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Hosta - Big Daddy
The pale lavender flowers come on in July, however, Hosta’s are not known for their flowers. A great choice for any beginner gardener. The Hosta Big Daddy, Hosta 'Big Daddy', is a large selection that has huge, frosty blue leaves that are cupped and heavily quilted. Hosta Big Daddy needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot and has good slug resistance. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Big Daddy is no exception. ... more
Ajuga - Metal. Crispa Crispa’, Ajuga pyramidalis, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of cobalt blue flowers. Crispa’ has very tight, crisp-leafed crinkled purple foliage, almost prune-like, with a green-brown shine. The flowers appear in early spring on 8” spikes with a plant spread of 12-24”. (The foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun. Crispas are best grown in a rocky area or with other smaller plants (so that it does not get overwhelmed), under trees or in poor soils. Crispa’ can be aggressive so don't place it near lawns without proper edging to prevent spread, or in borders where spreading is not desired. |
