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Plants
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Zones
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Zone 6
Wavy-leafed Hosta - Unique foliage and flower color
Similar to Hosta plantaginea except the leaves are undulated (wavy on the margins) and it blooms in the spring.
Sep 8, 2011 - 10:00:00 AM
Lily-of-the-Valley - A shade-loving plant
Lily-of-the-valley is a shade-loving plant that produces delicate white bell-shaped flowers in mid-spring.
Sep 8, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
Daylily - Unlimited flower colors and heights
Daylilies are probably one of the most popular perennials available. The "Stella De Oro" or "Stellas" are a popular selection which bloom all season long (from late spring to frost).
Sep 1, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
Creeping Phlox - Oldest and best creeping groundcover
Creeping phlox is one of the oldest and best creeping groundcovers in the landscape. It is a "non-aggressive" creeping plant which retains foliage cover year round.
Sep 1, 2011 - 8:00:00 AM
Japanese Pachysandra - an excellent ground cover for deep shade
These plants are effective ground covers for weed control, as they spread to form a dense mat that inhibits weed growth.
Aug 25, 2011 - 10:00:00 AM
English Violet - Blue flower color early to mid-spring
English Violet is a hardy violet which can provide blue flower color in early to mid-spring. Newer cultivars have white to rose-pink blooms.
Aug 25, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
Perennial Periwinkle - Shade loving ground cover
Perennial Periwinkle is a shade loving ground cover which provides a blue bloom in the spring of the year.
Aug 18, 2011 - 10:00:00 AM
Fragrant Hosta - Excellent foliage show
The Fragrant Hosta has several sub-species (cultivars) that can vary from, deep green, blue, yellow, to green/white variegation in the leaves.
Aug 18, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
Johnnie Jump-ups - Great flower color from mid spring
This plant is typically used as an annual for it's unique flower. Even though it is a true violet (Viola) the flower resembles a tri-colored pansy bloom.
Aug 11, 2011 - 11:00:00 AM
Dusty Miller - grown particularly for the pale blue foliage
Several cultivars have very delicately divided (lacey) leaves. Can be used as a ground cover when mass planted.
Aug 11, 2011 - 10:00:00 AM
Crested Dwarf Iris - Flowering (early spring) groundcover
Ground cover for full sun and full shade as long as the soil is moist yet well drained.
Aug 4, 2011 - 10:00:00 AM
Cottage Pinks - Great colorful carefree ground cover
A "non-aggressive" spreader will eventually form a thick foliage matt on the ground which persists all year except in the colder climatic zones.
Aug 4, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
Grape Hyacinth - Early spring flowering plant
Grows from an underground bulb. With little care it will survive and multiply for many years.
Jul 28, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
Creeping Liriope - excellent carefree groundcover
A spreading grass-like plant which makes an excellent carefree groundcover BUT can become invasive.
Jul 28, 2011 - 8:00:00 AM
Japanese Bleeding Heart - Very unique flowering habit
Very showy bloom in late spring thru mid summer. Will die down completely to the ground in the winter months.
Jul 21, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
Black Mondo Grass - Light pink bloom in the summer
Excellent clumping groundcover with unique foliage color. Limited to the very warm climatic zones.
Jul 21, 2011 - 8:00:00 AM
Creeping Thyme - Great show of flower color
Creeping thyme is a very low growing plant with mat-like growth habit. A great "miniature" type ground cover.
Jul 14, 2011 - 11:00:00 AM
Clumping Liriope - Great non-invasive groundcover
Clumping form of Liriope which is not invasive on the train layout. A carefree groundcover.
Jul 14, 2011 - 10:00:00 AM
Hardy Chrysanthemum - Excellent fall flower color
Hardy mums will survive most winters IF they are purchased within the hardiness zone where they are to be grown.
Jul 7, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
Candytuft - Great low evergreen groundcover
A semi-woody herbaceous perennial which tends to be evergreen all year long. Beautiful white flowers in the spring.
Jul 7, 2011 - 8:00:00 AM
Blue Fescue - An ornamental grass with blue foliage
An ornamental grass which provides dwarf clumping growth habit. Grown is very wide range of soil conditions.
Jun 30, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
Dutch Crocus - Multitude of flower colors available
Flowers from late winter into mid-spring. Will SLOWLY spread over several years by developing more bulbs adjacent to the original bulb planted.
Jun 30, 2011 - 8:00:00 AM
Autumn Joy Sedum - Largest of the sedums
This is the largest of the sedums and probably the showiest as to bloom and can survive with long periods without water.
Jun 24, 2011 - 7:00:00 AM
Astilbe - Beautiful foamy flower masses
A rainbow of colors can be displayed in large masses OR individual plants planted in a row. VERY showy flowers.
Jun 23, 2011 - 5:00:00 PM
Silvermound - Grown for it's fluffy silver foliage
Silvermound is grown for it's fluffy silver foliage. It will regrow to a frothy silver mass by late spring.
Jun 18, 2011 - 12:00:00 PM
Bishop's Weed - Very attractive foliage
Will grow anywhere therefore could be used to fill in large spaces on the layout.
Jun 17, 2011 - 7:00:00 AM
Greek Anemone - Carefree plant providing blue color
Typically very low growing spring blue-flowering perennial.
Tends to spread from seed, but not an aggressive spreader.
Jun 9, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
Ajuga - Attractive groundcover with unique foliage
Creeping groundcover with foliage which resembles lettuce. Keep ground cover AWAY from track where it could take over.
Jun 9, 2011 - 8:00:00 AM
Hens & Chicks - A very drought tolerant plant
Hens & Chicks, Old Man & Woman, Houseleeks; a plant by any other name would be just as carefree.
Jun 2, 2011 - 10:00:00 AM
Hybrid Columbine - Beautiful unique flower design
Beautiful unique flower design which can provide a beautiful show of color from mid to late spring.
Jun 2, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
Sweet Alyssum - Easy care annual plant
Here's an easy care annual plant for massing of color in open areas. Readily available at garden centers and greenhouses.
May 26, 2011 - 7:00:00 AM
Bearded Iris - An infinite array of flower colors
Literally 1,000's of cultivars/selections available of this plant. An infinite array of flower colors and color combinations in a single flower are possible.
May 26, 2011 - 7:00:00 AM
Japanese Maple
Small deciduous tree that would be a good choice for a "bonsai" plant. With careful annual pruning it can be kept to a realistic looking tree for a garden train setting.
Jan 6, 2009 - 3:00:00 AM
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Perfect evergreen conifer form along with slow growth.
Jan 6, 2009 - 3:00:00 AM
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