Seasonal Progression

The background species of this recipe have roots in the Northeast, making the perennials in this mix well adapted to the region. Silver Lining Artemisia will be up early in spring with beautiful silver dissected leaves to hold interest all season. In early summer sprays of cream flowers will emerge over the fine textured Chantilly Lace Goatsbeard. Firefly Yarrow blooming beginning midsummer and have attractive seedheads that can be left for fall and winter interest. PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grasses will fill in through summer with fine texture before appearing with elegant seedheads in fall. If left standing, PRAIRIE WINDS® Grasses will provide winter interest.

Environmental Requirements

Light: Full Sun
Moisture: Light to Moderate
Soil: Best in loose, well-drained soils
Zones: (4)5-7
Features: Fantastic Foliage, Low Maintenance, Heat Tolerant, Low Water Needs (when established)

Artemisia 'Silver Lining' 

 

'Silver Lining' (Artemisia)

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Fabulous Foliage • Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Easy to Grow
Height: 12-16"
Spread: 32-36"
Zones: 4-9
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer and Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: An excellent choice for hot, dry sites, Artemisia should be grown in well-drained soil and full sun.

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Achillea 'Firefly Sunshine' 

 

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: 1
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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Aruncus 'Chantilly Lace' 

 

'Chantilly Lace' Goatsbeard (Aruncus)

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Excellent Leaf Texture • Attractive Seedheads • Low Maintenance
Height: 30-32"
Spread: 40-48"
Zones: 3-7
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Spring, Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Grows best in moist, humus-rich soils. In northern climates, it can be grown in full sun if provided with adequate moisture. In southern zones, however, it prefers partial or full shade.

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Schizachyrium scoparium PRAIRIE WINDS® 'Brush Strokes' 

 

PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grasses

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Excellent Texture • Fall Interest • Winter Interest
Height: 36-72"
Spread: 18-48"
Zones: (4)5-9
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Late Summer & Fall (seedheads)
Care Tips: This easy-to-grow grass does best in full sun and dry to average, well-drained soil. Tolerates heat and humidity well. Cut back in spring before new growth appears.

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