Here are some plants that are well-suited for rock gardens ¹ ² ³:
- Columbine (Aquilegia): A herbaceous perennial with unique flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
- Red Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'): A lush ground cover that can endure poor soil conditions and repel weeds.
- Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum): A succulent that can spread up to 2 feet and stand up to 4 inches tall.
- Cranesbill Geranium (Geranium sanguineum): Hardy geraniums that require little maintenance.
- Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca): An ornamental grass that stands out among perennials and makes a decorative splash against stones.
- Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum): A low-maintenance perennial ground cover with silver-green foliage and bright white blooms.
- Rock Garden Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo 'Rock Garden'): A dwarf evergreen shrub that holds its rich green color during the winter months and requires minimal pruning.
- Lavender (Lavandula): A fragrant, low-maintenance plant that's perfect for rock gardens.
- Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris): A plant with light purple, cup-shaped flowers and ferny foliage.
- Pinks (Dianthus): A plant with flowers that have a clove-like scent.
- Thyme (Thymus): A plant with leaves ranging from dark green to golden or variegated.
- Houseleeks (Sempervivum): A hardy, succulent plant that is native to rocky outcrops in mountainous regions.
- Aubretia (Aubretia deltoidea): A plant that bears low-growing carpets of color in late spring and early summer.
