurge) is a shrubby, evergreen ground cover which spreads via underground runners to form a dense carpet of rich, dark green foliage. Tiny white flower spikes appear in early spring, but the added value of this plant is its attractive foliage. 

• Japanese Spurge' is a creeping perennial forming a mat up to 4 in. tall (10 cm) and 8 in. wide (20 cm). Spreads rapidly to form large colonies.
• A part shade to full shade lover, it is best grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. This plant is not fussy about soils and tolerates a wide range of conditions. Soils shouldn't be allowed to dry out. Clay soil, dry , soil and drought tolerant! Highly tolerant of urban pollution too.
• Perfect for the shade garden, as groundcover or underplanting shrubs. Great for banks and slopes, erosion control, and woodland gardens.
• A hardy, low-maintenance and forgiving perennial, it is also deer and rabbit resistant. 
• Virtually pest-free and disease free. May be attacked by slugs and snails.
• Propagate by division in spring. Take softwood cuttings in early summer.
• Pachysandra terminalis species is native to Japan. It is considered an exotic invasive in some U.S. states.

Carex amphibola

Carex amphibole, known as gray sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It was first formally named in 1855. Carex amphibole is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex amphibole is commonly confused with Carex grisea, which has somewhat greener perigynia with more rounded tips, versus the gray-green coloring and angular tips of C. amphibole perigynia. The perigynia of C. amphibole are somewhat more clustered and spreading at maturity, while those of C. grisea are strongly ascending.

Carex amphibole grows in mesic deciduous forests, often in loamy areas near streams.

Hebe pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii'

Hebe pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii' is a splendid, low-growing, evergreen shrub forming a dense mat of tiny, gray-green leaves. The leaves, crowded on the stems, give the plant a different texture from most other evergreen shrubs. In summer, short spikes of white flowers adorned with blue anthers appear above the foliage. The compact and tidy nature of this shrub makes it a valuable edging plant or ground cover.

• Typically grows up to 2 ft. tall (60 cm) and 3 ft. wide (90 cm).
• Thrives in full sun or part shade in moist, well-drained soils. Prefers moderately alkaline to neutral soils.
• Very versatile, this plant is perfect for banks and slopes, as a groundcover, or in containers. Well suited to coastal gardens.
• Rarely affected by pests or diseases, it requires little maintenance. Keep an eye out for aphids and downy mildew.
• Needs little pruning. Prune lightly removing unsightly shoots as required in mid to late spring. This shrub blooms in summer and late fall on the previous or current year's growth.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.

Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'

Echinacea, commonly called Coneflower, has been cultivated as a hardy and showy perennial since the 1700s, both in North America and Europe. Truly an American plant, native to the central and eastern part of the country, it was used by the early Native Americans to cure wounds and infections. A great prairie flower, its bright and large blossoms made a successful transition to the backyard. Traditionally purple, with ray flowers that droop downward off the central cone, Coneflowers today enjoy a rich variety of colors and flower shapes with ray florets held horizontally, single, or even doubled, giving them the look of Chrysanthemum. Easily grown from seed, they thrive on neglect.

• Grows up to 24-36 in. tall (60-90 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm).
• Thrives in full sun on average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant to drought, heat, and humidity.
• Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens, or cottage gardens.
• Excellent as cut flowers. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, but deer resistant.
• Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms.
• Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.

Pinus mugo 'Mops'

Pinus mugo 'Mops' is a dwarf evergreen conifer forming a dense, rounded cushion, adorned with slender, silvery-blue needles most of the year, except in winter when the foliage acquires a golden cast. Slow-growing, 3-5 in. per year (7-12 cm), this Dwarf Mountain Pine is a terrific for foundation plantings, rock gardens and small gardens.

• Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Grows up to 4 ft. tall and wide (120 cm) at maturity.
• Performs best in full sun in well-drained soils. Mugo pine is not fussy about soils and grows in acidic, alkaline, loamy, moist, sandy, or clay soils as long as they are well drained. It is also drought-tolerant.
• Perfect for coastal gardens and rock gardens.
• Watch for aphids, adelgids, sawflies, and pine shoot moths. Easy to grow, easy to care for, and rarely browsed by deer.
• No pruning required.
• Native to C Europe, Balkan Peninsula.