Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Prairie Plantings
Effortless to recreate, this vibrant prairie-style arrangement features several stunning elements that not only flourish with minimal care but also offer weeks of eye-catching hues and textures. In this mix, you’ll find the dramatic, spiky silvery-blue blooms of Eryngium giganteum, commonly known as Miss Willmott’s Ghost. They perfectly complement the airy lavender-blue flowers of Perovskia atriplicifolia, or Russian Sage. Add to this the ethereal white blossoms of Gaura lindheimeri, known as Beeblossom, and the radiant pink petals of Echinacea purpurea ‘Rubinglow’, also called Purple Coneflower.
Growing quickly and frequented by both bumblebees and butterflies, these perennials are all stars when it comes to low maintenance. They are not only free from most pests and diseases but also resistant to deer and drought. Plus, they all serve as excellent candidates for cut flowers, allowing you to bring a piece of your beautiful garden indoors. Enjoy this resilient and captivating plant ensemble!
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
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| Eryngium giganteum (Miss Willmott's Ghost) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinglow' (Coneflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Gaura lindheimeri (White Gaura) | 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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