Get inspired by these stunning, expert-picked floral combos.
Here are their flower garden ideas for a wide variety of climates and situations.
These two bloom best in full sun, but both will tolerate part sun.
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Watch goldfinches land on the echinacea to eat the seeds, and enjoy blooms all summer long.
Plant in medium soil in full to part sun.
Koether says to plant in shade to part the sun.
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Plant the masterwort in front of the salvia to make its intricate flowers light up, advises Koether.
Youll need part sun and medium soil when planted together.
The blooms on all these plants are long-lasting, making people (and wildlife!)
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The red and yellow columbine will bloom first with the golden Alexander coming into bloom as it finishes.
The scabious seedheads are a nice bonus, too, she adds.
White and purple is a great neutral color combination that goes with many landscapes.
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