Plants in the Killik & Co Futureproof Garden

Named after the notable plantswoman and garden designer, this ‘white sage’ is highly valued for its new, argent young shoots. A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, the lance-shaped, woolly-white leaves with jagged margins are aromatic when bruised. A magnificent and drought tolerant (once established), ground-covering foil for pastel pinks, yellows, or other Mediterranean, cottage, and herb-themed flowering plants.

A woodland perennial to 1.5m tall, grown for its serrated, nettle-like leaves which are held on red stalks. In late summer, drooping white flower tassels are produced.

A low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial with spiny-edged, lance-shaped leaves. New foliage emerges bronze-red in colour before turning green. Sprays of soft yellow flowers with curving, narrow petals are borne on wiry stems in spring.

Producing a basal rosette of hairy and scented leaves the first year and flowers the second year, this deer-resistant biennial or short-lived perennial produces an essential oil used to flavour vermouth, wines and liqueurs. The pink to purple floral bracts remain showy after the white to mauve corollas fade and also attract beneficial insects including butterflies.

Mounds of finely cut, filigree foliage clothe sturdy, upright stems that are topped with big (up to 12cm across) flower clusters. Initially flattened and lime green, these flowerheads gradually become dome-shaped, and open to greenish-white flowers. Their colouring acts as a wonderful foil for intense shades of plum and purple and the flowers last well after being cut and added to the vase.

A clump-forming, deciduous herbaceous perennial to around 60cm with bright green foliage with burgundy-red ‘V’–shaped markings. Upright red stems produce sprays of small red flowers in late summer. Seeds freely.