Pasque flower PLANTS

Foliage plants are plants considered to have decorative, colourful and interesting leaves. Such plants can create interesting garden spaces and can provide shade, color and cover for a range of needs.

When choosing plants, gardeners usually think of flowers first. Often overlooked are plants with foliage interest, which adds a different component to the landscape.

There are many kinds of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees that provide leaf color throughout the growing season. Foliage can be an effective background element or take center stage.

Look for foliage attributes such as color, variegated patterns, leaf shape and texture. Some varieties change hues throughout the year, while others exhibit spectacular fall color. Think about how different plants will look together and how foliage complements other features such as flowers, berries, fruit, and bark.

Using foliage for decoration and cover has a benefit of being a long-lasting effect that can outlast shorter term flowers and annuals. This can have such benefits as ongoing decorative appeal, longer term shading or cover and even food sources where relevan .