Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders
This desirable and long-lasting summer border is fairly easy to replicate in order to be enjoyed at home. Gloriously teaming up with the vertical purple-blue spikes of Salvia farinacea (Mealy-Cup Sage) are the long arching plumes of Pennisetum setaceum (Purple Fountain Grass) which sway gracefully in the summer breeze. Both plants are drought tolerant, deer resistant, require very little care and won prestigious awards. They may be grown as annual plants in cool winter areas. Enjoy!
| Hardiness |
2 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Credit: Botanik Foto
| Hardiness |
2 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Recreate this garden. Specify the percentages you would like to have of each plant and input the dimensions of your garden space.We'll give you a shopping list so you know how many plants you need.
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia farinacea 'Evolution' (Mealy Cup Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Purple Fountain Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
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