A Glowing Summer Border Idea with Irises, Alliums, Catmint and Sage
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders
How not to marvel at the sumptuous colors of this perennial combination which can be enjoyed for several weeks in late spring or early summer. Fairly easy to recreate, it includes relatively drought tolerant species such as gaily-colored Tall Bearded Irises, cool purples and blues of Sage, Catmint or Garden Phlox, all splashed with the graceful blossoms of White Flower Lace.
Most plants have won prestigious awards and make excellent fresh cut flowers that can be pleasantly enjoyed at home!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
4 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 4
– 8
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Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Allium Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Germanica - Bearded Iris Great Plant Combination Ideas with Nepeta - Catmint Great Plant Combination Ideas with Phlox Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage
GAP Photos/J S Sira
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 | 4
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Allium Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Germanica - Bearded Iris Great Plant Combination Ideas with Nepeta - Catmint Great Plant Combination Ideas with Phlox Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage
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Iris 'Supreme Sultan' (Bearded Iris)
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Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht' (Wood Sage)
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Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental Onion)
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Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' (Catmint)
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Orlaya grandiflora (White Lace Flower)
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Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' (Garden Phlox)
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