well-drained soil in partial shade
Compact foliage has sturdy stems that experience less winter dieback and breakage
'Alexander' boasts much larger heart-shaped leaves that are covered in metallic silver with intricate dark green veins and a thin green margin
and a yellow Hosta such as 'August Moon'
Silver Mound prospers in dry heat and average soil
Campanula poscharskyana 'Blue Waterfall' (Serbian Bellflower) Variegated well-drained soil in partial shadeCaptivating dark blue, bell shaped flowers with just a bit of a white center appear mostly in June and July over clean green cascading foliage, smothering the leaves with brilliant dark blue color, perfect for dry walls, rock gardens, containers, the edges of a path, or in the front of the border. Fast growing and heat tolerant, keep this tough 8 10" Bellflower from too moist a spot. Expect some repeat blooms in the fall. Plan to divide this fast