We are just about to plant out a border, which plants have interesting leaves over a long period?

Question

We are just about to plant out a border, which plants have interesting leaves over a long period?

Answer 1

Among the most popular  for this purpose are the species and varieties of New Zealand flax (phormium) with spikey leaves of different colours: green,blue/green, with variegated hostas, reddish bergenia, bears breeches(acanthus) which are large, green and deeply toothed. Purple tellima:  peltiphylum with its large parasol like leaves, thyme green, or grey. Purple forms of bugle  ( ajuga reptans). Stone crops (sedum)and house leeks (sempervivum) which have various shades of reds green and yellows. I could go on all day but in the end it's your garden.

Answer 2

Try echeveria or desert rose. It is hardy and very attractive en masse.

Answer 3

Monkey Grass.it is green. and holds every thing in place

Answer 4

For a plant that has something to show all year have a look at Garrya elliptica ( silk tassel bush). Its an evergreen with dark green leaves with a gray woolie underside. During the winter it has beautiful long tassel's.

http://www.habitas.org.uk/gardenflora/ga...

Answer 5

I think it is most interesting to watch the development of a sedum plant.  they come up in the spring, change throughout the summer as they bush up, and come into bloom in autumn.  I have successfully had "Autumn Joy" in recent years, but this year I planted a few "Purple Emperor" and am delighted!  What an interesting addition to my perennial border!  It changes weekly.  

This is a link with a photo and description.

http://www.waltersgardens.com/index.cfm?...