Iberis sempervirens

Iberis sempervirens (Evergreen Candytuft) is an enchanting low, sprawling, woody-based perennial that will charm your garden in mid to late spring. Among the purest garden whites with its abundant clusters of 4-petaled white flowers, enhanced by delicate yellow dots on each petal, the blossoms stand out starkly against the foliage of narrow, dark green leaves.

• Grows in bushy mounds up to 6-12 inches tall (15-30 cm) and spreads 12-18 inches (30-45 cm). Evergreen in warm winter areas, its lovely foliage may defoliate in colder winter areas.
• Prefers full sun locations and enjoys average, well-drained soils. Part shade is tolerated but will flower less. Good drainage is essential. This plant is drought tolerant once established. Tolerates poor soils but intolerant of wet and poorly-drained soils
• Evergreen Candytuft is a remarkable edging plant for borders, paths, or walkways. It is also particularly attractive in rock gardens or cascading over the edge of raised beds and can be used as a ground cover in small areas. A great addition to cottage gardens, coastal gardens, or containers.
• No serious disease issues. Keep an eye out for slugs, snails, and caterpillars. Deer and rabbit resistant, but pollinator friendly.
• Cut back by 1/3 after flowering to promote new growth and maintain a dense habit. Cover with evergreen boughs in cold winter areas (Hardiness zones 3 or 4) to minimize desiccation over winter.
• Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
• Native to southern Europe.

Iris douglasiana (Douglas Iris)

Iris douglasiana (Douglas Iris) is a slowly spreading rhizomatous evergreen perennial forming clumps of sword-shaped, arching, dark green leaves. Branched stems rise from the clumps in spring, each of them boasting usually blue flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), although the flowers can be variable in color, ranging from pale cream to yellow to reddish purple. Very handsome in and out of bloom, Douglas Iris truly enjoys meadow settings. Perfect for tucking into rock gardens or to edge woodland borders. Native to coastal areas from Santa Barbara into Oregon, Douglas Iris adds color to shady garden spots. Growing in full sun along the immediate coast, it is also found growing in the light shade of open woods and forest edges.

• Grows up to 1-2 ft. tall (30-60 cm) and 2-4 ft. wide (60-120 cm). Will self-sow and form large clumps.
• Performs best in full sun to part shade in heavy soils with organic matter. Water every 2-4 weeks in summer if not planted next to a creek or in a naturally wet area. More drought tolerant near the coast as a result of the cooler temperatures and fog.
• Increase by seed (early fall) or rhizome divisions (late fall or early spring).
• Deer resistant.
• All parts may cause discomfort if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
• Native from the coastal regions of Northern and Central California and southern Oregon.

Adiantum pedatum

Adiantum pedatum (Northern Maidenhair Fern) is a deciduous perennial fern with handsome, black shiny stems and graceful, bright green fronds spreading horizontally in a circular pattern. Arising from a creeping rootstock, the fronds are divided into two blades each with 2 – 9 leaflets (pinnae) arranged in a horse-shoe or semi-circle. In early spring, the emerging fiddleheads are burgundy to pink. Northern Maidenhair Fern spreads slowly by creeping rhizomes to form large colonies. It is a great addition to shade gardens with rich moist soils.

• Grows up to 12-30 in. tall (30-75 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm). 
• A part to full shade lover, it is best grown in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Keep the plant moist throughout the growing season as it does not tolerate drying out.
• Great choice for shady beds, borders, cottage gardens, rain gardens, woodlands, and containers.
• Virtually pest and disease free.
• Propagate by spores.

Ilex Crenata

This holly resembles boxwood, but its growth habit is lower and more spreading. Leaves are dark green, glossy, small, ovate to elliptic, with slightly scalloped edges. Berries are small and black, though sometimes white or yellow. Needs rich, moist, slightly acidic soil, good drainage, and thick mulch. Will not tolerate drought. Male cultivar. Retains good winter color.

Iris 'June Krauss' (Bearded Iris)

Iris 'June Krausse' is an incredibly beautiful Tall Bearded Iris with elegantly ruffled and laced flowers in the most luminous shade of seashell pink. The blooms are adorned with bright salmon pink beards, which draw the eyes. They rise gracefully up to 36 inches high (90 cm) atop lovely sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest to the landscape after flowering is over. A late bloomer, 'June Krausse' will close the iris show after other iris varieties are just a memory.

• Easy to grow, it is deer and rabbit resistant, and quite drought-tolerant once established.
• Won the Honorable Mention (2011) of the American Iris Society.
• A profuse bloomer, it will bring its glorious and glamorous blooms in late spring or early summer over a long blooming period. Please note that bloom times depend very much on the weather.
• Performs best in full sun in humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade, but best flowering and disease resistance occur in full sun. Good soil drainage is essential to prevent rot issues.
• Grows from creeping rhizomes which store food produced by the sword-shaped, semi-evergreen leaves and form large clumps over time
• A welcomed addition to herbaceous borders, sunny courtyards, or urban gardens where the sword-like foliage and vibrant color will combine harmoniously with the stones and angular hardscaping. Roses also provide a lovely backdrop for this tall variety.
• The best time to plant bearded irises is July through September. Container-grown iris can be planted in the spring.
• All parts may cause discomfort if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Bergenia cordifolia (Heartleaf Bergenia)

Heartleaf Bergenia, Heart-Leaf Bergenia

Native to Siberia, Bergenia cordifolia (Heartleaf Bergenia) is a clump-forming evergreen perennial noted for its incredible hardiness and vigor. Borne on thick red stems in early spring, erect clusters of deep-pink flowers rise above a rosette of leathery, shiny, heart-shaped leaves. Deep green in summer, the large leaves, 12 in. long (30 cm), turn purplish-bronze in winter, providing year round interest. The attractive foliage is often used in floral arrangements. Low maintenance, Bergenia cordifolia is primarily grown as a ground cover and looks stunning in mass plantings.

• Grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm).
• Easily grown in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils in sun or part shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including poor soils, but dislikes hot, dry conditions. Heavy shade tolerant too!
• Undemanding and virtually disease-free, this Bergenia is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, banks and slopes, cottage gardens, rock gardens or city gardens.
• Deer and rabbit resistant.
• Remove faded flower spikes
• Propagate by division or root rhizomes sections in fall or spring