Plants for bed beside house foundation

QuestionsPlants for bed beside house foundation
Corina Colleran Staff asked 14 years ago

We have two triangular shaped flower beds (approx 6 msq) as part of a new house build which are located in crevices between the house and footpath. That side of house is north facing. As a soil depth of more than 8 inches won’t be possible (due to house foundation, etc), can you suggest suitable planting within this bed with shallow roots – ideally something low maintenance, perennial, purple/blue blooms and if any evergreen foliage possible?