Simply Maximalism

Written By Jesica Renee

Mood Description

Maximalism • Colorful • Pollinator-Friendly • Easy-to-Grow • Long Season • Customizable

General Requirements

  • USDA Growing Zone: 3-9

  • Light: Full Sun (6-8+ hours of direct sunlight, daily)

  • Soil: Well-draining

  • Water: Consistent moisture. Drought-tolerant once established. Water at base of plants.

  • Bloom Time: Summer through Fall (first frost)

Quick Planting Guide

Direct sow Zinnia seeds 1-2 weeks after the dangers of frost has passed in the Spring. Some varieties of Black-Eyed Susans may also be planted at this time.

Transplant established Purple Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susan, and Blazing Star in Spring.

Design Inspiration

Back: Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)(P)

Center: Zinnias, ‘California Giants’ (Zinnia elegans) (A)

Front: Coneflower, ‘White Swan’ (Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’) (P)

Back Sides: Black-Eyed Susan, ‘Goldsturm’ (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm') (P)

Front Sides: Blazing Star, ‘Kobold’ (Liatris spicata 'Kobold') (P)

(Optional Back Accent) Redbud, ‘Ruby Falls’ (Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls') (D)

(A) Annual - (P) Perennial - (D) Deciduous

Jesica Renee