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High Country Gardens Signature Collection

Our High Country Gardens Signature Collection features four of our most highly recommended perennials that exemplify our goals for sustainable, habitat-friendly gardens, including Agastache, Penstemon, Prairie Zinnia, and Grama Grass introductions. High Country Gardens shows gardeners the possibilities of xeriscaping with native drought-resistant plants. Our plants are chosen for their hardiness, beauty, and support of habitat creation for wildlife and pollinators. Collection of 4 plants.
Zones5 - 7
Advantages
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Easy To Grow
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Deer Resistant
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Native
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Low Maintenance
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Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Light Requirements
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Full Sun
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height Varies:
Agastache neomexicana: 24-30" tall
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass: 30-36" tall
Gold On Blue Prairie Zinnia: 4" tall
Blue Lips Penstemon: 10" tall
Mature Spread Varies:
Agastache neomexicana: 18" wide
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass: 30-36" wide
Gold On Blue Prairie Zinnia: 15" wide
Blue Lips Penstemon: 15-18" wide
Bloom TimeLate spring to late summer
Shipping DetailsShipping begins the week of May 23rd, 2022 Learn More…
Item Package SizeCollection of 4
SKUHC017899

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

  • If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
  • If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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$42.26
Per Collection of 4
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SKU
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Exclusive to High Country Gardens. David Salman founded High Country Gardens with the mission to show gardeners the limitless possibilities of xeriscaping native drought-resistant plants.Our High Country Gardens Signature Collection features four famous introductions from David Salman: Agastache neomexicana, Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Lips Penstemon, and Gold On Blue Prairie Zinnia. Flowers draw pollinators from spring through summer, while the showy grass provides year-round interest. These easy-to-grow native cultivars are perfect for enhancing your waterwise garden or starting anew.

Plant in garden beds, borders, or line your walkways for curb appeal. These plants can also be planted among an established garden to enhance your existing perennials. To fill a larger garden area, simply repeat this collection as many times as needed.

Our High Country Gardens Signature Collection includes 4 plants, and covers approximately 15 sq ft if planted together:

For best results, we recommend planting with Yum Yum Mix and Root Stimulator Combo Pack.

Plants are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature plants with similar attributes suitable to the collection design. No planting map included.

More Information
SKUHC017899
Item Package Size
Collection of 4
Common Name
High Country Gardens Signature Collection
Zones
5, 6, 7
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Mixed
Mature Height
Varies:
Agastache neomexicana: 24-30" tall
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass: 30-36" tall
Gold On Blue Prairie Zinnia: 4" tall
Blue Lips Penstemon: 10" tall
Mature Spread
Varies:
Agastache neomexicana: 18" wide
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass: 30-36" wide
Gold On Blue Prairie Zinnia: 15" wide
Blue Lips Penstemon: 15-18" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to late summer
Ships As
Planting Kit
Soil Type
Sandy Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Advantages
Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Special Groups
High Country Gardens Exclusive, High Country Gardens Introduction
Ideal Region
West, Western Only, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Suitable Above 7000 ft
Planting Time
Spring / Summer, Fall
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes - Learn More
Native To
North America
Ships To Canada
No
Planting Guides
Planting and Caring for Pre-Planned Gardens & Collections

Soil Preparation: Remember that proper soil preparation is the key to healthy, vigorous blooming perennials. Use Yum Yum Mix and a high quality compost at recommended rates to prepare the soil. Inoculate the plant roots with Plant Success mycorrhizal inoculant. Planting: Plant according to the mature size of the plant. Don’t be tempted to put the plants too close based on their size in the pots. They’ll need the space to grow and fill in the expected area.

Fertilizing: Once annually in mid-fall, after plants begin to go dormant. Use Yum Yum Mix or Yum Yum Mix Winterizer at recommended rates to improve the soil and provide essential plant nutrients.Use it with high quality compost, mix half and half by volume and spread on top of the soil. Scratch it in lightly and water thoroughly. It is also beneficial to treat the plant roots with Plant Success® mycorrhizal root inoculant if you didn’t do so at planting time. (Inoculation only needs to be done once.)

Mulching: In arid climates mulching is very beneficial. Coarse textured composts, shredded leaves, pine needles and composted bark are all excellent mulch materials. Apply to a depth of 1-2 inches. Replenish annually (or as needed).

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
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Zone 2Shipping begins the week of May 23rd, 2022
Zone 3Shipping begins the week of May 23rd, 2022
Zone 4Shipping begins the week of May 23rd, 2022
Zone 5Shipping begins the week of May 23rd, 2022
Zone 6Shipping begins the week of May 23rd, 2022
Zone 7Shipping begins the week of May 23rd, 2022
Zone 8Shipping begins the week of May 23rd, 2022
Zone 9Shipping begins the week of May 23rd, 2022
Zone 10Shipping begins the week of May 23rd, 2022

As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 925-9387 or contact us by email.

Shipping Rates

Our shipping rates are calculated based on our actual average shipping costs. We do not seek to profit from shipping fees, so rest assured that our shipping rates reflect an average of what it costs to get our guaranteed products safely to your door.

US Shipping Charges

Merchandise Total Shipping
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Up to $4.99$9.99
$5 to $299.99$9.99 + 8% Merchandise Total
$300 and Over11% Merchandise Total

Canadian Shipping Charges

Merchandise Shipping
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Up to $24.99$14.95
$25 to $49.99$19.95
$50 to $74.99$24.95
$75 to $99.99$29.95
$100 and Over$39.95

We charge one low flat rate for shipping our products even if your order requires multiple shipments. If you have any questions, please call us at (800) 925-9387.

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