05-11-2014, 04:46 AM
If you like edibles and low maintenance consider mint or oregano. Both of the main varieties of oregano (traditional greek & the thicker mexican) do very well for me with almost NO work. Basil, especially the lemon kind, has also been self-seeding in my garden for 5+ years. Rosemary grows a little taller into a hedge but is also low maintenance. Throw some pineapple plants into the mix maybe.
Non-edibles that also seem to work for lots of folks are false heather (purple or white flowers), joy weed, vinca. The most common low-growing bromeliad, "Neoregelia carolinae" is easy to find and grow, but can harbor mosquitos and stinky water is not rinsed out often - so fine if it's planted away from your house. Talk to some of the vendors at Maku'u that have ground covers or the always-helpful folks at Garden Exchange.
Non-edibles that also seem to work for lots of folks are false heather (purple or white flowers), joy weed, vinca. The most common low-growing bromeliad, "Neoregelia carolinae" is easy to find and grow, but can harbor mosquitos and stinky water is not rinsed out often - so fine if it's planted away from your house. Talk to some of the vendors at Maku'u that have ground covers or the always-helpful folks at Garden Exchange.