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Isn\u2019t every plant great in a group? Well, the answer is no. Some plants are too vigorous in their growth habits to share the stage, while others are better if put on a pedestal all their own (i.e. the focal point plants of the landscape). Today\u2019s episode we talk about plants that are great in masses\u2014that is to say\u2014in groups of three or more. We have options for shade, choices for sun, and selections for those in-between exposures situations. We\u2019ll also feature some great plants that we\u2019ve seen grouped to perfection in gardens featured in Fine Gardening. And you don\u2019t have to be a millionaire to group plants. Many of our suggestions are easily divided after just a year or two, providing you with multiple plants for the price of just one.

Expert guest: \xa0Daniel Robarts is a horticulturist at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine.

Danielle's Plants

'Kitten Around' catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Kitten Around', Zones 3-8)

\u2018All Gold\u2019 Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold', Zones 5-9)

'Kobold' liatris (Liatris spicata 'Kobold', Zones 3-8)

Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens and cvs., Zones 3-9)

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Carol's Plants

\u2018Galaxy Blue\u2019 agapanthus (Agapanthus \u2018Galaxy Blue\u2019, Zones 6-10)

Feather Falls\u2122 sedge (Carex 'ET CRX01', Zones 5-9)

Firefinch\u2122 coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'G0052Y\u2019, Zones 4-8)

Flowering tobacco (Nicotiana sylvestris, Zones 10-11)

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Expert\u2019s Plants

\u2018Millenium\u2019 allium (Allium \u2018Millenium\u2019, Zones 5-8)

'Brunette' bugbane (Actaea simplex 'Brunette', Zones 3-8)

'Starry Starry Night' hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night', Zones 4-9)