9 plants curatednaturalistic

Evolving Naturalistic Layers

A blend of upright grasses, flowing foliage, and long-blooming perennials creates dynamic seasonal interest. This combination offers varied textures and heights for a relaxed, naturalistic garden.

Core plants

Defines the look. The minimum you need.

Grassesfront

No1

Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra

Grassesmiddle

No2

Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Treesback

No3

Serviceberry

Amelanchier canadensis

Grassesfront

No4

Lilyturf

Liriope muscari

Foliage Plantsfront

No5

Kew Green

Heuchera × hybrida 'Kew Green'

Full palette

Fills all zones and extends seasonal interest.

Flowering Plantsmiddle

No6

Rozanne

Geranium 'Rozanne'

Shrubsmiddle

No7

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

Switchgrass

Grassesmiddle

No8

Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

Also pairs well

Swap candidates for more variety.

Flowering Plantsmiddle

No9

White-Ness Cranesbill

Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness'