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In response to Welcome to my Flower Gardens! posted by misalo:

You've done a lot! Maybe zinnea linnearis in white -- it sprawls nicely? Or maybe a tiny sedum, some are spreaders like carpeting? or the native twinflower -- pale purple flowers, not quite pink but a pastel(Dyschoriste oblongifolia)? Or moss verbena in white and pink (Glandularia puchella ) which tends to trail and spill nicely over the edge, a nice series is Tapien. Or maybe Kalanchoe -- there are pink ones out there, although not a trailer or spreader. Spicy globe basil is tiny in scale and makes a really cute edger, little green globes, although it might be too hot for it in full sun and sandy soil and it is not a spreader. And portulaca would be a classic sprawler spreader and you can find hot pink and soft pink, also white. Your garden sounds terrific! Make sure you let us know how it is doing as the season progresses.

ps It really can be difficult to find natives sometimes. If you ask at the nurseries, maybe that will encourage them to consider carrying some.

If you check with local botanic gardens and wildflower preserves they may have suggestions for sources or may even have their own native plant sales.

Or maybe your local county extension could suggest a source.

-- posted by Cottage_Garden