Take a look at some of my top picks for Practically Perfect Plants of the Month. These plants thrive in zone 5 gardens along the foothills of Colorado.
Agastache – Hyssop – Hummingbird Mint
August’s Practically Perfect Plant! Agastache – Irresistable to More than Just Hummingbirds! Agastache, August’s Practically Perfect Plant, was nominated by the hummingbirds that visit (and claim) my garden. I have a lot of hummingbird favorites in my yard, such as Monarda and Orange Carpet Hummingbird Trumpet, but the Agastache (or Hyssop) is hands-down their favorite! …
Annabelle Hydrangea – Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’
July’s Practically Perfect Plant! Annabelle Hydrangea – Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ USDA Zones 3-9. Part shade to part sun. 3-5’ tall and wide. Moderate water needs. Handles harsh Colorado sun and heat better than most hydrangeas! Hydrangeas – The Stars of the Shade Garden Who doesn’t love hydrangeas? The neat, rounded shrubs come in sizes small …
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Giant Fleeceflower – Persicaria polymorpha
June’s Practically Perfect Plant! USDA Zones 4 – 9. Full sun to part sun. Likes well drained, moist soil, but can handle drier soils once established. 5 – 6 feet tall, around 5 feet wide but slowly spreads over the years. The Giant Fleeceflower – A Serious Attention Grabber! The Giant Fleeceflower definitely deserves Practically …
Pasque Flower – Pulsatilla Vulgaris
May’s Practically Perfect Plant! The Pasque Flower blooms in early spring. USDA Zones 4-8. Part sun – part shade for high elevations. Read below for more on light preferences. 12”H x 12”W. Pasque Flower – A unique, early spring blooming perennial! The Pasque Flower is such a unique and beautiful plant with so many great …
Korean Spice Viburnum – Viburnum Carlesii
April’s Practically Perfect Plant – The Korean Spice Viburnum is one of my favorite shrubs, and that says a lot because shrubs are probably my favorite type of garden plant. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 – 8 and handles sun to part shade. This plant is not fussy, and it rewards you every …
Dwarf ‘Nana’ Serbian Spruce
March’s Practically Perfect Plant – Winter is when the true value of evergreens is most apparent and appreciated! That’s why I chose to write about one of my all-time favorite evergreens for March’s Practically Perfect Plant – the Dwarf Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika “Nana’). I love this shrub!! Hardy in Zones 4-7, it supposedly needs …
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