Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
A pollinator-friendly mix that delivers continuous color from late spring through fall. At the front of the border, Dicentra SUN JEWELS™ (Alpine Bleeding Heart) begins the show in late spring and reblooms throughout summer. It’s followed closely by fragrant Lavandula angustifolia ‘Summer Serenade’ (English Lavender), flowering from late spring into the height of summer. In early summer, Allium ‘All the Buzz’ adds vertical interest with globe-shaped blooms that attract bees and butterflies. Anchoring the back of the border, Rudbeckia ‘Treasure Trove’ bursts into bloom by midsummer, carrying vibrant color well into fall. Together, these perennials create a season-long haven for pollinators.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Heat Tolerant, Long Season of Bloom, Long Season of Interest, Pollinator Friendly |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
SUN JEWELS™ Alpine Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Long Blooming • Deer Resistant • Attractive Foliage
Height: 12-6″
Spread: 16-18″
Zones: 3-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring and Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: All (Foliage)
Care Tips: Unlike other Bleeding Hearts, this alpine plant thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soils. Do not plant in heavy clay soils.
'All the Buzz' Ornamental Onion (Allium)
Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Summer Interest
Height: 14-18″
Spread: 16-20″
Zones: 4-8
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
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.
'Summer Serenade' Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Fragrant
Height: 14-16″
Spread: 18-24″
Zones: 5-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (Rebloom)
Care Tips: Grows best in sunny, hot, dry areas and poor, gravelly to sandy soil. Requires sharp drainage, especially in winter. Shear back in early spring.
'Treasure Trove' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
Disease Resistant • Pollinator Friendly • Nativar • Summer Interest
Height: 30-36″
Spread: 36-42″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (Seedheads)
Care Tips: Flowers heaviest in full sun, fertile soils. Prefers loose, well-drained soils and dry to average moisture.
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