Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
This recipe combines rugged beauty with plants deer tend to pass by, making it ideal for worry‑free gardening. ‘Silver Lining’ Artemisia sets the tone early with silvery, aromatic foliage that adds softness and contrast all season. ‘Summer Serenade’ Lavandula and Firefly Achillea follow with waves of fragrant, nectar‑rich blooms that thrive in sun and dry conditions. As summer progresses, PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grasses bring graceful movement, texture, and lasting structure well into fall and winter. Together, these tough, deer‑resistant perennials create a low‑maintenance planting that stays attractive, balanced, and resilient from early summer through the changing seasons.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Fall Interest, Fantastic Foliage, Heat & Humidity Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
'Silver Lining' White Sagebrush (Artemisia)
Fabulous Foliage • Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Easy to Grow
Height: 12-16″
Spread: 32-36″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer and Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: An excellent choice for hot, dry sites, Artemisia should be grown in well-drained soil and full sun.
'Summer Serenade' Lavender (Lavandula)
Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Fragrant
Height: 18-24″
Spread: 18-24″
Zones: 5-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer, Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Grows best in sunny, hot, dry areas and poor, gravelly to sandy soil. Requires sharp drainage, especially in winter. Shear back in early spring.
Firefly Yarrow Achillea
Excellent Leaf Texture • Pollinator Favorite • Attractive Seedheads
Height: 20-32″
Spread: 28-38″
Zones: 3-8
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Spring (Foliage) and Fall (Seedheads)
Care Tips: Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid planting in rich soil. Once flowers have faded, cut plant back by half.
PRAIRIE WINDS® Ornamental Grass (Andropogon)
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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