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Moonlight Lemonade - EZ Scapes™

Sunny garden with purple, pink, and yellow flowers in full bloom.

Presented by Proven Winners

Moonlight Lemonade”: a name that sings of cool summer evenings and a promise of vibrant colours, even under the hot sun. Imagine: from spring, the upright spikes of Salvia COLOR SPIRES® light up the garden, soon joined by the lavender clouds of Nepeta and the elegant flowers of Baptisia. When summer arrives, Hemerocallis RAINBOW RHYTHM® unfurl their shimmering hues, while Nepeta and Salvia persist, offering a welcome second bloom, like a joyful reminder of the beautiful season.

Featuring:

  • Nepeta 'Cat's Meow'
  • Salvia COLOR SPIRES® 'Back to the Fuchsia'
  • Hemerocallis RAINBOW RHYTHM® 'King of the Ages'
  • Baptisia DECADENCE® DELUXE 'Pink Lemonade'

About This EZ Scape™ Design

Environmental Requirements:

  • Light: Full sun
  • Moisture: Light to moderate
  • Sol: Ideal in well-drained soils
  • Zones: 4-8
  • Characteristics: Attracts pollinators, Low maintenance, Long blooming period, Heat and drought tolerant

Perennials in This EZ Scape™ Design

Nepeta 'Cat's Meow'

We love it for:

  • Bright foliage colour
  • Excellent leaf texture
  • Spring interest

Care Tips:

  • Prefers full sun and average, well-drained soil with low to moderate moisture.
  • Plants respond well to pruning to encourage new blooms.

Salvia COLOR SPIRES® 'Back to the Fuchsia'

We love it for:

  • Vivid flower colour
  • Excellent reblooming
  • Spring interest

Care Tips:

  • Easy to grow in almost any climate in full sun.
  • Drought tolerant, but blooms best with average moisture.
  • Cut back after flowering to encourage new blooms.

Hemerocallis RAINBOW RHYTHM® 'King of the Ages'

We love it for:

  • Drought tolerant
  • Low maintenance
  • Easy to grow

Care Tips:

  • A tough, adaptable perennial that will grow in almost any soil type.
  • Plant in full sun for optimal flowering performance.

Baptisia DECADENCE® DELUXE 'Pink Lemonade'

We love it for:

  • Native variety
  • Low maintenance
  • Attracts pollinators

Care Tips:

  • Grows best in full sun and average to poor, well-drained soil.
  • Moderately drought tolerant once established.
  • Very long-lived perennial.

Arrangement and Planting Plans

Deep Flowerbed

Island Bed

Small Flowerbed