Regional Picks: Large-Leaved Perennials – Mountain West

Large-leaved perennials

1. ‘Royal Standard’ Hosta

Name:Hosta‘Royal Standard’

USDA hardiness zones:3 to 9

Size : Up to 2 fundament tall and 4 to 5 feet wide

Conditions : Partial shade ; moist , well - drain territory

Hostas organise the linchpin of shady areas , and ‘ Royal Standard ’ hosta is no elision . In outpouring , liberal heart - shaped , bright green leave emerge to form a loose green canopy hovering above the ground . As the season progresses , the layered stacking of the leave creates profundity and interest , especially when the leaves undulate softly in the cinch . In later summer , pristine white blooms break out with a aroma reminiscent of lilac . The combination of leafage structure and evening fragrance makes this hosta a prime campaigner for location side by side to outdoor seating room area . You ’ll want to imbed ‘ Royal Standard ’ where it gets some shelter from the wind .

2. ‘Countess Helen von Stein’ Lambs’ Ears

Name:Stachys byzantina‘Countess Helen von Stein’ (syn. ‘Big Ears’)

Zones:4 to 8

Size:1 to 2 foot grandiloquent and wide

consideration : Full sun ; fertile , well - debilitate soil

Larger than the straightforward species , ‘ Countess Helen von Stein ’ Charles Lamb ’ ears is sheer , with its striking silver - green color and a folio texture that resembles delicate wool . There will be no stop nestling ( or adults ) from wanting to pertain the entice leaf , especially after it rain down or in other good morning when the dew settles because the leaf airfoil will shimmer . resistant of heat and drought once established , ‘ Countess Helen von Stein ’ is best planted in areas that receive full Dominicus as it can be rather lush when develop in specter .

3. ‘Thriller’ Lady’s Mantle

Name:Alchemilla mollis‘Thriller’

Zones:4 to 7

condition : Full sun to fond shade ; moist soil

The perfectly scallop , larger - than - the - species leave of ‘ Thriller ’ lady ’s mantle form a keen , rounded heap in early spring . The initial springtime flush of growth is keep up by a profusion of yellow - greenish flowers that give ear above the leaf in late summer . Because of its blossom grain and color , it always gives me a shudder of delight when I see it pair off with traditional garden staple , like genus Dianthus ( Dianthusspp . and cvs . , Zones 3–10 ) , hardy geraniums ( Geraniumspp . and cvs . , Zones 4–8 ) , and speedwell ( Veronicaspp . and cvs . , Zones 3–8 ) . Smaller in height when planted in spicy zones , ‘ Thriller ’ lady ’s mantle prefer nerveless areas of the garden to encourage its best execution .

4. ‘Snow Angel’ Heuchera

Name:Heuchera‘Snow Angel’

Zones:3 to 8

Size:12 to 18 inches tall and broad

condition : Full sun to partial shadiness ; fertile , moist , well - drained soil

When a industrial plant can perform multiple aesthetic role during the season and come back reliably year after year with little or no maintenance , it goes onto my “ A ” leaning . With somewhat big variegated leaves and bell - comparable precious coral - colored flowers in early spring , this perennial is tough , beautiful , and long lasting . ‘ Snow Angel ’ heuchera is great in aggregative plantings , where a touch of wraith during the day truly makes the flower color pop .

Cheri Stringer is a landscape painting designer and the owner of TLC Gardens in Longmont , Colorado .

Photos : # 1 and # 3 , Doreen Wynja ; # 2 , Michelle Gervais ; # 4 , millettephotomedia.com

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