Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
This recipe proves that tough soils can still deliver standout style and season‑long interest. Summer begins with ‘Serendipity’ Allium and Firefly Achillea, bringing airy blooms and bright color that thrive even in heavier soils. As summer rolls on, ROCK ‘N GROW® Sedum adds durable structure and late‑season flowers, while PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grasses build movement and texture from summer through winter. Together, these clay‑tolerant plants create a reliable, low‑maintenance combination that looks intentional from the first blooms of early summer through fall and beyond.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Heat & Humidity Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Low Water Requirements (when established), Pollinator Friendly, Tolerates Clay Soil |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
'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.
Firefly Yarrow (Achillea)
Excellent Leaf Texture • Pollinator Favorite • Attractive Seedheads
Height: 20-32″
Spread: 28-38″
Zones: 3-8
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.
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
Care Tips: Performs best in full sun and poor to average, well-drained soil. Does not require supplemental water. Do not fertilize.
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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