April 1, 2024
Ornamental value and landscape use: While the purple salvias are a staple plant in many of our landscape projects, we enjoy mixing in pink versions like this lovely pink profusion salvia. A hardy perennial, pink profusion salvia tolerates salt, resists deer and rabbits, and attracts pollinators. Both foliage and flowers on pink profusion salvia are fragrant, making it a choice plant for borders, containers, and flower gardens. They also look nice planted in large sweeps.
We recommend planting salvia in full sunlight with good soil that drains well. We also recommend cutting back blooms to encourage re-blooming throughout the entire season. The pink blooms on pink profusion make a nice contrast against the darker pink calyxes and stems, which make the plant appear as though it is still blooming after the flowers have faded.
Also known as windflower, the Honorine Jobert anemone was voted the Perennial Plant Association’s Perennial of the Year award in 2016 for its vigorous growth, low-maintenance, and beautiful white blooms.
Eclipse hydrangea is one of LawnCare by Walter’s favorites and is becoming more popular in Rockford as the winters get milder.
This tried-and-true plant is a favorite of LCbW’s landscape designers.
Vernal witch hazel is easy to grow and thrives in moist, well-drained soil.