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Rock garden plants thrive where others cannot. Whether you prefer rock garden shrubs or flowers, find the right rock garden plants at HowStuffWorks.

Featured Article: Pasqueflower

Pasqueflower is an early-blooming flower that will grow in rocky soil and produces anemone-shaped blossoms. In this article, learn about planting, growing, propagating, and using pasqueflower. See more »

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Saponaria

Saponaria forms long stems that branch out, creating a trailing effect. Small flowers of clear pink are produced from the height of summer to fall. Learn more about this plant, which is perfect for the conditions of a rock garden.

Spring Heath

Spring heath will bloom throughout the growing season with small pink flowers. In this article, learn about planting, growing, propagating, and using spring heath.

Stonecrop

Stonecrop is a succulent herb with terminal clusters of small, star-shaped flowers. They are very rare but easy to care for in full sun and are excellent in the bed and border in masses.

Trumpet Gentian

Trumpet gentian is native to alpine environments, making it perfect for rock gardens. Trumpet-shaped flowers of an unusual hue (dark navy blue with darker, green-striped throats) sit on very short stems above spreading foliage. Learn more about this plant.

Yucca

Yucca, also known as Adam's Needle, is well-adapted to arid, desert conditions. Cream-colored, bell-shaped flowers often bloom during the summer, which contrasts to the dark green leaves. Learn more about this plant that is best suited for rock gardens.