Seasonal Progression

The background species of this recipe have roots in the Southeast, making the perennials in this mix well adapted to the region. DECADENCE® False Indigo (Baptisia) and Storm Cloud Bluestar (Amsonia) will be up first in spring, showing color in late spring to early summer. The long panicles of the False Indigo perfectly play off the clusters of star-shaped flowers on the Bluestar. TOTALLY STOKED™ Stoke’s Aster will bloom next, bridging the gap between early and late summer. ‘Touch of Blush’ will provide a burst of summer color with variegated foliage looking nice all year.

Environmental Requirements

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

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Touch of Blush' 

 

'Touch of Blush' False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)

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Nativar • Pollinator Favorite • Low Maintenance
Height: 18-20"
Spread: 16-20"
Zones: 4-9
Plant Ratio: 2
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Spring and Early Summer (Foliage)
Care Tips: Deadheading is helpful but not necessary for long bloom time. Divide in spring or fall, if needed. Best in average soil.

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Stokesia laevis TOTALLY STOKED™ 'Riptide' 

 

TOTALLY STOKED™ Stoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis)

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Pollinator Friendly • Cut Flower • Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Height: 24-26"
Spread: 32-36"
Zones: 5-9
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest:Fall (Seedheads)
Care Tips: Best in full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading extends flowering. Does not like sitting wet in winter.

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Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud' 

 

'Storm Cloud' Blue Star (Amsonia)

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Nativar • Deer Resistant • Low Maintenance
Height: 24-30"
Spread: 38-42"
Zones: 4-9
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer (Foliage)
Care Tips: Grows best in full sun to part shade and average, moist soil. Moderately drought tolerant once established. Performs well in both northern and southern gardens with little care.

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Baptisia DECADENCE® 'Lemon Meringue' 

 

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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