January 3, 2022
Our first plant of the month for 2022 has been this year's selection for the Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association. One of the dominant grass species in the North American tallgrass prairie Little Bluestem makes a big statement in the naturalized garden. The upright blades of grass are slender and clump forming providing a display of colors throughout the seasons. Starting with blue-green, to blue-gray, purple and pink hues in the summer months to a splendid copper painted with mahogany, red, and orange in the fall and winter months Little Bluestem does not disappoint. The feathery white seed heads appear in the fall, sparkling under the autumn sunlight all the while providing food source to the local songbird. As well as serving the birds with sustenance, Little Bluestem also plays host to many insects, butterflies, and moths.
A sturdy and reliable grass, Little Bluestem is low-maintenance and tolerant of poor soil conditions. It performs best in prairie-style landscapes mixed in among perennials such as Aster, Coneflowers, Calamintha, and other grasses.
Rock Gardens, Meadows, Prairie-style gardens, and naturalized areas. Best in groupings or massings.
If you are looking to add roses to your garden, but are hesitant because of their reputation for high maintenance, we encourage you to try knockout roses.
While the purple salvias are a staple plant in many of our landscape projects, we enjoy mixing in pink versions like this lovely pink profusion salvia.
If you’re looking to create a live alternative to traditional fencing, but have limited space, we suggest green Giant Arborvitae.
A versatile and easy-to-grow shrub, Kodiak black bush honeysuckle reflects a dark burgundy/black hue that is irresistible to the eye.