Plants for Creating the Small-Space Spring Garden Plan

2 Bearded iris (Iris ‘Dusky Challenger’): Zones 3-10 7 Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus): Zones 3-9 5 Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata): Zones 2-8 3 Forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica): Zones 5-9 5 Johnny-jump-up (Viola tricolor): Zones 3-8 7 Violet (Viola labradorica): Zones 3-8

If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes. And because some plants can become overly aggressive and spread out of control in certain climates, always check which species are considered invasive in your area before planting.

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