7: Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Lavender, as some of you may already know, is drought-resistant and forms tidy mounds. It doesn’t spread aggressively, making it an excellent choice for borders and pollinators
8: Globe Thistle (Echinops Ritro)
The globe thistle is a clumping, non-invasive plant. It offers a bold texture in the garden, and vibrant, bee-friendly blooms that demand attention. Keep in mind that this plant will only spread by seed if left unmanaged.
9: Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium‘Terracotta’, ‘Moonshine’)
In the case of yarrows, you want to choose cultivars that have a clumping habit. Avoid any wild yarrow varieties, which can spread aggressively and ruin your garden borders.
10: Blue Fescue (Festuca Glauca)
Blue fescue plants produce evergreen clumps that stay put and don’t spread aggressively. They’re great for edging or creating contrast in the garden.
11: Bergenia (Bergenia Cordifolia)
Bergenia is a broad-leafed, evergreen, and non-invasive plant that produces lovely spring flowers and bold foliage for year-round structure.
But if after learning all this, you realize you’re ready to put in a bit more effort, Dragana also wrote an excellent article on plants that keep your garden borders looking good year-round, it’s well worth a read.
Let’s Conclude
I said it before, and I’ll say it again, DO NOT take the word “neglect” literally.
Many people make the mistake of planting low-maintenance plants and completely forgetting about them; that’s just not how it works. Even low-maintenance plants require some care from time to time.
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