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A Long-Lasting Perennial Planting Idea with Kniphofia, Achillea and Leucanthemum

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Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Garden Ideas, Border ideas, Perennial Planting, Perennial combination, Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet', Stipa tenuissima, Foeniculum, Leucanthemum, Kniphofia, shasta daisy

Ignite your garden with this compelling plant medley, designed to enthrall both the eye and the senses. Start with the towering spires of Kniphofia ‘Jenny Bloom’ (Red Hot Poker), which provide architectural flair. Pair them with the aromatic Foeniculum vulgare ‘Rubrum’ (Bronze Fennel) and the whimsical sway of Briza media (Quaking Grass). Add layers beneath with the ceaseless flowering prowess of Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’ (Yarrow) and the crisp white blooms of Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snowcap’ (Shasta Daisy).

Not only will this tapestry of textures and colors enliven your garden, but it also serves a functional role by attracting an array of hummingbirds. It’s a visual feast and a natural habitat rolled into one.

Both easy to cultivate and highly resistant to drought, this selection of plants offers a low-maintenance, yet stunning, garden display. Enjoy a summer-long spectacle that keeps on giving, making your garden a focal point of admiration and a sanctuary for wildlife. Enjoy!

Garden Information

Hardiness 7 - 9
Heat Zones 7 - 8
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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Alternative Plants to Consider

Kniphofia ‘Tawny King’ (Red Hot Poker)
Kniphofia rooperi (Red Hot Poker)

Learn About These Genera

Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
Achillea (Yarrow)
Leucanthemum x superbum (Shasta Daisy)
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 7 - 9
Heat Zones 7 - 8
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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