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Posted By: Drea My new perennial bed - June 3rd, 2006 at 03:46 AM
I have a small area in the corner of the yard (8 X 8, or 10' if I want)
I have picked up my plants but haven't put them in yet. My only "height-plants" are grasses, Karl Foerster and a couple variegated reed grass, blue oat grass for infront of them. Then I have a couple bee balm , 3 coral bells, 2 blanket flower, 2 dwarf winged Euonymous and then for the front... 5 silver mound.
Last night I picked up some salvia and verbena to fill in some spots. Phew...that was a mouthful laugh Any thoughts on how to add more height in the back? Thanks!
Posted By: alankhart Re: My new perennial bed - June 3rd, 2006 at 05:14 AM
Hollyhocks, Joe Pye Weed, Rose Mallow, Lucifer Montbretia, Maximillian Sunflower, Trumpet Lilies, Indian Cup, Tall Coreopsis, Canna Lillies....just to name a few.
Posted By: Drea Re: My new perennial bed - June 3rd, 2006 at 06:22 AM
Oooh, 'love canna lilies. Hollyhock would attract more butterflies and hummingbird too????
Posted By: Wrennie Re: My new perennial bed - June 4th, 2006 at 12:46 AM
My Bee balm gets over 3 feet tall. Theres some height.
Posted By: buzylady Re: My new perennial bed - June 4th, 2006 at 01:51 AM
What about an unplant item. An old chair, an unused gate, a statue, an oblisk, a pole for a flag or bird house. Just a few ideas.
You can find a lot of things just sitting around. Or in the basement or attic. Just let your imagination go wild. I once saw a baby crib head board in a garden with a plant climbing around it. I'm going to try that. The crib myself and siblings slept in is now not safe.(slats are too far apart, funny 6+ kids slept in it but is now not safe)
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