Blooming Perennial Combo with Contrasting Bloom Shapes
Contrasting bloom shapes energize this simple, but effective perennial planting combination for full sun. Verbascum 'Jackie' can be persuaded to deliver an encore of peach bloom spires if deadheaded and the Allium 'Purple Sensation' continues to add architectural interest if the dried orbs are left in place after the flower color fades.
Zone
5, 6, 7, 8
Exposure
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Sun
Design Considerations
Style: Cottage, Mediterranean, Xeriscape
Focus: Flower Fest, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water
Season of Interest: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Pleasing Seasonal Changes
Features: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Flower Fest
Maintenance
Low Maintenance, Deadheading
Credits
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Allium 'Purple Sensation'
Purple Sensation Ornamental Onion
Type: Herbaceous, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Exposure: Full Sun, Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Verbascum 'Jackie'
Jackie Dwarf Mullein
Type: Herbaceous, Perennial
Exposure: Full Sun, Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9