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Welcome to our Plant Library! Dave and his staff share their years of experience trying out different plants, along with the maintenance know-how that comes from doing it all yourself. The photos and descriptions here will introduce you to some of the wonderful plant material we can enjoy here in North Texas. We hope you enjoy this handy resource.

Berkeley Sedge

Berkeley Sedge

(Carex tumulicola)
This fine-bladed sedge is native to California but does very well here. Growing in a clump up to 18″ wide and 12″ tall, Berkeley sedge is a welcome change from mondo borders and takes a lot less water to be happy.
Recommended by Dr. Barron Rector, extension Range Specialist at Texas A&M, as one of the best sedges for garden use here. While not a true “grass,” it does have grass-like qualities.
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Red Carpet Sedum

Red Carpet Sedum

(Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’)
Acts as a good groundcover, due to its low, sprawling growth.

This red-leaved sedum remains attractive throughout the growing season, and its leaves turns deep burgundy in the fall and winter.

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photo: David Rolston Landscape Architects

Creeping Thyme

Creeping Thyme

(Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’)
Who ever has enough thyme? Tiny little woolly leaves make a dense mat of green on this variety, which grows less than half an inch tall.

Great for filling in little spaces between rocks; just needs good drainage and some moisture. Too short to use for cooking (there are lots of other options for that, like lemon or silver edge thyme).

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Ajuga, Bungleweed

Ajuga, Bungleweed

(Ajuga reptans)
A very low-growing groundcover with bronzy-green to purple foliage and tiny blue or rosy trumpet-shaped flowers in mid-spring.

Forms a dense mat in damp areas under trees–a nice alternative to the ubiquitous Asian jasmine.

Can take some drought once it’s been established for a while.

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Caramel Coral Bells

Caramel Coral Bells

(Heuchera villosa ‘Caramel’)
This plant has bright leaves that mature to a caramel-gold color throughout the season.

It creates a great element of warmth and contrast to woodland plants and potted arrangements.

Works well in the high Texas heat and humidity.

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