What would be good plants for this spot?

I have spaces that are 5'x1'. Looking for preferably evergreen flowering plants that grow 2' to 4' tall and not more than 2' wide. Would like lots of year round color. The longer it flowers the better. Winter berries for the birds would be good also. Maybe color change in the fall too. The spot gets full sun during the day. I am in Northern California, Sacramento area. Probably asking for a lot. Any suggestions? Thanks.

What would be good plants for this spot?
I had a yard with long narrow beds and I wanted a tidy but interesting look so I put in herbs of all types and colors. Most herbs bloom modest little flowers, but they stay tidy looking for a few years, most have good manners and don't take over the yard, and you can use them in your cooking. Go beyond basil and parsley, try hyssop, lavenders, tri-colored sage, thyme, dill, and rosemary. Lamb's ears are soft and fuzzy with pretty silver leaves. Lemon verbena and lemon balm have fragrant leaves, and there are lots of different types of scented geraniums out there as well. I had fun finding dozens of different herbs to fill the garden. Watch out for the mints though, they will take over the world.



Some minature roses would be a good choice as well, you can enjoy the flowers and the birds can eat the rose hips in the winter.



For more immediate pop, mix up the plantings pansies and nasturtiums for color--and the flowers are edible so you can toss some in your next salad and impress your friends.



The best part is these are low maintenance, mulch with some bark, water, and enjoy.
Reply:You need to remember the leaves come back on the trees in Spring and the sun will be alot different. So plan carefully.
Reply:pot its not a evergreen but you have something to do in the winter
Reply:Have you tried lorapedlum? It's a nice plant that looks good all year long. Make certain that you get the variety that stays small. There is also a tall variety. Try some of your local flea markets for growers who sell there. You can get some wonderful plants at a fraction of the cost of nurseries.

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