Learn about the plants we selected for our 2024 Idea House.
Steph Greenis the container garden designer and educator behind Richmond, Virginia-basedContained Creations.
For example, in a backyard planter at the Idea House, she usedClarity BlueTM Dianellaas the centerpiece.
Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Its the versatility that i love.
The Soft Caress Mahonia was absolutely the perfect choice for this spot.
Its a great, tough evergreen; it can take the shade, she says.
Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Red SkyTM Ilex fit the bill.
Its very columnar, and it perfectly punctuates the narrow walls between the garage doors, says Green.
Plus, it has upright spires of small, shiny leaves like the gardenias flanking the porch steps.
I was really struck by this one, as its not your typical grass, she describes.
It almost has a buoyancy to the blades and sort of bounces back when you brush up against it.
I love that it holds its shape so well.
October Magic InspirationTM Camellia
It wouldnt be a Lowcountry house without a nod to Charlestons famed camellias.
Theyre adorable, with itty bitty round, shiny leaves… and they happily take the late afternoon sun.
