Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
Thrive in the southern heat with this combo of colorful perennials. The evergreen foliage of FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus will keep year long interest along the front of the border. Flowers that appear across the top of the habit in spring are icing on the cake. In summer MEANT TO BEE® Agastache will burst into bloom with large, floriferous habits. FALL IN LOVE® ‘Sweetly’ Anemone will add bright pink flowers in fall, appearing for many weeks. PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grasses add fine texture throughout the entire growing season and provide winter interest.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Fall Interest, Heat Tolerant, Long Season of Bloom, Pollinator Friendly |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus
Pollinator Friendly • Deer Resistant • Spring Interest
Height: 8-12″
Spread: 12-14″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Evergreen Foliage
Care Tips: Grows best in full sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods.
FALL IN LOVE® 'Sweetly' (Anemone)
Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Fall Interest
Height: 20-26″
Spread: 24-30″
Zones: 4-8
Primary Season of Interest: Fall
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer (Foliage)
Care Tips: soil. Deer and rabbits tend to leave this plant alone. Heavily mulch in fall for the first two seasons to prevent frost heaving.
MEANT TO BEE® (Agastache)
Drought Tolerant • Low Maintenance • Easy to Grow
Height: 28-36″
Spread: 28-36″
Zones: 5-9
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.
PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grass (Panicum virgatum)
Excellent Leaf Texture • Fall Interest • Winter Interest
Height: 36-72″
Spread: 18-48″
Zones: (4)5-9
Primary Season of Interest: Late Summer, Fall
Secondary Season of Interest: Winter
Care Tips: One of the easiest ornamental grasses to grow in full sun. Does well in any soil from sand to clay. Cut back in spring before new growth appears.
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