The first one to get worked on is the North boulevard. Even though it is on the North side it gets a lot of sun, (we are on the Northeast corner of our block).

I want to keep the height down to under 24", have lots of color and texture. Of course the plants have to be able to survive the snow, salt and sand that the plows pile on them.

Any and all suggestions please.

zen

'Powis Castle' Artemisia

'Silver Mound' Artemisia )

'Karl Foerster' reed grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora)

Cheddar pink (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)

'Elijah Blue' Blue Fescue Grass (Festuca glauca)

Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis)

Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.)

Hosta

Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)

Sea lavender (Limonium latifolium)

Lilyturf (Liriope spicata)

Fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides)

Sedum 'Autumn Joy' (Sedum spectabile)

Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

Barren strawberry (Waldsteinia fragarioides)

Adam's-needle Yucca Yucca (Yucca filamentosa)

Obviously some of these wouldn't work but maybe some of them. Little Bluestem Carousel is a shorter variety about 30 in. when in bloom or less.

You may have noticed I stuck with a yellow, blue, white color scheme with a jolt of red or fuchsia. I would suggest adding an annual blue spike like dark "angelonia"for consistent color from planting to frost. You might want to add some of the rust resistant zinnias for a blast of color.
Have fun with your new garden.
gramma jan

I didn't get a notice when you answered I will have to check what is up.