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A Superb Fall Trio

Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Fall Borders


Radiating in the fall garden with their erect golden spikes, Red Hot Pokers (Kniphofia) offer a soft and warm contrast to the purple clouds of Tall Verbena (Verbena bonariensis) and the profuse sky blue Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium). Drought tolerant, this combination is fairly easy to re-create. A great way of coloring your garden in fall!

A perfect idea for sandy soils!

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Hardiness 7 – 8
Heat Zones 7 – 8
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid,Late)
Fall
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Sand
Soil Ph Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow , Traditional Garden

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Great Plant Combination Ideas with Aster Great Plant Combination Ideas with Kniphofia - Red Hot Pokers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Verbena


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 7 – 8
Heat Zones 7 – 8
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid,Late)
Fall
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Sand
Soil Ph Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow , Traditional Garden

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Great Plant Combination Ideas with Aster Great Plant Combination Ideas with Kniphofia - Red Hot Pokers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Verbena


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Kniphofia 'Percy's Pride' (Red Hot Poker)
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