Blue Creeping Mazus Big 4 The branching framework looks attractive

The branching framework looks attractive once leaves drop

Rugosa Rose is famously tolerant of challenging conditions

this shrub keeps reappearing with fresh blooms even as much of the garden has already moved on

Those flowers are not just ornamental

Petite Delight Bee Balm is the answer for gardeners who love monarda but don’t have room for a 3–4 foot plant

Blue Creeping Mazus Big 4 The branching framework looks attractiveA spring carpet of lilac blue flowers that hugs the ground Blue Creeping Mazus earns its spot by blooming low and generously, creating a soft carpet of lilac blue, snapdragon like flowers in spring. The blooms sit just above the tiny green leaves, so the whole planting looks like its been lightly painted with color, especially when used in drifts. Its a perfect choice for the front edge of beds, around small shrubs, or anywhere you want spring