My Soil Is Like A Brick Collection
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These long-blooming perennials are the solution when looking for plants to grow in clay soils. Try several of our favorite clay-loving varieties in the My Soil Is Like A Brick Collection. It includes three of each variety: Callirhoe involucrata, Achillea Moonshine and Nepeta Select Blue. We reserve the right to substitute a plant with similar attributes. Save $10 off the single plant price of $82.41!*Does not include planting map
| SKU | HBLD609 |
|---|---|
| Common Name | My Soil Is Like A Brick Collection |
| Botanical Name | My Soil Is Like A Brick Collection |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Flower Color | Pink, Yellow, Blue |
| Mature Height | Callirhoe involucrata: 5" tall Nepeta faassenii Select Blue: 15" tall Achillea Moonshine: 18" tall |
| Mature Spread | Callirhoe involucrata: 24-30" wide Nepeta faassenii Select Blue: 18" wide Achillea Moonshine: 24" wide |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to late summer. |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
| Amount of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Easy to grow, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Low Maintenance |
| Special Groups | High Country Gardens Exclusive |
| Ideal Region | Western Only, Suitable Above 7000 ft, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Planting Guides
Soil Preparation: Remember that proper soil preparation is the key to healthy, vigorous blooming perennials. Use Yum Yum Mix and a high quality compost at recommended rates to prepare the soil. Inoculate the plant roots with Plant Success mycorrhizal inoculant. Planting: Plant according to the mature size of the plant. Don’t be tempted to put the plants too close based on their size in the pots. They’ll grow quickly and cover the space shown in the planting map. (Maps included only with Pre-Planned Gardens, not Collections.)
Fertilizing: Once annually in mid-fall, after plants begin to go dormant. Use Yum Yum Mix or Yum Yum Mix Winterizer at recommended rates to improve the soil and provide essential plant nutrients.Use it with high quality compost, mix half and half by volume and spread on top of the soil. Scratch it in lightly and water thoroughly. It is also beneficial to treat the plant roots with Plant Success® mycorrhizal root inoculant if you didn’t do so at planting time. (Inoculation only needs to be done once.)
Mulching: In arid climates mulching is very beneficial. Coarse textured composts, shredded leaves, pine needles and composted bark are all excellent mulch materials. Apply to a depth of 1-2 inches. Replenish annually (or as needed).
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Plant Shipping: Buy now and we will ship your order at the ideal planting time for your region. Fall shipping begins the week of September 4 (zones 3-4 first) and ends in early November. Expected ship week will display at checkout after you enter your zip code.
Most plant and bulb orders arrive within 2-6 days, or less, of leaving our greenhouses in Colorado. This prompt delivery is provided without additional express charges.
Grass Plugs & Seed: Most orders ship within 5-8 business days (all zones).
Gardening Goods:All non-plant items ship within 2-3 days.
Standard shipping costs are $4.99 and up, depending on the size of the order.
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Comments about High Country Gardens My Soil Is Like A Brick Collection:
This is a great collection and I'd it buy again. Very low maintenance for a very nice effect in a touch place in the garden. Compliments my butterfly garden plants too!
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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