Catmint is hardy and adaptable. Pollinators adore it! Large, showy Whispurr blooms look great in mass plantings. Deer-resistant too.
This plant is planted largely for its flamboyant mounded foliage, but it has tiny spikes of flowers that attract pollinators in early to midsummer. It comes in lime green, watermelon red, and deepest burgundy.
Evergreen dwarf mondo grass grows in 4–6-inch tufts, adding texture to walkways and driveways. Some types of this annual grow to two feet, so examine the labels.
These brightly colored plants are popular for containers and borders due to their heat tolerance. Most old-fashioned kinds need full shade, although New Guinea impatiens and Sunpatiens may take little sun with afternoon shade.
This perennial is named for its soft, silver leaves that beg to be caressed. Though it hates damp soil, this robust plant spreads quickly to make a dense mat in most soils.
In early to mid-summer, daylilies provide low-maintenance color. Every flower lasts a day, yet the stalks have buds. Height varies from 2 to 4 feet. Avoid planting them if deer frequent your garden.
Known as moss rose, this easy-care annual blooms in sunny yellow, fiery pink, and tangerine. It grows low and tolerates poor soils, heat, and humidity, making it ideal for border fronts.
Graceful, arching branches and exquisite blossoms make abelia a Southern garden classic. Choose compact varieties like ‘Radiance’ and ‘Miss Lemon’ for a border near your foundation to avoid overcrowding.