February 1, 2019
Height: 18-24 inches Spread: 12-18 inches Habit/Form: Upright, compact Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Exposure: Full sun Soil: Moist, well-drained
When summertime arrives, bright and cheery colors are usually a must-have in the garden. In order to obtain this color-popping canvas, annuals tend to be the popular choice. This perennial can do more for you than any annual, with eye-catching colors that will surely make a dramatic comeback every year. Butterflies and bees love them, and the Coneflower has many other colors to choose from, making them versatile in every way!
Mass plantings, containers, pollinator gardens and cut flower gardens.
Vernal witch hazel is easy to grow and thrives in moist, well-drained soil.
If you’re looking for an evergreen shrub to brighten your landscape or contrast existing shrubbery, consider golden mop cypress.
Evergold is a cool-season grass and can be semi-evergreen in the Midwest climate.
Matrona sedum is hardy, drought-tolerant, and thrives in full sunlight.