Perennial (S)

Perennial: Drought and coast tolerant. The best variegated Silene to date! Semi-evergreen with 1" fluffy, white carnation-like flowers in late spring & summer. Mat or draping habit - good for rock gardens, walls, pots & hanging baskets. Attracts butterflies. Size: 2-4" x 8-12". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3-9. (aka Maiden's Tears).

Perennial: Drought and coast tolerant. The best variegated Silene to date! Semi-evergreen with 1" fluffy, white carnation-like flowers in late spring & summer. Mat or draping habit - good for rock gardens, walls, pots & hanging baskets. Attracts butterflies. Size: 2-4" x 8-12". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3-9. (aka Maiden's Tears).

Perennial: Drought and coast tolerant. The best variegated Silene to date! Semi-evergreen with 1" fluffy, white carnation-like flowers in late spring & summer. Mat or draping habit - good for rock gardens, walls, pots & hanging baskets. Attracts butterflies. Size: 2-4" x 8-12". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3-9. (aka Maiden's Tears).

Perennial: Drought & coast tolerant. Semi-evergreen. Good rock garden, border, ground cover, container & edging plant. Trailing stems form a light green mat. Native to Europe & NW Africa. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: white. Size: 6-8" x 8"+. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3. (aka Maiden's Tears).

Perennial tuber: Drought tolerant. Native to S. America. Forms a spreading mound of soft fuzzy grey-green lvs that reach about 1' high w/1-2' high stems that are topped w/large, elegant, 6" tubular wht flowers blushed w/pk. Great for rock gardens or containers. Sweetly fragrant. Loved by hummers. Multiplies where happy. Prefers good drainage. Blm time: spring-summer. Ht.: 1-2'. Spreading. Exp.: full sun/light shade. Water: mod./dry. Z7.

Perennial tuber: Drought tolerant. Native to S. America. Forms a spreading mound of soft fuzzy grey-green lvs that reach about 1' high w/1-2' high stems that are topped w/large, elegant, 6" tubular wht flowers blushed w/pk. Great for rock gardens or containers. Sweetly fragrant. Loved by hummers. Multiplies where happy. Prefers good drainage. Blm time: spring-summer. Ht.: 1-2'. Spreading. Exp.: full sun/light shade. Water: mod./dry. Z7.

Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Semi-evergreen plant with iris-like foliage forming small tufts. Small but vigorous growth habit. Good for borders and rock gardens. Blooms in summer with star-shaped mauve blooms with yellow centers. Height: 12". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

Perennial: Deer resistant. Fairly drought tolerant. Semi-evergreen/evergreen. Nice border plant. The cream-striped grayish green leaves carry spikes of flowers. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: purple-striped, straw yellow. Height: 18-30 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moist/dry. USDA z8-10.

Perennial: Drought & coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border, edging and ground cover plant. More rot resistant than many in this group. Distinct veining in leaves. Leaves longer & broader than the species. Blooms sparingly. Attracts butterflies. Height: 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Perennial: Drought & coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border, edging and ground cover plant. More rot resistant than many in this group. Distinct veining in leaves. Leaves longer & broader than the species. Blooms sparingly. Attracts butterflies. Height: 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Perennial: Tolerates drought, coastal conditions, deer and rabbits. Good border, edging, container, and ground cover plant. Forms a dense carpet of wooly greenish-silver leaves that produces upright spikes of small pinkish-purple blooms. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. A new variety that stays compact. Height: 2-5 inches. Width: 12-15 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. PPAF

Perennial: Tolerates drought, coastal conditions, deer and rabbits. Good border, edging, container, and ground cover plant. Forms a dense carpet of wooly greenish-silver leaves that produces upright spikes of small pinkish-purple blooms. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. A new variety that stays compact. Height: 2-5 inches. Width: 12-15 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. PPAF

Perennial: Drought and coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border, edging and ground cover plant. Does well under high branching oaks. Attracts bees and butterflies. Nice yellowish wooly foliage. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: pinkish purple. Height: 1.5-2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Perennial: Drought and coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border, edging and ground cover plant. Does well under high branching oaks. Seldomly flowers. Height: 1-1.5 feet. Width: 2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Perennial: Evergreen. Low maintenance & easy to grow. Native to the SouthEastern United States. Deer resistant. Heat tolerant & can handle short periods of drought. This pick from Peachie Saxton blooms much longer than others. Large, showy lavender-blue blooms spring-fall. Good cut flower, border, & rock garden plant. Attracts butterflies & bees. Ht: 12-20 in. Width: 18-24 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: Prolific, large white flowers contrast nicely with the dark green foliage. Adaptable in a wide range of climate conditions. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Bloom time: spring-fall. Grow in sun to shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Height: 3-6". Width: 10-18". USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: Prolific, large white flowers contrast nicely with the dark green foliage. Adaptable in a wide range of climate conditions. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Bloom time: spring-fall. Grow in sun to shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Height: 3-6". Width: 10-18". USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth with a semi-trailing habit and extra-large flowers gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. A great sub for white alyssum. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Size: 4-6" x 12-24". Bloom color: white. USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. A great sub for alyssum. Boasts epic-sized blooms. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: bright blue. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Height: 4-8". Spread: 10-12". USDA Z9. PPAF

Perennial herb or Subshrub: Heat tolerant. It is covered with white star-shaped flowers with gold eyes along the stems from spring to fall. This series blooms earlier and has larger flowers than others. It is a great sub for white alyssum. Good for containers, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Branching, semi-trailing growth habit. Height: 8-12 in. Width: 8-12 in. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth with a semi-trailing habit and extra-large lavender-blue flowers gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Size: 4-6" x 12-24". USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth with a semi-trailing habit and extra-large lavender-blue flowers gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Size: 4-6" x 12-24". USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth with a semi-trailing habit and extra-large lavender-blue flowers gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Size: 4-6" x 12-24". USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth with a semi-trailing habit and extra-large flowers gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. A great sub for white alyssum. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Size: 4-6" x 12-24". USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth with a semi-trailing habit and extra-large flowers gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. A great sub for white alyssum. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Size: 4-6" x 12-24". USDA Z9.