What is the best ground cover plant for full sun?
Phlox stolonifera is a favorite for part sun/part shade and phlox subulata is a total winner for full sun, dry locations. Both are evergreen and dense anough that there are few weeds. An occasional haircut is all that’s needed. The good competing non-native ground covers for sun are some Alchemilla, Hemerocallis, Bergenia, Liriope, Stachys byzantina ‘Big Ears’, some hardy Geranium, Sedum telephium etc. For half shade and shade Lamium, Gallium odoratum, Brunnera macrophylla, Hosta, Geranium, Epimedium x perralchicum, E.
What is the longest flowering perennial plant?
Geranium. Probably one of the longest flowering garden plants, hardy geraniums start flowering around may, and continue to october, depending on the variety. One of the longest flowering varieties is geranium ‘johnson’s blue’ (illustrated) which is also attractive to bees. Top choices include geranium rozanne, one of the longest flowering perennials, and erigeron karvinskianushelle, which fills gaps and spills softly over edges. Helleborus orientalis brings early colour in winter, while echinacea magnus and rudbeckia goldsturm offer bright summer blooms with almost no care required.
What is the best low maintenance perennial plant?
Hostas Hostas are the easy perennials for lazy gardeners that comes in a variety of sizes and colors. They are known for their ability to thrive in shade and require little watering once established. Hostas also require minimal pruning and can be left alone for years without any issues. While hostas may not be as aggressive at suppressing weeds as other ground covers, their dense foliage, and ground-covering habit help reduce weed growth in shaded areas. They create competition for weeds by occupying space and resources, which can aid in keeping weeds at bay.