Low Maintenance Plants

Low-growing shrub to be enjoyed year around.

Very showy, yellow fall color and the red berries truly decorate the fall landscape.

This is a very clean, front yard tree.

Fast-growing tree adding about 2' per year.

A superb ground cover for part shady gardens.

Very effective variegated foliage used as an accent with green plants.

Use trained on a support or allow to trail on the ground.

This exciting Loropetalum cultivar keeps its deep, purple-burgundy foliage year round.

Easy-to-grow shrub adaptable to multiple uses like ground cover, in containers or edging in the shrub border

Ideal for use as low hedge, foundation planting or even as ground cover.

Foliage emerges red, changing to purple and finally maturing to green with red shades. 

Compact, spreading dwarf Loropetalum. Pink flowers.

Brings color to the landscape all season.

This tiny Loropetalum is great when used as a ground cover or in a planter.

Compact southern Magnolia with large white flowers.

Will grow in wet areas of the landscape.

Will grow in wet areas of the landscape.

This large semi-evergreen Magnolia can grow well in wet soils.

Small to medium growing, deciduous Magnolia with large, stunning, purple spring flowers.

This tree is loaded with color and beauty and needs a front row seat.

A late-blooming shrub or tree reducing risk of frost damage to the flowers.

Slow growing evergreen Magnolia with fragrant flowers.

Great tree for the small yard or in garden as an accent.

Evergreen shrub that does well in the dry shade.

Upright Mahonia featuring sprays of yellow flowers in late autumn.

Unique texture for an evergreen, creating a stunning accent for the shady garden.

Beautful golden-yellow foliage on this Dawn Redwood makes a statement in the landscape.

Trunk is bigger at the base much like an elephant foot and the bark is attractive, sometimes shaggy, but interesting at best.

Medium-sized perennial grass that looks great in groups or by itself.

Grass adds an elegant, fine-textured accent no matter where it is planted.

Eye-catching bursts of color when this grass is in full bloom.

Creates a visual impact when in full bloom. Adapts very well to the heat of summer and to dry, poor soils.

The scent of the foliage is most evident in the spring.

A cold hardy Myrica whose leaves turn a splendid marooon purple in the colder months.

The foliage will be different shades of red most of the year, the rest of the time it is a lush dark blue-green color.

Outstanding display from the everchanging foliage colors, season to season.

Bright lime-green foliage makes this compact Nandina stand out, especially when planted in the shade.

A dwarf variegated Nandina.

An excellent choice for a grass when planted in dry areas. Delicate blades offer an attractive wind-blown look.

Prefers low lying, wooded areas or pond peripheries.

Colorful spring and fall foliage adorn this attractive, low maintenance, native Black Gum cultivar. Prefers low lying, wooded areas or pond peripheries, but will do well in full sun after establishment.

Plant as edging along a walkway or tuck into crevices of a wall.

This tiny form of Mondo Grass stays around 2-4" and is perfect as edging along a walkway or tuck into crevices of a wall.

A black foliage form of Dwarf Mondo Grass stays around 2-4" and is perfect as edging along a walkway or tuck into crevices of a wall.

Nice, old-fashioned shrub that makes a good background plant in the perennial border.

Mature leaves are a beautiful combination of green, gray, white and cream colors.

Slow-growing if left unpruned.

A popular favorite for the perennial border.