Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
Get long stretches of flower color out of this simple perennial combo while deterring deer browsing in your garden. ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ and ‘Pink Diamonds’ will beging showing color in spring. ‘Pink Diamonds’ will bloom continuously until fall, while ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ can bloom for the same duration if trimmed back. PYROMANIA® Kniphofia will begin to flower in early summer and persist for many weeks. The rest of the growing season Kniphofia will contribute with attractive grass-like foliage.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, 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.
'Pink Diamonds' Alpine Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Long Blooming • Deer Resistant • Attractive Foliage
Height: 12-16″
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.
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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