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HC017040
When the rest of your garden is taking a late summer snooze, the August Afternoons perennial garden will wake you up with its engaging display of pinks and blues. By combining a pleasing mixture of grasses, flower forms, and colors, this hummingbird and butterfly-attracting garden comes into bloom in August and continues through September. These easy-care plants thrive in most parts of the US and grow well in ordinary garden soil with full sun. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). Save $15 off the single plant price of $205.83!
Yes, the spring garden is easy to plant with lots of blooming perennials; but keeping things colorful through the summer months and into fall takes some study and planning. The August Afternoons perennial garden does this for you, bringing together a wonderful assortment of perennials and ornamental grasses. Designed by David Salman, founder and chief horticulturist of High Country Gardens, the garden blooms in shades of blue, pink and ivory, from mid-summer through early fall. Not only does this garden add color, texture and fragrance to your landscape but numerous hummingbirds and butterflies will also be attracted by these nectar-rich plants.
This collection has a total of 17 plants including:
(1) each of Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus, Agastache 'Ava' and Perovskia Blue Spires
(2) each of Echinacea purpurea Magnus and Lavandula angustifolia Mitcham Gray
(3) each of Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' OR Calamagrostis 'Overdam' and Sedum 'Autumn Fire'
(4) each of Origanum 'Rotkugel'
*We reserve the right to substitute a plant with similar attributes.
Save $15 off the single plant price of $205.83! Garden covers a 5' wide x 10' long (50 sq. ft.) area and comes complete with planting diagram and maintenance guide.
SKU |
HC017040 |
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Item Package Size |
Garden of 17 Plants |
Common Name |
August Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden |
Botanical Name |
August Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden |
Zones |
5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements |
Full Sun |
Bloom Time |
Early - Mid Summer, Mid - Late Summer, Early - Mid Fall |
Bloom Time |
Early summer to mid fall |
Ships As |
Potted Plant |
Soil Type |
Average Soil |
Soil Moisture |
Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain |
10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" |
Advantages |
Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly |
Ideal Region |
West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time |
Spring / Summer, Fall |
Ships To Canada |
No |
Zone | Shipping Status |
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Zone 2 | Shipping begins the week of May 20th, 2019 |
Zone 3 | Shipping begins the week of May 20th, 2019 |
Zone 4 | Shipping begins the week of May 20th, 2019 |
Zone 5 | Shipping begins the week of April 29th, 2019 |
Zone 6 | Shipping begins the week of April 15th, 2019 |
Zone 7 | Shipping begins the week of March 25th, 2019 |
Zone 8 | Shipping begins the week of March 4th, 2019 |
Zone 9 | Shipping begins the week of February 25th, 2019 |
Zone 10 | Shipping begins the week of February 25th, 2019 |