A Luminous Prairie Planting Idea for Your Summer
Plant Combinations, Prairie Planting Ideas, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
Wouldn't you love your sunny borders to look like this in late spring or early summer? Low maintenance and easy to grow, all these prolific bloomers will bring fireworks of color to your landscape!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
4 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow |
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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 | 4 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow |
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