A Fresh Border Idea with Monarda, Geranium and Phlox
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Summer Borders
A lovely plant combination for a long-lasting display. Easy to grow, the plants selected offer a soft harmony of pink, blue and purple shades that are soothing to the eye. The planting palette includes herbaceous perennials chosen for their individual qualities, such as Geranium 'Rozanne' (Cranesbill), Geranium pratense 'Plenum Violaceum' (Meadow Cranesbill), Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham' (Bee Balm), Phlox paniculata 'David' (Garden Phlox), Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album' (Culver's Root), Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Sage) and Baptisia × bicolor 'Starlite' (False Indigo).
Most plants are top performers and recipients of prestigious awards. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 2
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Baptisia - False Indigo Great Plant Combination Ideas with Geranium - Cranesbills Great Plant Combination Ideas with Monarda - Bee Balms Great Plant Combination Ideas with Phlox Great Plant Combination Ideas with Veronicastrum - Culver's Roots
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 | 5 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 2
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Baptisia - False Indigo Great Plant Combination Ideas with Geranium - Cranesbills Great Plant Combination Ideas with Monarda - Bee Balms Great Plant Combination Ideas with Phlox Great Plant Combination Ideas with Veronicastrum - Culver's Roots
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Geranium 'Rozanne' (Cranesbill)
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Geranium pratense 'Plenum Violaceum' (Meadow Cranesbill)
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Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham' (Bee Balm)
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Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena)
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Phlox paniculata 'David' (Garden Phlox)
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Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album' (Culver's Root)
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Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Sage)
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Baptisia x Bicolor 'Starlite' (False Indigo)
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