Wednesday, July 10, 2013

The 18 Best Plants for Cottage Gardens - Part 6

Phlox

One of the most brilliant plants of the late-summer garden, phlox produces stunning clusters of white, pink, lavender, and red blooms that bear a delightful fragrance.

Name: Phlox paniculata

Growing conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Height: To 4 feet, depending on variety

Zones: 3-8

Sweet William

Another biennial that typically self-seeds, sweet William produces beautiful clusters of fragrant blooms in early summer. They're great for cutting, and they attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Name: Dianthus barbatus

Growing conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Height: To 2 feet tall

Zones: 3-9, depending on variety

 Violet

With their edible and fragrant blooms, violets are among the most charming flowers for the cottage garden. These cool-weather lovers start in spring and often bloom again in fall.

Name: Viola varieties

Growing conditions: Partial to full shade and well-drained soil

Height: To 1 foot tall

Zones: 4-8, depending on variety


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