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Foliage Perennials

Texture-rich, shade-friendly, and season-long color—grown for leaves that make everything around them look better.

Foliage perennials are the quiet powerhouses of a great garden: they bring texture, contrast, and dependable color even when flowers take a break. From bold, architectural leaves to fine, feathery mounds, this collection is built for Bay Area landscapes where you want plants that look good from spring through winter.

Use these plants to:

  • Create instant depth in borders and foundations

  • Brighten shade and dappled light areas

  • Pair with flowering perennials to make blooms pop harder

  • Build low-stress, high-style planting schemes that keep improving each year

Most of our foliage perennials are selected for strong garden performance (not just greenhouse looks), and many do best with simple, consistent care: good soil, smart watering, and the right light.

 
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Frequently asked questions

Q1: What’s the difference between “foliage perennials” and flowering perennials?
Foliage perennials are chosen primarily for leaf color, texture, and structure. Many still bloom, but the leaves are the main show—meaning the garden looks great even between flowering peaks.

Q2: Are these good for shade in the Bay Area?
Yes. Many foliage standouts thrive in part shade to full shade, especially in areas under trees, north-facing yards, or spaces with afternoon protection.

Q3: Do foliage perennials work in modern landscapes?
Absolutely. Clean leaf shapes and strong textures (spiky, bold, architectural, or mounding) are perfect for modern and minimalist designs—especially when repeated in groups.

Q4: How should I plant them for the best visual impact?
Think in “layers”: taller structure in back, medium texture in the middle, and low ground-hugging plants in front. Repetition is the shortcut—plant in odd-number groups for a designer look.

Q5: Are these low maintenance?
Most are. The biggest success factors are matching light and consistent watering during establishment (first season). After that, many become reliable, long-lived performers.

Q6: Do you offer garden design / planting help?
Yes. We can help with plant selection, layout suggestions, and Bay Area–appropriate planting guidance—especially if you’re building a shade garden, courtyard, or foundation planting.

Q7: Can you deliver outside the Bay Area?
This collection is offered for local SF Bay Area delivery to protect plant quality and ensure a great customer experience.