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A Pretty Summer Border Idea with Irises, Mullein and Sage

Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders


How not to marvel at the sumptuous colors of this perennial combination which can be enjoyed for several weeks in late spring or early summer. Fairly easy to recreate, it includes relatively drought tolerant plants in rich shades of reds, purples, and plums such as Tall Bearded Irises, Sage, and Mullein, all splashed with the graceful blossoms of Baltic Parsley.

Most plants make excellent fresh-cut flowers that can be pleasantly enjoyed at home!

Garden Information

Hardiness 6 – 8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard , Informal and Cottage

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Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Germanica - Bearded Iris Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage Great Plant Combination Ideas with Verbascum - Mulleins


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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 6 – 8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard , Informal and Cottage

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Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Germanica - Bearded Iris Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage Great Plant Combination Ideas with Verbascum - Mulleins


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