Late-Season Color Collection for the West
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Late-Season Color Collection for the West Collection will extend you garden blooms through fall. These plants are perfectly suited for western gardens. Two sizes available - 5 plants (1 of each) and 15 plants (3 of each): Sedum Autumn Fire, Chysothamnus nauseosus 'Yellow Twig', Vernonia lindheimeri v. leucantha, Perovskia atriplicifolia Lacy Blue, Salvia Reptans Save $5-15 off the single plant price!| Associated SKUs HBLX7XX |
HBLX705 (Collection of 5) - Out of stock. HBLX715 (Collection of 15) - Out of stock. |
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| Common Name | Late-Season Color Collection for the West |
| Zones | 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Flower Color | Pink, Yellow, Blue |
| Mature Height | Varies: 6 inches to 6-8 feet |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
| Soil Type | Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average |
| Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) |
| Ideal Region | Western Only |
| 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. Spring-Planted Perennial and Bulb orders will ship from February 27-June 30, warmest zones first. Most plant orders will arrive within 3-4 days, or less, of leaving our greenhouses. This prompt delivery is provided without additional express charges.
Grass Plugs Will ship at planting time in spring 2017, beginning in late February.
Wildflower Seed & Grass Seed Orders ship within 2-3 days.
Standard shipping costs are $4.99 and up, depending on the size of the order.
Make Fast Even Faster: For ‘Rush’ same week delivery, please call customer service at 800-925-9387.
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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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