Phyla nodiflora-Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Propagating Phyla or Turkey Tangle Fogfruit is done easily in the spring by cutting off the stolons and replanting. It prefers a well draining soil and is sometimes used as a lawn in warmer climates since it is evergreen, however there seems to be a disagreement as to what zones it is hardy, some say 9-10 and others say 6-10, so I will presume it is deciduous in colder zones. In warmer zones it will bloom year round but as the zones become cooler the bloom period varies from spring through summer to just spring. The flowers are both male and female. The color of the bloom varies as well from white to light pink. It reaches a height of 2"-4" and will take foot traffic and it’s flowers will attract honeybees and butterflies, is deer resistant, and drought tolerant after becoming established.

Woodwardia fimbriata-Giant Chain Fern

Woodwardia is native to the Pacific Northwest and best time to propagate is in the spring by separating the spreading rhizomes. This plant can grow up to 9' given the proper growing conditions which is a moist fertile soil in partial shade, best near a spring, and should be given lots of room to grow and is not tolerant of frost so the area must be well protected otherwise it is evergreen and like most ferns it is deer resistant.

Rumohra adiantiformis-Leather Fern

Leather fern is divided in the spring by breaking off a rhizome but it does not take kindly to division. It will do well in either partial or full shade and it used often in bouquets because its freshness will last a long time. It will reach a height of 12"-27" depending on its happiness with its soil and exposure. It is hardy only in Zones 8-10 but can be planted in containers in the north and removed inside in the fall but it requires a moist soil and misting.

Polygala chamaebuxus “Multicolor”-Evergreen Milkvetch

There are different varieties and flower colors for Polygala chamaebuxus but Multicolor blooms are yellow and pink that flower in late spring. Propagating Polygala can either be done in early summer or fall with fall being the preference especially if it is planted in full sun but okay if planted in partial shade. It’s flowers are either pea or orchid shaped and is hardy in Zones 6-9, however it requires a low pH just like azalea and rhododendron and the soil must be well draining and contain lots of humus or compost. It reaches a height of 4"-6" but cannot handle foot traffic, is drought tolerant and like its common name is evergreen.