Creating a mixed border garden can be a delightful and rewarding experience, offering a dynamic tapestry of colors, textures, and forms that evolve with the seasons.
Angelonia (Angelonia)
Angelonia, also known as "summer snapdragon," is a drought-tolerant annual that blooms throughout the summer
Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis)
Astilbe is a versatile perennial that thrives in dappled shade. It offers ferny foliage and showy summer flowers in pink, purple, and white.
Caladium (Caladium)
Caladiums offer stunning foliage that complements colorful flowers. Plant them in spring after the danger of frost has passed.
Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata)
Creeping phlox is an easy-care perennial with bright purple flowers. It's perfect for the front of border gardens due to its low, creeping growth habit.
Dahlia (Dahlia)
Dahlias come in various sizes, shapes, and colors, making them beautiful border plants. Regular dead-heading and plenty of moisture will keep them looking
Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina)
Lamb's ear is a slowly spreading perennial groundcover with silver leaves.
Verbena (Verbena)
Verbena is a summertime favorite with brightly colored blooms in shades of purple, red, pink, and white.
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Native purple coneflowers are pollinator magnets with extended bloom times. Plant them in full sun in any kind of soil.
Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)
Panicle hydrangeas are easy-care shrubs that can anchor the back of a border garden. Varieties like 'Vanilla Strawberry' and 'Strawberry Shake
Salvia (Salvia)
Salvias are drought-tolerant and attractive to pollinators. Varieties like 'Victoria Blue' and 'Sallyfun Blue' add cool colors to border gardens.
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida)
Black-eyed Susan is a popular perennial with profusions of yellow flowers. Varieties like 'Goldsturm' are drought-tolerant and attract wild birds.
Stonecrop (Sedum)
Stonecrop, also known as sedum, is an excellent choice for late-season color. Varieties like 'Autumn Joy' produce flowers