A Cheerful Border Idea with Monarda, Agastache and Echinacea
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Summer Borders
A lovely plant combination for a long-lasting display. Backed with the impressive stature of Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) is a superb perennial combination including richly colored mop-headed Bee Balms (Monarda), fresh-looking Purple Coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea), both interplanted with the dense blue spikes of Anise Hyssop (Agastache) and the white spires of Korean Mint (Agastache foeniculum). At the front of the border, a rich pink Sedum has been added for a soft splash of color in fall.
A simple and easy plant combination to create a lovely and unforgettable spectacle! Easy to grow and fairly low care, most plants are attractive to butterflies or hummingbirds!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
6 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 5
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agastache - Hyssops Great Plant Combination Ideas with Echinacea - Coneflower Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hydrangea Great Plant Combination Ideas with Monarda - Bee Balms Great Plant Combination Ideas with Sedum - Stonecrops
Credit: GAP Photos/Elke Borkowski
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 | 6 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agastache - Hyssops Great Plant Combination Ideas with Echinacea - Coneflower Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hydrangea Great Plant Combination Ideas with Monarda - Bee Balms Great Plant Combination Ideas with Sedum - Stonecrops
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