Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
This recipe is designed for high‑heat areas where durability matters and color still shines. BEJEWELED® Bearded Penstemon opens the season with jewel‑toned blooms on sturdy stems, followed by DESIGNER THREADS® Coreopsis, delivering waves of bright, long‑lasting color through summer. TOTALLY STOKED™ Stokes’ Aster brings bold blooms and texture as the season peaks, while ROCK ’N ROUND® Sedum anchors the combination with succulent foliage and late‑season flowers that thrive in hot, dry conditions. Together, these fire‑resistant, sun‑loving perennials create a resilient planting that looks vibrant, intentional, and low‑maintenance even in the toughest spots.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Heat Tolerant, Long Season of Bloom, Low Water Requirements (when established), Pollinator Friendly |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
DESIGNER THREADS® Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata)
Long Season of Bloom • Drought Tolerant • Cut Flower
Height: 16-20″
Spread: 20-24″
Zones: 5-9
Primary Season of Interest: Late Spring through Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Spring & Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Easy to grow, this perennial will thrive in any well-drained soil with full sun. Drought tolerant when established.
ROCK 'N ROUND® Sedum
Attractive Foliage • Pollinator Favorite • Low Maintenance
Height: 10-12″
Spread: 16-20″
Zones: 3-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (Seedheads)
Care Tips: full sun and poor to average, well-drained soil. Does not require supplemental water. Do not fertilize.
BEJEWELED® Bearded Penstemon (Penstemon barbatus)
Heat & Drought Tolerant • Pollinator Friendly • Cut Flower
Height: 14-18″
Spread: 20-24″
Zones: 4-8
Primary Season of Interest: Early Summer
Care Tips: Best in full sun and well drained soils. Add gravel as necessary to improve drainage. Does not like to sit wet in winter.
TOTALLY STOKED™ Stokes' Aster (Stokesia laevis)
Bold Flower Color • Excellent Rebloom • Pollinator Favorite
Height: 14-16″
Spread: 16-20″
Zones: 3-9
Primary Season of Interest: Late Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer (Rebloom)
Care Tips: Easy to grow in almost any climate in full sun. Drought tolerant but blooms better with average moisture. Cut back after flowering to promote rebloom.
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