Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
The background species of this recipe have roots in the Southwest, making the perennials in this mix well adapted to the region. BEJEWELED® Bearded Penstemon will be next, starting in late spring and continuing into early summer. MEANT TO BEE® Agastache will add late season interest with late summer and fall blooms. PRAIRIE WINDS® Grasses will come on last, but add fall and winter interest with attractive seedheads.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Features | Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Low Water Requirements (when established) |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
BEJEWELED® Bearded Penstemon (Penstemon barbatus)
Heat & Drought Tolerant • Pollinator Friendly • Cut Flower
Height: 14-18″
Spread: 20-24″
Zones: 4-8
Primary Season of Interest: Early Summer
Care Tips: Best in full sun and well drained soils. Add gravel as necessary to improve drainage. Does not like to sit wet in winter.
MEANT TO BEE® Agastache
Drought Tolerant • Low Maintenance • Easy to Grow
Height: 28-36″
Spread: 28-36″
Zones: 5-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest:Fall (Calyxes)
Care Tips: Heat and drought tolerant. Performs best in full sun with good drainage; add gravel to the soil if necessary.
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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