Monday, April 6, 2009

Wracking my brains




I am wracking my brains right now trying to think of drought tolerant purplish foliaged ground covers. But i know full well if i want something purple then chances are it will like the shade, unless its a succulent which just wont fit. So I have a bit of a dilemma.

If anyone out there has any ideas at all please do not hesitate to contribute. I have considered the obvious Ajuga but somehow it doesnt grab me as it is quite a large area.

I am hoping to get this design finished before Easter but am not too sure.My theme for this garden is purple and lime with an Asian bent. Maybe I should just get some of those plants I have in the wheel barrow, or even prostrate rosemary....now there's an idea.
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8 comments:

  1. ProsperoApril 7, 2009 at 3:55 AM

    I needed a ground cover since I have many embankments and hated the grass I had there. I went with the purple Rhoeo spathacea and now, you can see purple from a mile away. The plants are in partial to full sun and are drought tolerant.
    I'm going to do a post on my blog about this. Do you have foot traffic in the area you are considering?

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  2. Becca's DirtApril 7, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    I wish I had some suggestions for you. I am still learning about many plants. Nice wall.

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  3. Serena BatesApril 7, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    No foot traffic maybe the odd dog but thats about it.

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  4. SigneApril 7, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    This is a great blog with nice photos. Tank you for chering with uss.

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  5. ProsperoApril 8, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    I just did a post on my purple hill project. If you check it out you can see some pictures.

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  6. Serena BatesApril 8, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Welcome to all new readers. Most of the photos on my blog are my own although I must confess to using others when the need arises. I do try to give credit where its due.

    Thanks for that Prospero will have a look. I might no use Rheo in this case as they have a dog and I believe this type of plant can often cause skin problems in dogs. However will keep it in mind.

    cheers
    Serena.

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  7. Bren HaasApril 14, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    The first and only thought that comes to mind when you ask for purple HEAT TOLERABLE plant is something from the SEDUM family. I don't think that is what you are looking for ....

    I love the Easter Egg Collection photo.
    Happy Spring!

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  8. Phoenix C.April 15, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Love your photos! I hope you found your purple ground cover.

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