Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders
If you’re in search of a garden border that’s both enduring and low-maintenance, this combination of drought-tolerant, mostly pest-free plants may be your answer! This blend melds the aromatic, purple blossoms of Lavender with Yarrow’s (Achillea) rosy, plate-like flower clusters. To deepen the color palette, Sedum’s rich, burgundy leaves are added to the mix, beautifully complemented by the golden-brown tufts of Weeping Brown Sedge (Carex flagellifera). The result is a delightful array of hues that attract butterflies and endure from early summer through to autumn.
This plant collection is particularly well-suited for gravel or rock gardens, as well as traditional cottage gardens. Besides offering visual appeal, these plants have the practical advantages of being resistant to both deer and rabbits. You’ll enjoy the low-maintenance nature of this planting scheme, which not only requires minimal care but also offers months of vibrant color and fragrant blossoms. Whether you’re an expert gardener or a beginner, this garden combination promises an effortless yet rewarding horticultural experience. Enjoy!
| Hardiness |
6 - 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) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
GAP Photos/Matt Anker
| Hardiness |
6 - 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) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Carex flagellifera (Weeping Brown Sedge) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor' (Stonecrop) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' (Lavender) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Achillea millefolium 'Pink Grapefruit' (Yarrow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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