Use these suggested plantings and design elements to create a soothing Southeast meditation garden.

Plant List

A. Eastern redbud (Cercis Canadensis) 
Alternative: Silverbell (Halesia Carolina) or other small accent tree 

B. Hearts-a-bustin (Euonymus americanus) 
Alternative: Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) or other specimen plant with winter interest 

C. Sugarcane plumegrass (Saccharum giganteum) 
Alternative: Other tall grass 

D. Spotted horsemint (Monarda punctata) 
Alternative: Narrowleaf mountain mint (Pycnantheum tenuifolium); non-native options include lavender, sage or rosemary) or other medium-height, scented, woody or herbaceous plant 

E. Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia) 
Alternative: Non-native options include thyme or other groundcover plant 

F. Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) 
Alternative: Little bluestem (Schyzachirium scoparium) or other small grass 

Key

1. Stone-edged patio (patio surface can be pea gravel, concrete or flagstone)
2. Water feature (bowl or fountain)
3. Boulder
4. Bamboo fence, 2' x 6' panels
5. Bamboo fence, 2' x 4' panels
6. Bamboo fence, 2' x 2' panels
7. Candle lantern (or solar light)
8. Stepping stones
9. Entrance
10. Bench