A Distinguished Border Idea

Hedges ideas, Fence ideas, Plant combination ideas, Borders ideas, Perennial combinations,

Garden Ideas, Landscaping ideas, Hedges ideas, Plant combination ideas, Borders ideas, Perennial combinations, Russian Sage, Shrubby Veronica, Hebe, Hebe Rakaiensis, Stipa Gigantea, Giant Feather Grass, Driveway

Searching for a sophisticated yet easy-to-care-for hedge to line your driveway? Here’s a trifecta of award-winning plants that promises to deliver both style and durability: Shrubby Veronica (Hebe rakaiensis), Golden Oats (Stipa gigantea), and Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia).

Shrubby Veronica, known scientifically as Hebe rakaiensis, is the first contender. This evergreen plant boasts neat, dome-like forms that provide a year-round backdrop. Its compact nature makes it an excellent low hedge or ground cover, while the glossy, bright green leaves lend a touch of freshness to any landscape.
Next in line is the Golden Oats, or Stipa gigantea. This plant is renowned for its tall, elegant stalks adorned with oat-like flowers that shimmer in golden hues. The aesthetic appeal of Golden Oats lies in its seemingly translucent veil of flowers that rustle soothingly with every breeze, creating a dynamic and enchanting visual display.
The final component of this trio is the Russian Sage, Perovskia atriplicifolia. With its cloud of misty blue-purple flowers, it lends an air of ethereal beauty to the collection. Its long-blooming, fragrant flowers not only attract pollinators but also add a touch of grace and color to the ensemble.

When these three plants combine, the result is a captivating and resilient hedge, which will surely add character and charm to your driveway. Each has earned prestigious awards, a testament to their exceptional beauty and versatility.

Experience the pleasure of a tasteful, award-winning garden display that requires minimal upkeep!

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Garden Information

Hardiness	8 - 9
Heat Zones	8 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Maintenance	Low
Water Needs	Average
Soil Type	Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH	Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts	Birds
Landscaping Ideas	Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Pathways
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Modern Garden

Plants In This Garden

Hebe rakaiensis (Shrubby Veronica)

Compact, rounded, Hebe rakaiensis, commonly known as Shrubby Veronica, is a small, evergreen, dome-shaped shrub featuring tiny, bright glossy green leaves and short, dense spikes of white flowers from early to mid-summer.

Hardiness	8 - 10
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)

Stipa gigantea (Golden Oats)

Statuesque with tufts of foliage bursting with emerging seed heads in early summer

Hardiness	5 - 10
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height	5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm)
Spread	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)

Salvia yangii (Russian Sage)

Salvia yangii (Russian Sage) is a bushy, woody-based deciduous perennial with long terminal panicles of small, lavender-blue flowers, borne on thin white stems, clad with finely-dissected, aromatic gray-green leaves. Blooming for weeks from mid-summer to fall, this delicate-looking plant is a toughy that is resistant to drought, heat, pests, and poor soils.

Hardiness	4 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)

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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.