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Creeping Jenny
Easily grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Plants prefer some part afternoon shade in the St. Louis area, but flowers and foliage of yellow-leaved cultivars usually show best yellow color in full sun. Plants spread by rhizomes and self-seeding in optimum growing conditions to form large colonies. Stems may root where leaf nodes touch the ground. Plants tend to be less invasive if grown in lean, somewhat dry soils, however best performance is in moist fertile soils. 

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure:
Full sun to part shade

Soil Type:
Humus rich, fertile soil

Soil pH:
Neutral

Soil Moisture:
Moist, well-drained

Care Level:
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Height:
3-6 inches

Spread:
12-18 inches

Flower Color:
Yellow

Blooming Time:
Early Summer

Foliage Color:
Yellow in full sun, lime green in shade

Helleborus ‘Ivory Prince’
This beautiful hellebore was selected by the breeder for its vigorous growth rate, uniform crop production, and compact, upright habit.  From late winter through mid-spring, rich burgundy-pink buds open to beautiful ivory blossoms which take on rose and chartreuse tones as they age.  This selection has particularly attractive dark green foliage with silver veining which remains compact as it matures. 

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Soil Type:
Average Soil Quality
Fertile Soil Quality

Soil pH:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Soil Moisture:
Low Water Needs
Average Water Needs

Care Level:
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Height:
12-18 inches

Spread:
18-24 inches

Flower Color:
White/ Ivory

Blooming Time:
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Winter

Foliage Color:
Deep Green

Carex ‘Ever Gold’
One of the most popular variegated sedges, this selection has creamy yellow leaves with dark green edges. They cascade softly to the ground in a fountain-like manner. Unlike many other sedges, this one prefers dry to average soil moisture. This versatile sedge is beautiful as a spiller in containers, rock gardens, and landscapes. 

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Soil Type:
Average Soil Quality
Fertile Soil Quality

Soil pH:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Soil Moisture:
Low Water Needs
Average Water Needs

Care Level:
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Height:
12 inches

Spread:
18 inches

Flower Color:
N/A

Blooming Time:
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color:
Variegated