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A Long-Lasting Summer Idea for your Borders with Lavender, Achillea and Sedum

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Garden Ideas, Border ideas, Perennial Planting, Perennial combination, Summer Borders, Lavender Munstead, Munstead Lavender, Achillea Pink Grapfruit, Sedum Purple Emperor, Carex Flagellifera, drought tolerant border

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!

Garden Information

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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Alternative Plants to Consider

Achillea millefolium ‘Summer Pastels’ (Yarrow)
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Melissa Lilac’ (Lavender)
Sedum ‘Herbstfreude’ (‘Autumn Joy’)
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ (Lavender)

Learn About These Genera

Achillea (Yarrow)
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)
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 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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