Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Spring Borders, Summer Borders
This captivating plant ensemble, ideal for rock or gravel gardens, comprises a thoughtful mix of succulent and perennial plants, meticulously chosen for their vibrant hues, minimal maintenance requirements, and adaptability to low-water conditions.
Taking pride of place at the heart of this striking collection is the stately Yucca gloriosa, also known as the Spanish Dagger. This plant’s grandeur is wonderfully complemented by the meandering stems of Euphorbia myrsinites or Myrtle Spurge, which bear spiralling, blue-green leaves and captivate onlookers with their striking clusters of lime-green flowers in spring.
Adding to this rich tapestry of textures and colours is the brilliantly hued Gaillardia ‘Arizona Sun’, a variety of Blanket Flower known for its prolonged bloom period, thereby adding a constant splash of vibrancy to the garden. Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’, a Lavender variety, enhances the palette further with its silver-toned foliage and delicate lavender-blue blossoms. The plant also exudes a delightful fragrance, making it an olfactory delight as well.
This planting scheme is not only visually appealing but also easy to reproduce. All plants included in this ensemble are resilient, tolerating conditions like deer intrusion, rabbit browsing, drought, and dry or rocky soils. Moreover, most of them are butterfly magnets, attracting these beautiful pollinators with their nectar, thereby adding a dynamic element to the garden.
In essence, this plant combination offers a low-maintenance yet visually engaging gardening solution that marries aesthetic appeal with ecological harmony. Its easy-care nature and vibrant beauty make it an inspiring choice for any gardening enthusiast.
| Hardiness |
7 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
GAP Photos//Martin Staffler
| Hardiness |
7 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Euphorbia myrsinites (Myrtle Spurge) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' (Blanket Flower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' (Lavender) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Yucca gloriosa 'Variegata' (Spanish Dagger) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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