Re: Back of the Border plants
Hello Val,
Hope this one is not exhausted as yet. I have been off-line due to ISP
malfunction over the weekend.
Why not give some prairie plants a shot. sounds like the perfect place to
establish some of the larger ones. Just keep them moist until established and then
let them go on their own. First thing that comes to mind is the Baptisias. Could
not ask for a better foliage plant, great blooms and seed pods and not pests touch
this one that I know of. Go for the blue or the cream indigo. Then add a Cassia
hebecarpa or Wild Senna for bright yellow and black blooms. Tall Asters in
combination with these would also be great.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <Lowery@teamzeon.com>
Subject: Back of the Border plants
>
> I am looking for some tall, blooming perennials (at least 4 foot) to place
> along the back of a full-sun border. Ideally the plant should be sturdy
> and full enough to provide some screening. I'm trying to plant something
> that would discourage someone from taking "short cuts" through my borders!
> Due to the awkwardness of this location, I would also like something that
> wouldn't require a lot of care.
>
> This area of the garden gets full sun and stays on the dry side. Summers
> are hot and humid. I would rather not have shrubbery at this site,
> although I am considering buddlea because of those wonderful trusses of
> bloom. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.
>
> Val in KY
> zone 6a
>
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