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Sunny Smoothie - EZ Scape™

Vibrant sunny garden thriving in clay soil, featuring various perennials.

Presented by Proven Winners

Craving a vibrant garden, even in clay soil? "Sunny Smoothie" is the ideal solution. This assortment of robust perennials has been specially designed to thrive in challenging ground. From spring to winter, enjoy a spectacle of colours: Amsonia ‘String Theory’ opens the season with delicate blooms, followed by Hemerocallis RAINBOW RHYTHM® that light up the summer. In late season, Echinacea COLOR CODED® and Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS® grasses take over, offering striking fall interest. As autumn arrives, the Amsonia takes on golden and orange hues, extending the visual appeal. Transform your clay soil into a dynamic garden with "Sunny Smoothie".

Featuring:

  • Amsonia ‘String Theory’
  • Echinacea COLOR CODED® ‘Orange You Awesome’
  • Hemerocallis RAINBOW RHYTHM® ‘Orange Smoothie’
  • Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS® ‘Niagara Falls’

About This EZ Scape™ Design

Environmental Requirements:

  • Light: Full sun
  • Moisture: Light to moderate
  • Soil: Very adaptable, from loose, well-drained soils to heavy clays
  • Zones: 4-8
  • Characteristics: Attracts pollinators, Low maintenance, Low water needs (once established), Tolerates challenging soils

Perennials in This EZ Scape™ Design

Amsonia ‘String Theory’

We love it for:

  • Attractive foliage
  • Deer resistant
  • Low maintenance

Care Tips:

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and average, moist soil.
  • Moderately drought tolerant once established.
  • Performs well in northern and southern gardens with little care.

Echinacea COLOR CODED® ‘Orange You Awesome’

We love it for:

  • Pollinator favourite
  • Low maintenance
  • Attractive seed heads

Care Tips:

  • Grow in sunny, warm locations with well-drained soil.
  • Tolerates light shade, but optimal performance is in full sun.
  • Drought tolerant once established.

Hemerocallis RAINBOW RHYTHM® ‘Orange Smoothie’

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.

Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS® ‘Niagara Falls’

We love it for:

  • Excellent leaf texture
  • Fall interest
  • Winter interest

Care Tips:

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and average, moist soil.
  • Moderately drought tolerant once established.
  • Performs well in northern and southern gardens with little care.

Arrangement and Planting Plans

Large Flowerbed

Small Flowerbed

Island Bed

Pocket Garden