A Fantastic Two Plant Hedge
Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders
This fantastic hedge has been realized with 2 award-winning plants, which beautifully provide vertical interest, color and a lovely foliage for months. Deer and drought tolerant, this low maintenance hedge has been created by Jean Marsh Design Inc, to replace existing turf. A much smarter and lovelier approach!
Key ingredients to this success: Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) and Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum)
Garden Information
Hardiness |
9 – 10
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 12
|
Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Hedges and Screens , Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Pennisetum - Fountain Grasses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage
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 | 9 – 10
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 12
|
Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Hedges and Screens , Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Pennisetum - Fountain Grasses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage
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Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Purple Fountain Grass)
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Salvia leucantha (Mexican Bush Sage)
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