SEVEN RECOMMENDED STRUCTURAL MEADOW PLANTS

This rush intermingles with ‘Carman’s Gray’ to provide a green matrix in damper areas throughout the year. 1.2m. USDA 4a-9b . Regal Mist (= ‘Lenca’) Drifts across the meadow just as most other perennials are fading out, surprising with a last burst of pink. 90cm. USDA 5a-9b. Red stems provide an interesting contrast against the grasses after it loses its leaves. 1m. RHS H4, USDA 5a-9b. x A low-growing rock rose with a profusion of pink flowers in spring. 80cm. ‘Powis Castle’ Benefits from some trimming in winter, but can provide some structure. 60cm. AGM*. RHS H3, USDA 6a-9b x ‘Pozo Blue’ This deep-blue cultivar stays below waist level, is very drought-tolerant and highly scented in hot weather. 1.2m. USDA 8a-10b. Giant California buckwheat with white flowers in May that fade to rust in autumn. It’s one of three species of used in the garden along with . var. , which has white pom-poms that fade to rust, and, the smallest of the three, . var. , with pink-red flowers. All provide excellent habitat for birds and pollinators. 1.2m.