Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
The background species of this recipe have roots in the Southeast, making the perennials in this mix well adapted to the region. DECADENCE® False Indigo (Baptisia) and Storm Cloud Bluestar (Amsonia) will be up first in spring, showing color in late spring to early summer. The long panicles of the False Indigo perfectly play off the clusters of star-shaped flowers on the Bluestar. TOTALLY STOKED™ Stoke’s Aster will bloom next, bridging the gap between early and late summer. ‘Touch of Blush’ will provide a burst of summer color with variegated foliage looking nice all year.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Heat & Humidity Tolerant, Long Season of Bloom, Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly, Tolerates Clay Soil |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
'Touch of Blush' False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)
Nativar • Pollinator Favorite • Low Maintenance
Height: 18-20″
Spread: 16-20″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Spring and Early Summer (Foliage)
Care Tips: Deadheading is helpful but not necessary for long bloom time. Divide in spring or fall, if needed. Best in average soil.
TOTALLY STOKED™ Stoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis)
Pollinator Friendly • Cut Flower • Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Height: 24-36″
Spread: 32-36″
Zones: 5-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Care Tips: Best in full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading extends flowering. Does not like sitting wet in winter.
'Storm Cloud' Blue Star (Amsonia)
Attractive Foliage • Deer Resistant • Low Maintenance
Height: 24-30″
Spread: 38-42″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer and Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Grows best in full sun to part shade and average, moist soil. Moderately drought tolerant once established. Performs well in both northern and southern gardens with little care.
DECADENCE® False Indigo (Baptisia)
Nativar • Low Maintenance • Pollinator Friendly
Height: 30-42″
Spread: 30-42″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Late Spring – Early Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Late Summer (seedheads)
Care Tips: Grows best in full sun and average to poor, well-drained soil. Moderately drought tolerant once established. Very long-lived perennial.
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