Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
Use this simple sun loving combo of plants to get season long interest with minimal deer disturbance. This combo begins in spring with bright flower colors of FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus. These plants will rebloom sporadically throughout the rest of the growing season. FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus are semi-evergreen and will provide foliage interest all year long. Profusion Perennial Salvia will be the next to bloom. When trimmed back, they will rebloom multiple times through the season. The round blooms of Summersong® Firefinch™ Coneflowers will serve as landing pads for bees and butterflies beginning in midsummer.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Light, Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Long Season of Bloom, Low Water Requirements (when established), Pollinator Friendly |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus
Pollinator Friendly • Deer Resistant • Spring Interest
Height: 8-12″
Spread: 12-14″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Evergreen Foliage
Care Tips: Grows best in full sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods.
Profusion Perennial Salvia (Salvia nemorosa)
Bold Flower Color • Excellent Rebloom • Pollinator Favorite
Height: 14-16″
Spread: 16-20″
Zones: 3-9
Primary Season of Interest: Late Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer (Rebloom)
Care Tips: Easy to grow in almost any climate in full sun. Drought tolerant but blooms better with average moisture. Cut back after flowering to promote rebloom.
SUMMERSONG® Firefinch™ Coneflower (Echinacea)
Pollinator Favorite • Low Maintenance • Attractive Seedheads
Height: 12-16″
Spread: 16-18″
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.
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