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!
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | 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 |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | 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 |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Geranium 'Rozanne' (Cranesbill) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Geranium pratense 'Plenum Violaceum' (Meadow Cranesbill) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham' (Bee Balm) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Phlox paniculata 'David' (Garden Phlox) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album' (Culver's Root) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Baptisia x Bicolor 'Starlite' (False Indigo) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
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