Echinacea simulata Gardeners five-year record book remaining evergreen in mild winter

remaining evergreen in mild winter areas and winter dormant in cold areas

It is relatively low-maintenance

Monarda didyma "Mahogany" also known as Bee Balm has beautiful rich shaggy Mahogany coloured flowers with a lovely minty scented foliage

Also known as Blue False Indigo is a perennial herb native to central and eastern North America

It is happy in poor soils and does not mind clay

Echinacea simulata Gardeners five-year record book remaining evergreen in mild winterEchinacea simulata is very similar in appearances to Echinacea pallida in that the petals are thin and droop away from the cone. This lovely species grows on usually unbranched stems up to 100cm tall and 40cm wide Grow in full sun for the most blooms throughout summer and into autumn, and will tolerate some shade. They do prefer drier conditions but need a regular water until established. Great for picking as a cut flower and an absolute bee and