Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
This blend of sun perennials brings together plants with regional roots that flourish in heat and humidity while delivering long‑lasting beauty. DESIGNER THREADS® Threadleaf Coreopsis kicks off the season with airy texture and bright, cheerful blooms that keep coming all summer. Slices Spigelia adds bold, eye‑catching flowers and glossy foliage that handle southern conditions with ease. As summer peaks, ‘Treasure Trove’ Black‑Eyed Susan fills the garden with golden color and exceptional durability. PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grasses tie it all together, adding movement, structure, and resilience from summer into fall. This tough, vibrant combination stays attractive through the hottest, most humid days with minimal care.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Features | Fall Interest, Fantastic Foliage, Heat & Humidity Tolerant, Long Season of Bloom, Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly |
Plants in this EZ Scape™
Orange Slices (Spigelia marilandica)
Long Season of Bloom • Pollinator Friendly • Nativar • Summer Interest
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.
DESIGNER THREADS® Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata)
Pollinator Favorite • Drought Tolerant • Attractive Foliage
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.
'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.
PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grass (Panicum virgatum)
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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