Pachyphragma macrophyllum

Hardy semi-evergreen perennial, glossy dark green leaves, four-petalled white flowers March-April. 20cm. Full or part shade. Any soil, even dry. Will self sow.

Eryngium pandanifolium ‘Physic Purple’

Hardy, evergreen perennial with spiny sword-like leaves and large umbel heads of small purple flowers. 2.5m Sun and shelter with moist free draining soil. Pollinator friendly.

Eryngium agavifolium

Hardy evergreen perennial with rosettes of sharply toothed sword-shaped leaves and small green thimble like flowerheads on branching stems July to Aug. 1.2m. Sun, well drained soil. Protect from winter wet.

Dianthus deltoides AGM

Hardy evergreen mat forming perennial with narrow dark green foliage and small single rich magenta-red flowers June to Aug. 45cm. Full sun and preferably well drained alkaline soil.

Carex buchananii

Hardy evergreen perennial sedge with upright red/brown leaves. 60cm. Sun or part shade and moist well drained soil.