Hebe  
 
 
H. 'Blue Eyes'

Height:   10-30 cm (4-12”)
Spread:   45-60 cm (18-24”)
Soil:   Well-drained soil.
Exposure:   Sun or partial shade.
Flowers:   Icy-blue to violet flowers in spring and summer
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 7-10 (hardy to -18°C or 0°F)
Suggested Uses:   Alpine or rock garden.
General Information:   Evergreen; Emerald green leaves on purple-black stems.

 
H. 'McKeanii'

Height:   30 cm (12")
Spread:   40 cm (16")
Soil:   Well-drained rich soil.
Exposure:   Full sun.
Flowers:   Tiny white flowers appear in early spring.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 8 (hardy to -12°C or 10°F)
Suggested Uses:   As a shrub mixed in with azaleas or rhododendrons.
General Information:  

Very low maintenance; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
 
 
H. 'Patty's Purple'

Height:   60 cm (24")
Spread:   60 cm (24")
Soil:   Poor or moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
Exposure:   Full sun.
Flowers:   Small purple flowers in spring and summer.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 8-10 (hardy to -12°C or 10°F)
Suggested Uses:   Rock garden; Mixed or shrub border.
General Information:  

Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
 
H. pinguifolia 'Pagei'

Height:   20 cm (8")
Spread:   40 cm (16")
Soil:   Well-drained rich soil.
Exposure:   Full sun.
Flowers:   Tiny white flowers appear on small spikes in early summer.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 8-10 (hardy to -12°C or 10 °F)
Suggested Uses:   Great companion for heathers; Mass-planting.
General Information:  

Very low maintenance; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.


Hedera  
 
H. canariensis 'Variegata'
Algerian Ivy

Height:   30 cm (12") as a groundcover.
Spread:   75-90 cm (30-36")
Soil:   Rich, moist soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 7-10 (hardy to -18°C or 0°F)
Suggested Uses:   Ideal for larger planters; Cascade down retaining walls or undesirable views.
General Information:  

Creeper and climber; Somewhat drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
H. colchica 'Dentata Variegata'
Persian Ivy

Height:   15-20 cm (6-8") as a groundcover.
Spread:   75-90 cm (30-36")
Soil:   Rich, moist soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 7-10 (hardy to -18°C or 0°F)
Suggested Uses:   Ideal for larger planters; Cascade down retaining walls or undesirable views.
General Information:  

Creeper and climber; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
 
 
H. helix
English Ivy

Height:   18-30 cm (7-12") as a groundcover.
Spread:   75-100 cm (30-40")
Soil:   Tolerates poor soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Ideal for mass planting; Cascade over a retaining wall.
General Information:   Somewhat drought tolerant; Creeper and climber; Evergreen.

 
H. helix 'Baltica'
Baltic Ivy

Height:   15 cm (6") as a groundcover.
Spread:   75-90 cm (30-36")
Soil:   Rich, moist soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Planters; Cascade down a retaining wall.
General Information:  

Creeper and climber; Very hardy; Somewhat drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
H. helix 'Duckfoot'
Duckfoot English Ivy

Height:   10-12 cm (4-5") as a groundcover.
Spread:   60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:   Rich, moist soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Great in a clay or stone planter; Cascade over a retaining wall.
General Information:  

Creeper and climber; Self-branching; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
H. helix 'Glacier'
English Ivy

Height:   10-15 cm (4-6")
Spread:   60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:   Rich, moist soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Add colour to garden; Mass planting.
General Information:   Creeper and climber; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
H. helix 'Gold Child'
Gold Child English Ivy

Height:   12-15 cm (5-6") as a groundcover.
Spread:   60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:   Rich, moist soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Mass planting; Planter.
General Information:  

Creeper and climber; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
H. helix 'Gold Heart'
English Ivy

Height:   10-20 cm (4-8")
Spread:   45-60 cm (18-24")
Soil:   Rich, moist soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Ideal for planters; Hanging baskets.
General Information:  

Better as a climber than a creeper; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
H. helix 'Hahn's Self Branching'
English Ivy

Height:   15-18 cm (6-7") as a groundcover.
Spread:   60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:   Average, well-drained soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Mass planting; Cascade over a retaining wall.
General Information:  

Creeper and climber; Fast spreading and self-branching; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
 
