Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
If drought tolerance is a non-negotiable feature for your garden, this EZ Scape™ might interest you. Altogether, this collection of plants has an airy aesthetic, but tough-as-nails performance. Delicate features and cool colors are a visual respite in hot, dry climates. You’ll love seeing this collection of long, cool blue stems, tiny leaves, and dainty flowers flourishing even when there hasn’t been a drop of rain in weeks.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly |
Plans in this EZ Scape™
Sweet Romance® Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Fragrant
Height: 12-18″
Spread: 12-18″
Zones: 5-9
Primary Season of Interest: Early summer to fall
Care Tips: Will perform best in full sun – a minimum of six hours of direct light and up to all day sun. Needs well-draining soil, those that remain wet will cause poor performance. Benefits from a hard prune each spring.
'Denim 'n Lace' Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
Long Season of Bloom • Drought Tolerant • Fall Color
Height: 28-32″
Spread: 34-38″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Late Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (Calyxes)
Care Tips: Grows best in full sun and dry to average, well-drained soil. Prune away any remaining old foliage in early spring.
'Serendipity' Ornamental Onion (Allium)
Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Summer Interest
Height: 15-20″
Spread: 10-15″
Zones: 4-8
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Spring (Foliage) and Fall (Seedheads)
Care Tips: Easy to grow in any soil in full to part sun. Deer and rabbit resistant. If desired, trim stems after it has finished flowering.
BEYOND MIDNIGHT® Bluebeard (Caryopteris)
Handsome Coloration • Deer Resistant • Sun Loving
Height: 2-2.5′
Spread: 2-3′
Zones: 5-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (Seedheads)
Care Tips: Will perform best in full sun – a minimum of six hours of direct light and up to all day sun. Needs well-draining soil, those that remain wet will cause poor performance. Benefits from a hard prune each spring.
KINTZLEY’S GHOST® Honeysuckle (Lonicera reticulata)
Unusual Coloring • Non-Invasive • Vining Habit
Height: 6-12′
Spread: 5′
Zones: 4-8
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Care Tips: Will perform well in a range of sun exposures – a minimum of four hours of direct light and up to all day sun. Adapts to most soils, except those that remain wet. Pruning isn’t necessary, but can be performed after its spring bloom if keeping its signature bracts isn’t a priority.
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