A simple and sophisticated planting scheme in restful shades of green that emphasizes contrasts in foliage texture. This plant combo is the epitome of easy-care; simply cut back the herbaceous foliage when it dies back in the fall. One caveat, be careful to pick a site where it will not get afternoon sun; a blast of hot sun will burn the large leaves of the Podophyllum and mar the scene for the rest of the season.
Zone:
7,
8,
9
Exposure:
Open Shade,
Filtered Sun,
Full Shade,
Morning Sun,
Part Shade
Water Needs:
Average
Style:
Asian Influenced,
Northwest Eclectic,
Woodland
Features:
Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form,
Fabulous Foliage
Focus:
Mixed Border
Seasons of Interest:
Spring,
Summer,
Fall,
Three Seasons of Interest
Maintenance Level:
low
Rein's Dense Jade Japanese Cedar
Type:
Conifer, Tree
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8
Gold Variegated Japanese forest grass
Type:
Grass / Grass-Like
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Chinese May Apple
Type:
Perennial
Exposure:
Full Shade, Part Shade, Deep Shade, Open Shade
Zone:
7, 8, 9