Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
The background species of this recipe have roots in the Mid-Atlantic, making the perennials in this mix well adapted to the region. Apple Slices Spigelia will be the first to bloom in late spring with long flower spikes of self-cleaning flowers. The middle of the summer will be dominated by the tall scapes of UPSCALE® Bee Balm. The round blooms of Summersong® Firefinch™ Coneflowers will serve as landing pads for bees and butterflies beginning in late summer. SUMMERIFIC® Hardy Hibiscus will anchor the garden with head-turning dinnerplate size blooms in late summer.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Heat Tolerant, Long Season of Bloom, Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly, Tolerates Clay Soil |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
Apple Slices (Spigelia marilandica)
Long Season of Bloom • Drought Tolerant • Cut Flower
Height: 16-20″
Spread: 20-24″
Zones: 5-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer and Fall (Rebloom)
Care Tips: Easy to grow, this perennial will thrive in any well-drained soil with full sun. Drought tolerant when established.
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.
UPSCALE® Bee Balm (Monarda)
Pollinator Friendly • Deer Resistant • Summer Interest
Height: 24-30″
Spread: 24-32″
Zones: 4-8
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (Seedheads)
Care Tips: Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun but also grows well in ordinary garden soil and part shade. This hardy selection is mildew resistant.
SUMMERIFIC® Hardy Hibiscus
Nativar • Low Maintenance • Pollinator Friendly
Height: 42-54″
Spread: 48-60″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Late Summer
Care Tips: This plant grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It leafs out late in spring but grows very quickly. Cut it down in spring before new growth appears.
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