Seasonal Progression

Get long stretches of flower color out of this simple perennial combo while deterring deer browsing in your garden. ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ and ‘Pink Diamonds’ will beging showing color in spring. ‘Pink Diamonds’ will bloom continuously until fall, while ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ can bloom for the same duration if trimmed back. PYROMANIA® Kniphofia will begin to flower in early summer and persist for many weeks. The rest of the growing season Kniphofia will contribute with attractive grass-like foliage.

Environmental Requirements

Light: Full Sun
Moisture: Light to Moderate
Soil: Best in loose, well-drained soils
Zones: (5)6-9
Features: Pollinator Friendly, Heat Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Low Water Requirements (when established), Low Maintenance

Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' 

 

'Cat's Pajamas' (Nepeta)

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Brilliant Foliage Color • Excellent Leaf Texture • Spring Interest
Height: 12-14"
Spread: 18-20"
Zones: 3-8
Plant Ratio: 3
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer and Fall (Rebloom)
Care Tips: Prefers full sun and average, well-drained soil of low to average moisture. Plants respond well to shearing to promote rebloom.

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Dicentra 'Pink Diamonds' 

 

'Pink Diamonds' Fern-Leaved Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra)

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Long Blooming • Deer Resistant • Attractive Foliage
Height: 12-16"
Spread: 16-18"
Zones: 3-9
Plant Ratio: 3
Primary Season of Interest: Spring and Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: All (Foliage)
Care Tips: Unlike other Bleeding Hearts, this alpine plant thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soils. Do not plant in heavy clay soils.

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Kniohifia PYROMANIA® 'Solar Flare' 

 

PYROMANIA® Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)

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Long Blooming • Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Height: 30-42"
Spread: 18-30"
Zones: (5)6-9
Plant Ratio: 2
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: All (Foliage)
Care Tips: Grows well in any well-drained soil, although a good supply of water is appreciate when bloomer. If zone 5b or 6, provide winter protection with mulch or leaves. Trim leaves in spring.

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