Perfect Plant Pairings for an Abundant Summer Bloom

Creating a vibrant flower garden that thrives in sunny conditions is easier than ever with the right plant combination. This selection features Allium cristophii (Star of Persia Ornamental Onion), Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche' (Feather Reed Grass), Calamintha nepeta ‘Montrose White' (calamint), Echinacea 'Big Kahuna' (Coneflower), Sedum 'Blue Pearl' (SunSparkler® Blue Pearl Sedum), and Veronica spicata 'Purpleicious' (Spike Speedwell). Together, these plants not only bring abundant blooms throughout the summer, but they also create an eye-catching display with a delightful variety of flower shapes and textures.

This enchanting plant combination is particularly noteworthy for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. The Star of Persia Ornamental Onion, known for its striking globe-shaped flowers, adds a stunning architectural element to your garden. Meanwhile, the Feather Reed Grass offers lush vertical interest, swaying gently in the breeze. With its white flowers, calamint provides a contrasting soft texture, while both Echinacea 'Big Kahuna' and Veronica 'Purpleicious' introduce bold colors to the arrangement. The SunSparkler® Blue Pearl Sedum completes this ensemble with its vibrant foliage and succulent structure, ensuring visual appeal even before its blooming has commenced.

Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Space

In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, this plant combination is also friendly to pollinators, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to support local ecosystems. The summer flowers from the Calamint, Echinacea and Veronica are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies, ensuring your garden is buzzing with life. Remember that while this collection of flowers shines in summer, its beauty may wane in winter. To maintain visual interest year-round, strategically place these plants in areas where they will be enjoyed primarily during the growing season. To optimize your enjoyment of your new pollinator garden, consider integrating this vignette with other all-season companions selected for foliage, form and/or structure, allowing you to enjoy your garden throughout the year. With thoughtful planning, you can create a flower garden filled with sunny blooms, engagement with wildlife, and lasting beauty.