A Long-Lasting Summer Border Idea
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Garden Paths
You may want to try this planting combination as a beautiful way of bringing interest to your garden path. All plants are drought and dry soil tolerant, fairly pest-free and low maintenance, excellent in fresh cut flower bouquets and will reward you with plentiful blossoms and happy butterflies! Easy to replicate too - Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 9
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Pathways |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Eryngium - Sea Hollies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Verbena
GAP Photos/Fiona Lea
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 | 5 – 9
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Pathways |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Eryngium - Sea Hollies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Verbena
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender)
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Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos Blue' (Mediterranean Sea Holly)
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Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena)
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Deschampsia cespitosa (Tufted Hair Grass)
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