Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
Color in the Sun is all about vibrant hues, steady blooms, and effortless summer impact. MEANT TO BEE® Agastache kicks things off with bold color and nonstop flowers that are beloved by pollinators. As the season builds, Summersong® Coneflowers and ‘Treasure Trove’ Black‑Eyed Susan layer in rich yellows, pinks, and oranges, blooming reliably through the heat of summer. PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grasses weave through the planting, adding movement, texture, and lasting interest well into fall. Together, these sun‑loving perennials deliver a high‑energy combination that stays colorful, lively, and blooming all season long.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Deer Resistant, Long Season of Bloom, Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
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.
SUMMERSONG® Firefinch® Coneflower (Echinacea)
Pollinator Favorite • Low Maintenance • Attractive Seedheads
Height: 12-16″
Spread: 16-18″
Zones: 4-8
Primary Season of Interest: Late Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (Seedheads)
Care Tips: Grow in sunny and hot locations with well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade, but best performance is in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.
'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.
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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