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Liriope muscari

Liriope muscari

Evergreen clumps of grassy foliage. Spreads via stolons and acts as a ground cover. Purple flower spikes bloom during summer.

Lithodora diffusa ‘Grace Ward’

Lithodora diffusa ‘Grace Ward’

Prostrate, woody-branched ground cover with dark green leaves. Star-shaped, intensely blue flowers bloom late spring to summer. Foliage can remain evergreen during mild winters. Does best with shade during the hottest parts of the day.

Lupinus x hybrida

Lupinus x hybrida

Palmately compound leaves grow in a mound under erect flower spikes. Flowers bloom in spring or early summer. Blooms come in many colors and are often sold in a mix. Dwarf cultivar series are available. Best planted in cool, moist areas.

Lysimachia nummularia

Lysimachia nummularia

Creeping ground cover with long trailing stems. Circular green foliage. Small yellow flowers bloom in spring. Prefers moist soil. Can be invasive.

Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’

Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’

Creeping ground cover with long trailing stems. Circular bright yellow foliage. Small yellow flowers bloom in spring. Prefers moist soil. Can be invasive.

Mirabilis multiflora

Mirabilis multiflora

Mounding and spreading habit. Magenta flowers have a long bloom period during summer. Long taproot develops making this plant incredibly drought tolerant once established. Native to Utah.

Monarda didyma

Monarda didyma

Erect habit with square stems and aromatic foliage. Tubular flowers are borne in round clusters. Blooms during summer. Many cultivars available in different sizes and flower colors. Dead head to prolong season of bloom. Deer resistant.

Myosotis sylvatica

Myosotis sylvatica

A short lived perennial that self-seeds. A low mound of foliage with clusters of tiny blue flowers. Peak bloom time during spring.

Nepeta x faassenii

Nepeta x faassenii

Open, mounding shape with airy texture. Aromatic, silvery-gray foliage; this plant is in the mint family and related to catnip. Lavender to blue flowers are an invaluable source of nectar and pollen for honey bees. Long bloom season from spring to fall. Cut back after first bloom to maintain tidy habit and encourage reblooming. Different cultivars come in a range of sizes.

Oenothera berlandieri ‘Siskiyou’

Oenothera berlandieri ‘Siskiyou’

Prostrate plant with pink cup-shaped flowers. Blooms during summer. Tolerates hot sites and poor soils. This plant is aggressive and invasive. Drought tolerant.

Oenothera missouriensis

Oenothera missouriensis

Sprawling habit with canary yellow flowers. Produces leathery, winged seed pods. Its trailing habit makes it useful in raised beds or rock gardens. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant.

Origanum rotundifolium ‘Kent Beauty’

Origanum rotundifolium ‘Kent Beauty’

Low, trailing mound of blue-green aromatic foliage. Pendulous rose-colored bracts bloom during summer. Requires well-draining soil. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant.

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