Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
This recipe pairs dependable perennials that deliver color and structure with minimal fuss. ‘Catwalk Queen’ Catmint kicks things off in late spring with clouds of soft blooms and tidy, resilient foliage. MAGIC SHOW® Veronica follows with spikes of pollinator‑friendly flowers that add early summer interest. As the season heats up, ‘All the Buzz’ Allium and ‘Treasure Trove’ Black‑Eyed Susan provide long‑lasting color on upright plants. Together, these hardy performers create a polished, low‑maintenance planting that looks great from early summer well into the season – perfect for gardeners who want beauty without the work.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Heat & Humidity Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Long Season of Bloom, Low Maintenance, Low Water Requirements (when established), Pollinator Friendly, Tolerates Clay Soil |
Plants in this EZ Scape™
'Catwalk Queen' Catmint (Nepeta)
Rebloomer • Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Height: 10-12″
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.
MAGIC SHOW® Spike Speedwell (Veronica)
Pollinator Friendly • Easy to Grow • Summer Interest
Height: 14-16″
Spread: 16-22″
Zones: 4-8
Primary Season of Interest: Early Summer
Care Tips: Grows best in average to moist, enriched, well-drained soil and full sun. Also grows in part shade but blooms better in sun. Shear back after flowering.
'All the Buzz' 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.
'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.
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