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Plant Combinations

Plant Combination: Armenian Cranesbill (Geranium psilostemon) and Star of Persia (Allium cristophii)

Karen September 26, 2017 0 Comments

Two shades of purple make this a striking combination border during late spring and early summer. Armenian cranesbill produces dark magenta-purple cupshaped flowers with black centers on a large loose…

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Plant Combination: Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) and Hosta undulate ‘Albomarginata’

Karen August 22, 2017 0 Comments

This charming combination is a spring-time delight in a shady garden. The delicate white flowers of sweet woodruff echo the white margins of the hosta while contrasting with its large…

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Plant Combination: Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo (Arundinaria viridistriata) and Hosta montana ‘Aureomarginata’

Karen July 25, 2017 0 Comments

A shady or partly shady area of the garden with moist soil is perfect for this handsome combination. In spring and early summer the yellow variegation of the hosta echoes…

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Plant Combination: Purple Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrate) and Artemisia (Artemisia stelleriana) ‘Silver Brocade’

Karen June 27, 2017 0 Comments

Hot, dry, sunny places such as strips along driveways can be difficult to plant but this combination thrives there. The intense magenta color of purple poppy mallow’s flowers are toned…

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Plant Combination: Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) ‘Black Scallop’ and Variegated Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa macra) ‘Aureola’

Karen May 23, 2017 0 Comments

This gold and purple combination offers long season interest for a shady spot. It depends on the foliage of these two plants and begins in spring when the variegated hakone…

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Plant Combination: Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) and Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas)

Karen April 25, 2017 0 Comments

Rose campion provides a long season backdrop for many plants and Spanish lavender is one of the most striking. Both plants have attractive silver gray foliage all season into winter…

Plant Combinations

Plant Combination: Meadow Sage (Salvia) ’East Friesland’ and Achillea ‘Beacon’

Karen March 28, 2017 0 Comments

Beginning in early summer this dynamic combination lasts for weeks. The upright violet purple spikes of Salvia ‘East Friesland’ contrast with the large crimson red heads of Achillea ‘Beacon’ in…

Plant Combinations

Plant Combination: Spotted Deadnettle ( Lamium ‘White Nancy’ ) and Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans)’Purple Brocade’

Karen February 28, 2017 0 Comments

Perfect for a shady spot, Lamium ‘White Nancy’ and ajuga ‘Purple Brocade’ will do well in both dry or moist conditions. Both have pretty flowers in late spring to early…

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Plant Combination: Sneezewort (Helenium hybrid) ‘Coppelia’ and Menzies’ Burnet (Sanguisorba menziesii)

Karen January 24, 2017 0 Comments

Enliven the mid-border of the late summer garden with this perennial combination of sneezewort ‘Coppelia’ and Menzies’ burnet. The show begins in mid summer when the burnet begins to bloom…

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Plant Combination: Miscanthus ‘Morning Light’ and Allium nigrum (aka A. multibulbosum)

Karen December 15, 2016 0 Comments

The large round flower heads of Allium nigrum contrast sharply with the long thin leaves of the ornamental grass Miscanthus ‘Morning Light” while the silvery color of the allium flower…

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