has been referred to by many as "the bible for perennial maintenance." Tracy shares three favorite "trophy" plants from her book, 
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A big trend now with people so busy in this high-tech world is tried-and-true plants. We know we're going to have success with them. We won't waste time, money, and natural resources in managing them, but we're also going to have all the bling and all the fun. Here are three of my favorite high-impact, low-care plants.
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1. Siberian iris Siberian iris been grown for decades, but it's still one of the most gorgeous plants. It has all the high-impact traits I look for: outstanding foliage, architectural form, and a long season of interest with the flower head as well as the seed pod. And it fits all my low-maintenance criteria as well: it doesn't require frequent deadheading, pruning, or fertilizing. It's pest resistant, cold-hardy, and can tolerate heat and humidity. Finally, it's not invasive. |
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2. "Blue fortune" anise hyssop This striking plant has lavender blue spike-like flowers and a very, very long season of interest. It's hard to find this color in the garden so it's really nice from a design standpoint. It starts flowering in late June or early July and goes clear through September. It has aromatic foliage. It's just a magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, so it's a wonderful habitat plant. It's resistant to pests and disases, doesn't require staking or frequent division. I want to include it in every garden I have! |
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3. Korean feather reed grass This four-foot ornamental grass tolerates wet shade and, once established, will tolerate a little bit drier conditions as well. It has beautiful rose-colored plumes that start in the summer and go to September, October, November, and then turn more of a beige color. It's a really striking and different plant. If you're looking for that vertical form that adds height in the garden or you don't have space for a plant that grows wide, this is a great choice. |
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