Carex stricta

General:
Perennial, tufted herb from long, creeping rhizomes; stems triangular, with rough edges, 30-120 cm tall, equalling the leaves.

Leaves:
Sheaths tight, and short; blades flat, well distributed along the stem, 3-7 mm wide, the lower ones slightly reduced.

Flowers:
Spikes 3 to 10, the terminal 1 to 3 short-stalked, with male flowers, the lower spikes 2 to 7, with mostly female flowers and often several male flowers at the tops, with long stalks, 3-14 cm long, spreading or drooping; bracts subtending the spikes leaflike, sheath less, the lower ones longer than the inflorescence, the upper ones reduced.

Fruits:
Perigynia egg-shaped, 2-3.6 mm long, 1.3-2.3 mm wide, brownish-green, 3-angled, the angles rounded, smooth to somewhat wrinkled, marginally 2-nerved, entire or minutely bidentate; female scales egg-shaped, shorter or longer than the perigynia, often shortly awn-tipped, brownish-red, with lighter 3-nerved centers and translucent margins, often whitish at the tips; stigmas 2; achenes lens-shaped, granular, 1.1-1.5 mm long.

Iris Kaempferi

Bearded Irises have thick surface rhizomes, giving rise to fans of sword-shaped, usually broad green leaves, and simple or branched flower stems. Most bear multiple flowers per stem. The flowers have well-developed standards and fall, with a prominent “beard” of white or colored hairs in the center of each fall petal. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizer. Keep mulches away from leaves and rhizomes. Taller cultivars may require staking. Water moderately during growth periods; keep dry while dormant. Tall bearded irises grow to 27 inches and produce flowers, 4 to 8 inches across, in midseason. The cultivar ‘Goldbound’ has double white flowers with yellow veins from summer until the first frost.

Carex caryophyllea 'The Beatles'

caryophyllea is a member of the Sedge family (Cyperaceae) is as widespread as the grass family, but are especially common in wet or moist habitats in temperate and subarctic zones. The stems of sedges are solidly filled with pith, and do not have nodes. They are triangular in cross section. The leaves are arraged in three rows, with sheaths usually fused around the stem. Leaf blades of sedges are usually grass-like; with evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage. Sedges are wind-pollinated, with flower-heads almost always in spikelets. ‘The Beatles’ has narrow, deep green leaves, forming a slow-spreading mop. Evergreen in milder climates.

Hosta 'June'

Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today's gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.

Imperata cylindrica (Cogon Grass)

Imperata cylindrical commonly known as cogongrass or kunai grass is a species of perennial rhizomatous grass native to tropical and subtropical Asia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Australia, Africa, and southern Europe. It has also been introduced to Latin America, the Caribbean, and the southeastern United States. It is a highly flammable pyrophyte and can spread rapidly by colonizing disturbed areas and encouraging more frequent wildfires.

It grows from 0.6 to 3 m (2 to 10 feet) tall. The leaves are about 2 cm wide near the base of the plant and narrow to a sharp point at the top; the margins are finely toothed and are embedded with sharp silica crystals. The main vein is a lighter colour than the rest of the leaf and tends to be nearer to one side of the leaf. The upper surface is hairy near the base of the plant while the underside is usually hairless.

Cogongrass has an extensive rhizome network, the biomass of which accounts for 60% of the total biomass of the plant. They can penetrate up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft) deep, but 0.4 m (1.3 ft) is typical in sandy soil.

Mahonia aquifolium

Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon Grape Holly) is a striking evergreen shrub with multi-season interest. In spring, racemes of cheerful, bright golden-yellow flowers appear just above the leaves. Lightly fragrant, they attract pollinators before giving way to clusters of dark blue-purple, edible berries in late summer. Resembling small grapes, they attract birds and wildlife. They may be eaten fresh off the plant and make excellent jellies. The lustrous evergreen foliage of holly-like, leathery leaves, emerges bronze-red in spring, matures to glossy dark green by summer before turning deep burgundy in fall. This small ornamental shrub is the State Flower of Oregon.

• This broadleaf evergreen shrub has an upright to spreading habit and grows slowly, up to 3-6 ft. tall (90-180 cm) and 2-5 ft. wide (60-150 cm). Oregon Grape spreads by suckers to form colonies. Remove these suckers as they appear if you do not want this plant to naturalize.
• A part shade to full shade lover, this plant is easily grown in organically rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soils. Prefers part shade and doesn't tolerate full sun. Protect your Oregon Grape from drying winds. Better fruit production if grown in groups
• Deer resistant
• No serious pest or disease issues. May be occasionally affected by rust and leaf spots, aphids, scale and whiteflies.
• Perfect when massed in shady borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, shade gardens. 
• Propagate by seeds, stem cuttings, or division of multi-stemmed parent plants.
• Native to Pacific Northwest from British Columbia to northern California