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A Brightly Colored Path


Awash with color, these terracota slab stones steps are closely adorned with Verbena 'Homestead Purple' (Verbena canadensis), a vigorous, award-winning perennial that blooms its heart out in a profuse display of rich, bright purple blossoms from late spring to frost. As a way to smooth the path turns, Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima or Stipa tenuissima) has been interplanted. This exceptionally lovely and graceful ornamental grass exhibits silvery-green thread-like leaves that sway gracefully in the slightest breeze, delicately softening the landscapes. 

A charming garden path, created by Derviss Design, where it is a real pleasure to walk along. 

All plants are deer, drought and dry soil tolerant. Enjoy!

Garden Information

Hardiness 7 – 10
Heat Zones 7 – 12
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil
Attracts Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Banks and Slopes , Beds and Borders , Outdoor Steps , Pathways
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage , Mediterranean Garden , Traditional Garden

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Garden Information

Hardiness 7 – 10
Heat Zones 7 – 12
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil
Attracts Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Banks and Slopes , Beds and Borders , Outdoor Steps , Pathways
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage , Mediterranean Garden , Traditional Garden

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Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stipa - Feather Grasses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Verbena


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