Here are more edge or screen plants that also help to attract birds and butterflies to your garden.
Amsonia Hubrichtii,?Zones 4 to 9
Light blue, star-shaped flowers top the fine foliage of this spring blooming native, and the leaves seem to glow when they turn yellow-gold in the fall. You?ll have the best results growing this 3-foot tall plant in full sun. Avoid shade and over fertilization because it can lead to floppy growth.
Why we love it:?It?s drought-tolerant once established, and the deer tend to let it be.
Phlox paniculata,?Zones 4 to 8
Great for the middle or back of the border, garden phlox adds color to summer and fall garden borders. The white, pink, red, blue or purple flowers are often fragrant. Select powdery, mildew-resistant varieties, and grow in full sun to light shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Why we love it:?You?ll enjoy it in so many ways?including in the garden or as a cut flower. Plus, all the butterflies and hummingbirds it brings to your garden.
