Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Border Planting Ideas, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
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!
| 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 |
GAP Photos/Heather Edwards
| 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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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet' (Yarrow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Kniphofia 'Jenny Bloom' (Red Hot Poker) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Foeniculum vulgare 'Rubrum' (Bronze Fennel) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Stipa tenuissima (Mexican Feather Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snowcap' (Shasta Daisy) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Briza media (Quaking Grass) | 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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