10 Small Plants for Landscaping
9/11
Blue Rug Juniper
Blue rug juniper features distinctive turquoise foliage that beautifully accents purple and green plants, such as coral bells and hostas. In the fall, it stands out against red and gold foliage. Although blue rug juniper is a shrub, it’s one of the shortest plants on this list. It’s even short enough to work as a ground cover.
Height: Six inches.
10/11
Coleus
Coleus has some of the prettiest leaves. Deep burgundies, fiery reds, soft pinks and electric greens all appear in this plant family. The chocolate drop coleus has small green leaves with burgundy centers and veins. This variety of coleus has an attractive trailing pattern that works well in garden beds and containers.
Height: 14 to 18 inches.
11/11
Hyacinth
This spring-blooming bulb has large flower heads of small, pink florets. Hyacinth doesn’t bloom for long, but it’s a major crowd-pleaser while it does. These small decorative plants are incredibly fragrant, which makes them an excellent addition to indoor bouquets.
Height: Eight to 12 inches.
