A Pretty Summer Border Idea with Irises, Astrantia and Grasses
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders
This perennial planting of herbaceous plants creates a colorful ornamental landscape in late spring or early summer. Towering above the delicate, claret flowers of Astrantia major (Mugwort) and the elegant clouds of feathery panicles of Deschampsia cespitosa (Tufted Hair Grass), spectacular tall Bearded Irises garner the attention.
Deer resistant, most plants make excellent cut flowers that can be pleasantly enjoyed at home!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 7
|
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Heat Zones | 5
– 7
|
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Astrantia - Masterworts Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Germanica - Bearded Irises Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sages
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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 | 5 – 7
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 7
|
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Astrantia - Masterworts Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Germanica - Bearded Irises Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sages
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Iris 'Black Swan' (Bearded Iris)
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Astrantia major 'Claret' (Great Masterwort)
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Deschampsia cespitosa (Tufted Hair Grass)
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