What's On

There isn't much in bloom by way of herbaceous perennials this time of year. Most Perennials are just greening up and gearing up to bloom when warmer temperatures strike. There are however a few great low growing perennials in bloom mid-spring; which seems fitting as they serve as fantastic back drops to the fervently blooming bulbs.

Aubrietia or "Rockcress" is a mid-spring blooming perennial that ranges in color from magenta pink, violet purple to deep purple. This plant grows to about 6" high and will spread. Rockcress is often used in rock gardens for it's "cascading nature".

Brunnera macrophylla with it's spotted leaves and appropriate pastel blue flowers are a sweet addition to the spring garden, working well with the yellow and orange hues of daffodils. Quickly grows 12" in height.

Arabis - also referred to as "Rockcress" is extremely similar to Aurbrietia. A big difference in the case of Arabis is the white variety, but when faced with a pink Arabis I often second guess myself. Same growth habit as the Aurbrietia, 6" tall and loves to pour itself over walls.

Heather or Erica darlyensis is a fantastic low growing shrub-like perennial. Unlike these other plants, Heather will maintain an interesting texture in the garden, giving it purpose outside of it's bloom time, in this designer's humble opinion that is.
The silvery foliage and "spiky" texture lend well to a garden year round.

What plants are you noticing in bloom?