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Fringe Benefits
a mixed border for daily enjoyment
Planting perennials along often-used walks or driveways is one of the best ways to view your garden daily. This strip of garden can be extended or shortened as needed. Because this planting may be used along a driveway, the selected plants are primarily two feet or less in height, so they will not obstruct your view. The Grasses provide winter interest with their almost constantly moving seed heads, which may also be used for cutting. Early spring beauty can be added by including spring-flowering bulbs such as Crocus, Daffodils, or Tulips. The pink Asters and Scabiosa, along with the silver Artemisia, will ensure color late into the growing season. Whether you're coming or going, these plants are sure to brighten your day.


a. Achillea 'Terra Cotta'
Height 18-24", Spacing 18-24".
i. Iris 'Dreaming Spires'
Height 36", Spacing 18-24".
b. Artemisia 'Silver Mound'
Height 12", Spacing 12-18".
j. Jasione 'Blue Light'
Height 24", Spacing 12-18".
c. Aster 'Wartburg Star'
Height 12-18", Spacing 12-15".
k. Koeleria glauca
Height 16", Spacing 10-15".
d. Chasmanthium latifolium
Height 26-48", Spacing 15-18".
l. Liatris 'Floristan Violet'
Height 20-30", Spacing 12-18".
e. Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'
Height 18-24", Spacing 12-18".
m. Salvia 'May Night'
Height 18-20", Spacing 12-15".
f. Delosperma nubigenum
Height 2-3", Spacing 15-18".
n. Scabiosa 'Pink Mist'
Height 12", Spacing 12-15".
g. Geranium sanguineum
Height 12", Spacing 12-18".
o. Scutellaria 'Moonbeam'
Height 8-10", Spacing 15-18".
h. Iberis 'White'
Height 8-10", Spacing 12-18".
p. Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue'
Height 20-24", Spacing 12-18".
This garden includes 54 plants of 16 cultivars. Substitutions of similar plants may be made if some varieties are not available.
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helpful hints
  • This garden is great along a curving path, or driveway entry, or near a fence, wall, or deck with a narrow planting space.
  • Allow the Grasses to remain until late winter before cutting back.
  • Place organic compost mulch on the planting area before planting. Planting with a posthole digger makes for a simple task of mixing the soil, even without getting down on your knees!
  • Water soon after planting and then regularly for at least 10 days to establish your plantings.
Credits: Etera Perennial Guide, Vol. 1, 1999

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