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ScrapHappyMama
05-13-2008, 01:24 PM
Hi all…. Just looking for some advise for what would work well in the back of one of my flower beds. I am in SW Iowa, Zone 4/5. This particular bed is in the front of my house, facing west with full afternoon/evening sun. I want something pretty, and about four feet tall, because there are windows there that I don’t want to block, but need some vertical interest in the back of the bed. This bed has phlox (lavender color) and Stella D’Oro daylilies in the front, and there is a struggling potentilla that I hope comes back. (I planted two last year, the other one didn’t make it) Then I fill in with annuals, usually geraniums and vinca. Any input would be appreciated!!

UrsulasShadow
05-13-2008, 06:39 PM
How about Shasta daisy 'Becky'? Grows to about 4 feet tall. Pretty white daisy, I think hardy to zone 4a.

pamouselover
05-13-2008, 09:50 PM
have you thought about coneflowers? I have some that grow small. I just bought some centranthus, which I like.

ScrapHappyMama
05-15-2008, 01:48 PM
Thanks for those suggestions... they both sound great!!