The planting recipe
Quantities assume nursery-grown plugs or small containers and are a planning baseline. Adjust spacing to the mature width listed by your regional supplier.
| Plant | Qty. | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Sedge | 18 | Continuous ground layer |
| Eastern Red Columbine | 5 | Spring color pockets |
| Foxglove Beardtongue | 5 | Pale vertical rhythm |
How to lay it out
Mark the perimeter with a hose or washable landscape paint. Place the structural plants first, then the main flower drifts, and finish with the lowest edge. Keep each species in a readable group instead of alternating every plant.
Season by season
Trim sedge lightly and cut old flower stems before bulbs emerge.
Allow a few columbine seedlings to remain where they soften hard edges.
Water only during extended drought after the first establishment year.
Before purchasing
Open each plant field card, verify regional range, and ask for straight species or locally appropriate cultivars. Availability and local native status vary. If your site differs substantially, use the plant finder to rebuild the list around the actual conditions.
