Seasonal Progression

Provide seeds to feed the birds with this mix of perennials. DECADENCE® False Indigo (Baptisia) will be up first in spring, showing color in late spring to early summer. DESIGNER THREADS™ Coreopsis bring fine texture and a profusion of blooms through summer, leaving behind seedheads in late summer and fall. The round blooms of Summersong™ Firefinch™ Coneflowers will serve as landing pads for bees and butterflies beginning in midsummer. ROCK ‘N GROW® Sedum will add foliage interest starting in spring, before flowering in mid to late summer and leaving being attractive seedheads for fall and winter interest.

Environmental Requirements

Light: Full Sun
Moisture: Light to Moderate
Soil: Best in loose, well-drained soils
Zones: 5-8
Features: Pollinator Friendly, Heat Tolerant, Long Season of Bloom, Tolerates Clay Soil, Low Maintenance, Low Water Needs (when established)

Coreopsis verticillata DESIGNER THREADS™ 'Golden Needles' 

 

DESIGNER THREADS™ Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata)

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Long Season of Bloom • Drought Tolerant • Cut Flower
Height: 16-20"
Spread: 20-24"
Zones: 5-9
Plant Ratio: 2
Primary Season of Interest: Late Spring through Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Spring & Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Easy to grow, this perennial will thrive in any well-drained soil with full sun. Drought tolerant when established.

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Sedum ROCK 'N GROW® 'Midnight Velvet' 

 

ROCK 'N GROW® Sedum

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Pollinator Friendly • Rabbit Resistant • Summer & Fall Interest
Height: 16-24"
Spread: 26-32"
Zones: 3-9
Plant Ratio: 2
Primary Season of Interest: Late Summer and Fall
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer (Foliage)
Care Tips: Performs best in full sun and poor to average, well-drained soil. Does not require supplemental water. Do not fertilize.

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Echinacea SUMMERSONG™ Firefinch™ 

 

SUMMERSONG™ Firefinch™ Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Pollinator Favorite • Low Maintenance • Attractive Seedheads
Height: 12-16"
Spread: 16-18"
Zones: 4-8
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Late Summer
Secondary Season of Interest:Fall (Seedheads)
Care Tips: Grow in sunny and hot locations with well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade, but best performance is in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.

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Baptisia DECADENCE® 'Lemon Meringue' 

 

DECADENCE® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia)

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Nativar • Low Maintenance • Pollinator Friendly
Height: 30-42"
Spread: 30-42"
Zones: 4-9
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Late Spring - Early Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Late Summer (seedheads)
Care Tips: Grows best in full sun and average to poor, well-drained soil. Moderately drought tolerant once established. Very long-lived perennial.

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