Rock Garden - Page 5 of 34 - Fine Gardening
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Plant GuideCheddar pink
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
This compact species forms broad mats of blue-gray linear leaves and is perfect for a rock garden setting.
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Japanese holly fern
Cyrtomium falcatumSpreading, glossy, dark green fronds reach a length of 8 to 24 inches.
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Large-flowered tickseed
Coreopsis grandifloraAs the name implies, this species bears large, daisy-like blossoms (2.
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Plant GuideAutumn crocus
Colchicum speciosumThis vigorous cormous perennial has semi-erect, lance-shaped leaves 7 to 10 inches long that emerge in spring, then go dormant in late May.
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Plant GuideChamomile
Chamaemelum nobile and cvs.A hardy perennial, chamomile has aromatic, threadlike leaves that fill the air with a pleasing apple-pineapple scent.
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Spring beauty
Claytonia virginicaThis low-growing, spring-blooming succulent touts 5-petaled, pale-pink striped flowers with strap-like foliage that continues to grow after bloom but disappears in late spring when the plants go into dormancy.
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Plant GuideBachelor’s buttons
Centaurea cyanus
Bachelor's buttons bear charming and prolific flowers in hues of blue, pink, lavender, white, and maroon.
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Plant GuideMountain bluet
Centaurea montanaMountain bluet is an excellent choice for the border or rock garden.
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Plant GuideBroad-leaf sedge
Carex siderosticha 'Variegata'This sedge's pearly, straplike leaves resemble striped ribbon waiting to be wrapped around a package.
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Plant GuideFairies’ thimbles
Campanula cochleariifoliaDiminutive (to 2 inches tall) spikes bear lavender-blue nodding flowers that sway in the breeze.
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