Thursday, August 8, 2013

quick combo

Sometimes I stumble upon a plant combination that feels just right..... 

Joe Pye Weed----Switchgrass----Coneflower  

















I'm thinking the coneflower is Pow Wow Wild Berry Echinacea? 

I like this combination so much that I'm going to use it as a starting point for our new side yard.
 Have a lovely weekend everyone!


36 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! Both the Echinacea/Panicum and the Echinacea/Eupatorium. The massing really takes your breath away. Where did you see these?

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    1. Hi Jason...I saw it at the Morton Arboretum....I needed some color inspiration!

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  2. It looks so pretty and summery and it should withstand the summer heat. This is a great combo! Hope you have a great weekend too!

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  3. That is a lovely combination, Nicole! The colors are so pretty and the whole effect looks so natural, like a beautiful meadow. Thanks for sharing - I look forward to seeing how your garden turns out. Hugs xo

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  4. EVERY time you show flowers, you teach me about a new flower or give me the name of one I recognize.

    I love both of those flowers.

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  5. Very nice combo of rich and soft pinks!

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  6. Oh I think that is very pretty! I love the height and levels and it looks really luscious! I am so glad I pop by here Nicole... I love all your pictures :) Hazel x

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  7. Ah, coneflowers! I love them. They seem so retro, in a way. Perfect summer.

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  8. Great Choice! I love coneflowers, they are so hardy and are great cutting flowers as well.

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  9. I love echinacea so much, but I can't seem to grow it my garden. Good luck with yours, can't wait to see the end result.

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  10. I love the new bold colors they have in echinaceas! I want to do a mass planting somewhere on the farm next year. They attract such wonderful birds during the winter months. Very interesting combination, love it! Have a great weekend yourself!!

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  11. Very beautiful. I wish you could help me with my yard. lol

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  12. that will be a gorgeous foundation!

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  13. Hi! I'm just stopping in from My DIY Habits! I saw one of your comments and I wanted to head over and see your blog. I love those pink flowers! They're stunning! I'm glad that I've found a great gardening blog. I've been wanting to learn more about it recently. :)

    Marie H.
    www.progressionbydesign.com

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  14. That combination belongs in a book or magazine! Winner!!! I also think you are a wonderful mama to your little beans - you did a masterful job of organizing for their upcoming school year. Bravo!

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  15. Your coneflowers are so beautiful. Mine didn't come back up this year.
    Brenda

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  16. Hi Nicole, thanks for visiting my blog. I love your pictures, we have no luck growing coneflowers in our garden despite several tries at it, but now I can look at your photos instead!

    Amy

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  17. Breath taking display of Echinachea!

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  18. Nicole, this is indeed beautiful..thanks for visiting me..I'm glad we met.
    Love, Mona

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  19. I love this combination. I may try to duplicate. Thanks for sharing your lovely photos!

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  20. What a lovely combination I have a few different types of Echinacea plants around my yard.
    Denise

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  21. So beautiful! Loving all the flowers and colours.

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  22. So pretty! Great inspiration Nic! I need to get some coneflower for my yard ;)

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  23. Beautiful! Love that Echinacea. I have one in the garden too though it's died down for the winter. Hopefully it will come back this spring:) Love how it's with the other puffy reddy/purple flowers. Gorgeous! x

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  24. Very pretty! I have never tried to grow Joe Pye weed, but it looks perfect with those bright coneflowers. And the switch grass picks up on the pink quite prettily. Great combo to start a new garden with!

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  25. What a great combo. I love the soft feel of the switchgrass in there with the flowers.

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  26. Indeed - a great kinda' monochromatic planting. Looks great in a huge mass like that. Wonder if it'd have the same impact in a smaller planting?

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  27. wow, a gorgeous pair - thank-you for the inspiration!!

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  28. wowie!! i can't get away from your site LOL!

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  29. Simply beautiful! Is that Panicum virgatum? Thanks!

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