Seasonal Progression

The background species of this recipe have roots in the Southwest, making the perennials in this mix well adapted to the region. BEJEWELED™ Bearded Penstemon will be next, starting in late spring and continuing into early summer. MEANT TO BEE® Agastache will add late season interest with late summer and fall blooms. PRAIRIE WINDS® Grasses will come on last, but add fall and winter interest with attractive seedheads.

Environmental Requirements

Light: Full Sun
Moisture: Light to Moderate
Soil: Best in loose, well-drained soils
Zones: 5-9
Features: Low Maintenance, Heat Tolerant, Low Water Needs (when established)

Penstemon barabtus BEJEWELED™ 'Pink Pearls' 

 

BEJEWELED™ Bearded Penstemon (Penstemon barbatus)

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Heat & Drought Tolerant • Pollinator Friendly • Cut Flower
Height: 14-18"
Spread: 20-24"
Zones: 4-8
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Early Summer
Care Tips: Best in full sun and well drained soils. Add gravel as necessary to improve drainage. Does not like to sit wet in winter.

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Agastache MEANT TO BEE® 'Royal Raspberry' 

 

MEANT TO BEE® Agastache

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Drought Tolerant • Low Maintenance • Easy to Grow
Height: 28-36"
Spread: 28-36"
Zones: 5-9
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest:Fall (Calyxes)
Care Tips: Heat and drought tolerant. Performs best in full sun with good drainage; add gravel to the soil if necessary.

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Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Niagara Falls' 

 

PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grasses

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Excellent Leaf Texture • Fall Interest • Winter Interest
Height: 36-72"
Spread: 18-48"
Zones: (4)5-9
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Late Summer, Fall
Secondary Season of Interest: Winter
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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