A Fabulous Plant Combination for Moist Soils and Shady Gardens
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders
Brighten a moist and shady area of your garden with this striking plant combination pairing the remarkable flower plumes of Astilbes with the intriguing blossoms of Great masterwort (Astrantia major), the colorful umbels of Yarrow (Achillea), the fragrant golden blooms of Giant Cowslip (Primula florindae) and the purple vertical flower spikes of Big Betony (Stachys macrantha). An easy and remarkable late spring - early summer border to enjoy!
Most plants are low maintenance, trouble-free and ignored by deer and rabbits!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
4 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 7
– 7
|
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Ponds and Streams |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Achillea - Yarrows Great Plant Combination Ideas with Astilbe Great Plant Combination Ideas with Astrantia - Masterworts Great Plant Combination Ideas with Primula - Primrose Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stachys
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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 | 4 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 7
|
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Ponds and Streams |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Achillea - Yarrows Great Plant Combination Ideas with Astilbe Great Plant Combination Ideas with Astrantia - Masterworts Great Plant Combination Ideas with Primula - Primrose Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stachys
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Primula florindae (Giant Cowslip)
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