A Naturalistic Border Idea with Perennials and Grasses
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
Awash with colors and shapes from mid-summer to fall, this naturalistic planting is really fascinating. It combines the brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges of Achillea 'Terracotta' and 'Moonshine', Helenium 'Waldtraut', and Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford'.
They are artfully interplanted with the cool blues of Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) and Eryngium x zabelii 'Jos Eijking' (Sea Holly).
Not to forget the brilliant presence and intoxicating fragrance of Lilium 'Regale', a remarkable lily with glistening pure white trumpets adorned with golden throats and pinkish-purple streaks on the outside. On a still evening, nothing can match the sweet fragrance emanating from its abundant blossoms - up to 25 blossoms per stem for a spectacular long-lasting display.
Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and low maintenance, most plants are deer or rabbit resistant and are recipients of prestigious awards. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
8 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 7
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
Soil Ph | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Achillea - Yarrows Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agapanthus - African Lilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Dahlia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Eryngium - Sea Hollies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Helenium - Sneezeweeds Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stipa - Feather Grasses
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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 | 8 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
Soil Ph | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Achillea - Yarrows Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agapanthus - African Lilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Dahlia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Eryngium - Sea Hollies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Helenium - Sneezeweeds Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stipa - Feather Grasses
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Achillea 'Moonshine' (Yarrow)
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Gypsophila paniculata (Baby's Breath)
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