Low maintenance flowering plant for small patch next to driveway?

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[Post New]04/29/2019 12:55
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Anonymous
Hi all, gardening newbie here! We moved to a new home last fall and I just tackled a crazy woody weed that had taken over a small patch next to my driveway. I would love some suggestions on what to plant in this newly reclaimed spot! It's about 2'x3', in full sun, south facing. My preference would be for something low to the ground that fills space nicely and also has small flowers to add some color. I have to water it with a hose, so something that doesn't need too much watering would be great.
Thanks in advance!
[Post New]04/29/2019 14:38
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Anonymous
Are you looking for something just for summer (annual or perennial) or do you want something with some green
[Post New]04/29/2019 15:16
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Are you looking for something just for summer (annual or perennial) or do you want something with some green


Some green would be nice, I guess, when flowering has ended.
[Post New]04/29/2019 15:19
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Anonymous
What is the sun situation in that spot?
[Post New]04/29/2019 15:58
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Anonymous
I would put in some lantanas if you don't mind an annual. They are very low maintenance and don't need much water.
[Post New]04/29/2019 16:31
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Anonymous
If sunny: For year round leaves and spring flowers: creeping phlox or lamb's ears, with alternating daffodils and tiger lillies underneath. If or while you have any bare spots from the phlox or lamb's ears, plant any annual you like.

If shady: an evergreen variety of epimedium, with two, well-spaced helebores, hostas, or bleeding hearts.


[Post New]04/29/2019 20:22
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Anonymous
Thank you all! To the PP who asked, it’s in full sun, south facing.
[Post New]04/30/2019 06:53
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Anonymous
What about a Spirea?
[Post New]04/30/2019 07:17
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I would put in some lantanas if you don't mind an annual. They are very low maintenance and don't need much water.


Came here to say Lantana as well. They do great in full sun. And spread quickly.
[Post New]04/30/2019 08:28
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:If sunny: For year round leaves and spring flowers: creeping phlox or lamb's ears, with alternating daffodils and tiger lillies underneath. If or while you have any bare spots from the phlox or lamb's ears, plant any annual you like.

If shady: an evergreen variety of epimedium, with two, well-spaced helebores, hostas, or bleeding hearts.



This-great in this area. If the area is fully contained, try out colorful/exotic types of mint.
[Post New]04/30/2019 09:41
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Anonymous
Spring bulbs like daffodil and crocus planted with some daylillies and sedum (Autumn Joy or similar). Color from spring to fall, and all plants are tough as nails.
[Post New]04/30/2019 09:53
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:What about a Spirea?


The spot is too small for a shrub.
[Post New]04/30/2019 12:22
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Anonymous
Phlox
[Post New]05/01/2019 12:20
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Anonymous
Great suggestions, thank you all!
[Post New]05/02/2019 14:42
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Anonymous
Autumn Sedum. Maybe even a dwarf rose.
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