H. helix 'Mystery'

Height:   15-18 cm (6-7")
Spread:   60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:   Moderate, well-drained soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Rock garden.
General Information:  

Disease-hardy; Self-branching; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
H. helix 'Needlepoint'
Needlepoint English Ivy

Height:   15-18 cm (6-7") as a groundcover.
Spread:   60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:   Tolerant of poor soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Planters; Cascade over a retaining wall.
General Information:  

Creeper and climber; Fast spreading; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

H. helix 'Pixie'
Pixie English Ivy
Mini Needlepoint

Height:   10-12 cm (4-5") as a groundcover.
Spread:   30-45 cm (12-18")
Soil:   Tolerates most soil conditions.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Planters; Hanging baskets.
General Information:  

Creeper and climber; Self-branching; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
 
H. helix 'Springfield'

Height:   15-18 cm (6-7") as a groundcover.
Spread:   60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:   Tolerant of most soil conditions.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-10 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Planters; Mass planting.
General Information:  

Creeper and climber; Attractive vein pattern; Self-branching; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
H. helix 'Thorndale'
Thorndale Ivy

Height:   10-15 cm (4-6”)
Spread:   30-60 cm (12-24”)
Soil:   Moist soil conditions.
Exposure:   Full sun to full shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses:   Mass plantings; Cascade over retaining wall.
General Information:  

Bronzy-red in winter; Drought tolerant.


Herniaria  
 
H. glabra
Rupturewort

Height:   2-4 cm (1-1.5")
Spread:   30-40 cm (12-16")
Soil:   General garden soil with extra humus.
Exposure:   Full sun.
Flowers:   Insignificant.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-9 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Rock gardens; Between patio stones.
General Information:  

Very dense, low growing evergreen; Prostrate herb; Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

   
H. glabra ‘Sea Foam’
Striped Rupturewort

Height:   2-5 cm (1-2”)
Spread:   22-35 cm (9-14”)
Soil:   Moist, well-drained soil.
Exposure:   Full sun to partial shade.
Flowers:   Creamy yellow flowers in July.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-11 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Ground cover; Between paving stones; Containers.
General Information:  

Tiny green leaves with cream edges; Soft texture; Can withstand some foot traffic; Deer resistant.



 
Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'
Chameleon Plant

Height:   45-60 cm (18-24")
Spread:   45-60 cm (18-24")
Soil:   Prefers moist, almost boggy soil.
Exposure:   Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 4-11 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses:   Add summer colour to garden.
General Information:  

Deciduous; Drought tolerant; Spreads by underground rhizomes; Pungent odour rumoured to repel moles.


Hypericum  
   
H. calycinum
St. John's Wort
Aaron's Beard
Rose of Sharon

Height:   30 cm (12")
Spread:   60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:   Well-drained soil.
Exposure:   Full sun.
Flowers:   Attractive yellow flowers.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-9 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Mass plantings; Add summer colour to garden.
General Information:  

Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Prune hard to the ground in winter to encourage new spring growth.

 
H. empetrifolium ssp. oliganthum
Dwarf Hypericum

Height:   2 cm (2")
Spread:   45-90 cm (18-36")
Soil:   Well-drained soil.
Exposure:   Sun.
Flowers:   Deep yellow flowers in late spring to early summer.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 6-9 (hardy to -23°C or -10 °F)
Suggested Uses:   Rock garden.
General Information:   Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

 
H. x moserianum 'Tricolour'
Tricolour St. John's Wort

Height:   30-40 cm (12-16")
Spread:   30-40 cm (12-16")
Soil:   Well-drained, general garden soil.
Exposure:   Full sun.
Flowers:   Bright yellow flowers in the summer.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 6-9 (hardy to -23°C or -10°F)
Suggested Uses:   Patio containers; Along borders; Mass-plantings.
General Information:  

Very striking spring and late fall colour; Slightly lemon-scented foliage; Deer resistant.


 
 
H. polyphyllum 'Grandiflorum'

Height:   23 cm (9")
Spread:   60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:   Well-drained soil.
Exposure:   Full sun.
Flowers:   Attractive yellow flowers.
Cold Hardiness:   Zone 5-9 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses:   Mass plantings; Add summer colour to garden.
General Information:   Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Prune hard to the ground in winter to encourage new spring growth.