Bergenia, Early Brilliance Magenta, Pigsqueak, Container Size: 4.5″
The blooms on this variety are stunning magenta, made even more striking as they appear above darkened winter foliage. Foliage turns green as the seasons turn and temperatures warm. Prettiest when planted in multiples or when used in containers.
Sagina subulata, Irish Moss Ground Cover, Container Size: 4x 2.63×1.72×2.75″
If you are on the search for a grass substitute for the fairy garden, Sagina subulata is a great option. It also works well on walkways and between stepping stones. It features bright green moss-like foliage that forms a dense, cushy mat.
Phlox divaricata, Blue Moon, Woodland Phlox, Container Size: 3.5″
Well-suited to the woodland garden or wildflower patch, this native cultivar is fragrant and attractive. In spring, it blooms with blue flowers that are hard to find, especially in shade-tolerant plants.
Phlox divaricata, Blue Moon, Woodland Phlox, Container Size: 3.5″
Well-suited to the woodland garden or wildflower patch, this native cultivar is fragrant and attractive. In spring, it blooms with blue flowers that are hard to find, especially in shade-tolerant plants.
Ficus pumila, Quercifolia minima, Tiny Oak Leaf Fig
Don’t be fooled: This is a Ficus, not an Oak, despite its tiny oak-like leaves. This petite climbing vine can be used as a slow-growing groundcover as part of a miniature garden or fairy garden display.
Pilea peperomioides, Chinese Money Plant, Container Size: 3″ (2.6×3.5″)
The Chinese Money Plant is a great plant for the beginner. Thus, it is also often referred to as the Sharing Plant. It features bright green, round, shiny leaves. It looks especially attractive against white walls, making it an ideal houseplant for those with a minimalist design aesthetic.
Callisia Repens Gold Bolivian Jew, Container Size: 3″ (2.6×3.5″)
It is ideal for hanging baskets and containers, as it will trail elegantly down the side of a bookshelf or desk. In warm areas, it can be planted as a dense, mat-like perennial ground cover. Container Size: 3″ (2.6×3.5″).
Plectranthus Ernstii Caudex, Bonsai Mint, Caudex, Container Size: 3″ (2.6×3.5″)
Small, fuzzy, spice-scented green leaves top the stems. Use: bonsai trees, houseplants, trees. Container Size: 3″ (2.6×3.5″). Care: For best results, provide bright indirect light. Allow its soil to dry out before watering, and water slightly less during the winter dormancy period.
Rosmarinus prostratus, Trailing, Rosemary, Container Size: 3.5″
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’, Trailing Rosemary is a hardy, trailing herb which grows fast and evergreen across the rock garden or on a wall. It works well in an herb garden or as a ground cover.
Lavandula angustifolia, Goodwin Creek, Herb Lavender, Container Size: 3.5″
It grows upward in finely-toothed flower stems topped with very noticeable purple spikes of flowers. It is attractive as can be, and of course, its classic fragrance never disappoints. It loves the sun, so pinpoint an area in your garden (such as a border, container, or raised bed) that receives lots of light.