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Planting Plan no. 1: Sunny Perennial Border



This beautiful perennial border plan has been adapted for the Southeast from a plan published in Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials published in 1988.


With plenty of style, color, and visual interest, this is the perfect plan for a 30 sqft area in a sunny part of your yard.


Plan Specifications

Height: 18-36 inches

Size: 20-30 sqft

Sun: 6-8 hours

Color: Blue, Violet

Bloom: Spring-Fall


Plant Cost: < $100


Planting Plan



Plants Used

A. Russian Sage

B. Blue False Indigo

C. Coreopsis

D. Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod

E. Black-Eyed Susan

F. Muhly Grass

G. New England Aster

H. Speedwell

I. Catmint

J. Iris

K. St. Johns Wort

L. Blue-Eyed Grass

M. Pincushion Flower


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