Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
These elegant perennials with native roots and standout foliage look great all season long. DOLCE® Heuchera anchors the planting early with richly colored leaves that bring instant texture and contrast. Opening Act Hybrid Phlox follow with vibrant blooms and healthy foliage, setting up a strong early‑summer display. As the season builds, COLOR CODED® Coneflowers add bold, long‑lasting flowers paired with handsome, upright plants. PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grasses weave everything together with graceful movement and lasting structure from summer into winter. This balanced combination delivers beauty through blooms and foliage, thriving in Northeast conditions with dependable performance.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Fall Interest, Fantastic Foliage, Heat & Humidity Tolerant, Long Season of Bloom, Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly |
Plants in this EZ Scape™
DOLCE® Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Brilliant Foliage Color • Excellent Leaf Texture • Spring Interest
Height: 8-14″
Spread: 18-24″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer & Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Thrives in part shade but will grow in full shade. Plant in humus rich, well-drained soil. Trim back tattered foliage in early spring. Salt tolerant.
COLOR CODED® Coneflower (Echinacea)
Heat & Drought Tolerant • Pollinator Favorite • Attractive Seedheads
Height: 20-26″
Spread: 16-20″
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.
Opening Act Hybrid Garden Phlox
Rebloomer • Pollinator Friendly • Nativar • Summer Interest
Height: 18-26″
Spread: 24-32″
Zones: 4-8
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (Rebloom)
Care Tips: Grows best in consistently moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Thrives with regular fertilization. Provide good air circulation.
PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium)
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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