A Distinguished Border Idea
Hedges ideas, Fence ideas, Plant combination ideas, Borders ideas, Perennial combinations,
If you are looking for a low-maintenance but stylish hedge for your driveway, this might be the one! Combine these 3 award-winning plants: the evergreen neat domes of Shrubby Veronica (Hebe rakaiensis), with the architectural and diaphanous veils of airy Golden Oats (Stipa gigantea) and the graceful sweeps of misty blue-purple flowers of Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia). And enjoy!
All plants have won prestigious awards.
Garden Information
Hardiness |
8 – 9
|
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Heat Zones | 8
– 9
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
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 |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hebe - Shrubby Veronicas Great Plant Combination Ideas with Perovskia - Russian Sages Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stipa - Feather Grasses
GAP Photos/Leigh Clapp - Design: Acres Wild
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 | 8 – 9
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 9
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
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 |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hebe - Shrubby Veronicas Great Plant Combination Ideas with Perovskia - Russian Sages Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stipa - Feather Grasses
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Hebe rakaiensis (Shrubby Veronica)
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Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)
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