Perennial Plants

Getting periwinkle under control

Judith Adam

Periwinkle, sometimes called myrtle has a beautiful blue or white spring flower. Its small leaves that work well with perennial plants and woody shrubs.

Alpine strawberry. Photo from Richters.com

Growing alpine strawberries

Judith Adam

Sweet alpine strawberries are small intensely flavoured little berries also known as fraises des bois. The attractive perennial plants make good groundcover.

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