Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
Using a mixture of perennials with successive flowering periods is a great way to keep pollinators happy in your garden all season long. ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ Nepeta will get things going in late spring with long spikes of purple-blue flowers. Cutting back after bloom will ensure rebloom through the rest of the year. PYROMANIA® Red Hot Poker support the recipe with grass-like foliage to start the season, before adding tall flower spikes in midsummer. The succulent foliage of ROCK ‘N GROW® Sedum will complement the fine textures of the Nepeta and Kniphofia before being covered in blooms in late summer.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Fantastic Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Low Water Requirements (when established), Pollinator Friendly |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
'Cat's Pajamas' Catmint (Nepeta)
Rebloomer • Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Height: 12-14″
Spread: 18-20″
Zones: 3-8
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer and Fall (Rebloom)
Care Tips: Prefers full sun and average, well-drained soil of low to average moisture. Plants respond well to shearing to promote rebloom.
ROCK 'N GROW® Sedum
Pollinator Friendly • Rabbit Resistant • Summer & Fall Interest
Height: 16-24″
Spread: 26-32″
Zones: 3-9
Primary Season of Interest: Late Summer and Fall
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer (Foliage)
Care Tips: Performs best in full sun and poor to average, well-drained soil. Does not require supplemental water. Do not fertilize.
PYROMANIA® Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)
Long Blooming • Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Height: 30-42″
Spread: 18-30″
Zones: (5)6-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Spring (Foliage) & Fall (Rebloom)
Care Tips: Grows well in any well-drained soil, although a good supply of water is appreciate when bloomer. If zone 5b or 6, provide winter protection with mulch or leaves. Trim leaves in spring.
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