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Veronica - Aztec Gold
The Veronica Aztec Gold, 'Veronica spicata', is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. This creeping ground cover produces wonderful short spikes of sky blue flowers that bloom from June till September. With its brilliant golden foliage, it has a plant height of 3” and a spread of 1-2’. ‘Aztec Gold’ needs a full sun area with well-drained soil. Deadhead the flowers after the first bloom to prolong its bloom time. Veronica can be used as a ground cover, in mass plantings or along borders. Try ‘Aztec Gold’ with Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ or Veronica ‘White Icicles’. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant. PPAF. ... details
Coneflower - Sundown The Coneflower Sundown, Echinacea Big Sky™ 'Sundown' (PPAF), is another hybrid coneflower in the Big Sky™ series. It produces beautiful orange, very fragrant, daisy-like flowers. The Sundown blooms from June to September and is a major attractor to butterflies and bees and is a must for any perennial gardens. The pretty flowers occur on long dark green stems with dark green foilage. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Cone Flowers are known for their large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden, it is a definite must. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. It has been reported that Cone Flowers increase immune function, reduces the effects of colds and flu’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system. |
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