Seasonal Progression

The background species of this recipe have roots in the Midwest, making the perennials in this mix well adapted to the region. DECADENCE® False Indigo (Baptisia) will be up first in spring, showing color in late spring to early summer. Firefly Yarrow will bloom in summer, holding their form to create attractive seedheads. LUMINARY® Tall Garden Phlox will carry the garden through summer with brightly colored blooms on large flower panicles. The round blooms of COLOR CODED® Coneflowers will serve as landing pads for bees and butterflies beginning in late summer.

Environmental Requirements

Light: Full Sun
Moisture: Low to Moderate
Soil: Adaptable from loose, well-drained soils, to heavy clay
Zones: 4-8
Features: Pollinator Friendly, Low Maintenance, Heat & Humidity Tolerant, Long Season of Bloom, Tolerates Clay Soil

Achillea 'Firefly Fuchsia' 

 

Firefly Yarrow (Achillea)

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Excellent Leaf Texture • Pollinator Favorite • Attractive Seedheads
Height: 20-32"
Spread: 28-38"
Zones: 3-8
Plant Ratio: 3
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Spring (Foliage) and Fall (Seedheads)
Care Tips: Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid planting in rich soil. Once flowers have faded, cut plant back by half.

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Echinacea COLOR CODED® 'The Fuchsia is Bright' 

 

COLOR CODED® Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Pollinator Favorite • Low Maintenance • Attractive Seedheads
Height: 20-26"
Spread: 16-20"
Zones: 4-8
Plant Ratio: 3
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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Phlox paniculata LUMINARY® 'Opalescence' 

 

LUMINARY® Tall Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata)

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Rebloomer • Pollinator Friendly • Nativar • Summer Interest
Height: 30-36"
Spread: 24-32"
Zones: 3-8
Plant Ratio: 2
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (Rebloom)
Care Tips: Grows best in consistently moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Thrives with regular fertilization. Provide good air circulation.

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Baptisia DECADENCE® 'Blueberry Sundae' 

 

DECADENCE® 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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