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A Late Season Border Idea with Hibiscus and Grasses

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Get inspired by this mid to late season garden where the showy scarlet flowers and dark foliage of ‘Hibiscus Midnight Marvel’ (Rose Mallow) are beautifully combined with the architectural Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ (Feather Reed Grass), the dramatic Canna ‘Phasion’ (Canna Lily) and the rich lilac flowers of Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena).

An excellent garden idea for the sunny landscape. Easy to grow, most plants are drought tolerant, attract butterflies and hummingbirds, are deer and rabbit resistant and recipients of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Enjoy!

Garden Information

Hardiness 8
Heat Zones 7 - 8
Climate Zones 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage

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Verbena Hibiscus Calamagrostis (Reed Grass) Canna
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Hibiscus ‘Cranberry Crush’ (Rose Mallow)
Hibiscus ‘Summer in Paradise’ (Rose Mallow)
Hibiscus ‘Vintage Wine’ (Rose Mallow)
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ (Feather Reed Grass)
Canna ‘Pretoria’ (Canna Lily)
Canna ‘Musifolia’ (Canna Lily)
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 8
Heat Zones 7 - 8
Climate Zones 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
Verbena Hibiscus Calamagrostis (Reed Grass) Canna
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Mid-Atlantic
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