Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen' (Japanese Spurge) is a shrubby, evergreen ground cover with extraordinarily shiny, slightly curled, oval leaves, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm). Growing via underground runners to form a dense carpet of rich foliage, 'Green Sheen' is a less aggressive spreader than species plants. Tiny white flower spikes appear in mid to late spring, but the real added value of this plant is its attractive foliage. Exceptional performance in deep shade or underneath mature shade trees where grass doesn't grow. 'Green Sheen' is more tolerant of hot climates.

•  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 gardens as a ground cover 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.

Aster subspicatus

This perennial grows in a cluster of erect leafy stems from creeping rhizomes. The leaves are toothed oblong to narrowly elliptic and reach lengths of 4 in (10 cm) near the bottom of the plant and smaller near the top. The rather lanky stems are either covered in short hairs or smooth and topped with bluish-purple flowers resembling miniature daisies, blooming mid-summer to mid-fall. Flowers create an abundance of feathery seeds, dispersed by wind, and will self-seed freely once established.

Ecology: typically a coastal species found in moist lowland habitats such as streambanks, seashores, salt and fresh marshes, ditches, meadows, and clearings at low elevations.

Scirpus microcarpus

Scirpus microcarpus is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family known by the common names panicled bulrush, small fruit bulrush, and barber pole bulrush. It is native to North America, where it can be found throughout the northern and western regions, from Alaska across Canada to the northeastern United States, in most of the central and western states, and  Baja California. It grows in many types of moist and wet habitats. It is a perennial herb growing from a long rhizome system. The erect, three-angled stems often exceed one meter tall. Sheathing leaves occur at the stem bases as well as higher up the stems. The inflorescence is a panicle of many clusters of spikelets and leaflike bracts on long, thin branches. The fruit is a pale, smooth achene less than 2 millimeters long

Rosa Bonica® (Floribunda Rose)

osa Bonica® (Floribunda Rose) is an irresistible variety of shrub rose which produces generous sprays of semi-double, shell-pink flowers nicely complimented by the dark, glossy foliage. Bushy and sturdy, this spreading small shrub is a repeat bloomer that is highly reliable and almost disease free. Very light fragrance.

• Its noteworthy qualities have earned it many awards including the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society and the All-America Rose Award. Named World's Favorite Rose in 1997!
• Blooming in flushes from late spring until frost, it remains attractive throughout, with its flowers replaced by a wonderful display of bright red hips that will last long into the winter.
• Growing up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and spreading 4-5 ft wide (120-150 cm), it makes a good flowering hedge. As a climber, it may reach up to 13 ft. height (400 cm). Spectacular when combined with the cool blue colors of salvia, nepeta or lavender.
• Best grown in full sun or partial shade, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates some shade.

Carex elata 'Aurea' (Bowles' Golden Sedge)

Bowles' Golden Sedge, Carex Stricta 'Aurea', Carex elata 'Bowles' Golden', Carex Acuta 'Aurea', Carex Flava 'Aurea', Japanese Sedge Grass, Variegated Tufted Sedge

One of the most striking golden Sedge, award-winning Carex elata 'Aurea' or Bowles' Golden Sedge is a very distinctive ornamental grass with shimmering yellow blades and with fine green edges that curl gracefully towards the ground, delicately softening any landscape. Valuable for its stunning appeal, this highly decorative grass is one of the most beautiful ornamental grasses for the garden, where it provides a lovely contrast with other plants, mulch or gravel.

• Forming attractive upright tufts of evergreen, slender, hairlike, iridescent foliage that shimmers in slight breezes, it mixes beautifully with almost any flowering bulbs or perennial plants to create spectacular and elegantly mobile combinations.
• This is a graceful accent plant for rain gardens, bog gardens, beds and borders near ponds and streams where its foliage can be reflected for double the pleasure. Excellent choice to brighten shady areas. Does well in containers too where it adds wonderful character and texture to your plant combinations.
• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society (1993)
• Growing easily in a dense fountain-like clump about 12-18 in. tall (30-45 cm) and 24-36 in. wide (60-90 cm), it enjoys full sun or part shade and thrives in moist, acid, fertile soils. It will even grow in shallow water 2-3 in. deep (5-7 cm).
• Deer and wet soil tolerant, it requires very little care and provides almost all year around interest.

Physocarpus capitatus (Pacific Ninebark)

Pacific Ninebark

Fast-growing, Physocarpus capitatus (Pacific Ninebark) is a dense deciduous shrub with an exquisite vase shape and incredibly decorative exfoliating bark. Profuse white flowers, with five petals and many red-tipped stamens, appear in dense, rounded clusters, 3-5 in. wide (7-12 cm), in late spring to mid summer. They give way to drooping clusters of glossy red pods which turn brown and then splits open to release their seeds. Rich in nectar, the blossoms attract plenty of beneficial insects. The flowers contrast beautifully with the interesting maple-like foliage of green lobed leaves, which warms up to intense red to subtle rose-brown in the fall. Hidden by the foliage during the growing season, the bark is revealed in all its splendor later in the season, peeling in long irregular strips to display layers of reddish to light brown inner bark, providing winter interest. Providing good shelter and nesting sites for birds and small mammals, Pacific Ninebark is a splendid screening and hedge plant. Its extensive root system is also useful for retaining soil on slopes.

• Grows up to 5-10 ft. tall and wide (150-300 cm).
• A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soils. Can become drought tolerant.
• Perfect as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Great for mixed shrub borders, hedges and screens or banks and slopes.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for powdery mildew. Deer resistant.
• May be cut back in winter to rejuvenate and encourage vigorous leaf production in spring.
• Propagate by seed or stem cuttings. 2-3 months stratification may improve germination.
• Prune as required immediately after bloom
• Native to western North America from southern Alaska east to Montana and Utah, and south to central California.