Flowers to plant on a bank??

Question

HI, I was wondering if anyone knew what flowers or plants would be good to plant on a small bank in my yard. It is a pain to mow there every yr so I am hoping to turn in into a flower bed lol. thanks

I wanted to add that the bank in in full sun . It is not a very big or steep bank, a little one.

Answer 1

4 o clocks is a good flower to plant grow like crazy and hard to kill

Answer 2

Hardy plants that will spread and establish a tight groundcover in full sun, without the need for water (once established) except during very dry weather are the Vinca minor and many species of Iceplant already mentioned, plus both low and taller Sedum species, the Creeping or Moss Phloxes (P. subulata and P. drummondi), Candytuft (but be sure it's the perennial Iberis sempervirens), landscape or blanket Roses, Daylilies, Ivy -- the small-leaved plants sold as house plants are almost all hardy, and are much more attractive than the larger-leaved species usually used as ground covers. All but the ivies flower.

Many small, low shrubs and subshrubs will work well, too: Lavender, Mints, Creeping Thyme, Chamomile, the creeping forms of Juniper and Hypericum, dwarf Hollies and Mugho Pine.

Answer 3

Try creeping phlox...it gives good ground coverage plus lots of lovely color cascading down the bank. If the bank isn't too steep, herbs and strawberries would be a practical thing to plant. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

It depends on how steep the bank is and how much water it can retain in the summer, otherwise you'll be out there watering a lot.
There are many plants both annuals and perennials that would take to that kind of landscape, it's up to you to decide if you want them every year or go through the hassle of replanting every year. Let alone how fancy you want to get.

Answer 5

There are several types of ground Ivy's, similar to climbing Ivy's, they are hardy and look after themselves. Or something from the cactus families. Those cabbage-looking ones...so many to choose from once you start looking in that direction.
these are tough, need little water and most have really magnificent flowers.

Answer 6

We have had good luck with Vinca. These vines require no maintenance and look great year round. They have purple flowers in the spring and maintain their dark green foliage all winter long. They are hardy to USDA zone 4.

We have more information about them at our website. Check it out at-

http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.com/groundcover.html

Answer 7

i like ferns, they are very stable, yet actually relies upon in what area of the country you reside. I also have a economic business enterprise close to the front of my homestead and that i've got planted ferns, they look the proper option. They improve this stable roots that lead them to very stable to the floor.

Answer 8

Ice plants, you can find places to order them just by typing in ice plants, they will spread and bloom from spring to frost and are a low ground cover.

Answer 9

Day lillies

Answer 10

I would recommend phlox