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graysky Carrabelle, FL Jul 02, 2009

I am planning a new flower bed. I am in zone 9 and the bed will get afternoon sun. Any comments for suggestions would be appreciated. I am interested in low maintenance and year round interest.

The plants I am considering are plumbago, red shrimp plant, mexican petunia, pink salvia, verigated spider plant, sun coleus, sweet william, red/yellow marigold, creeping juniper, and purple heart.

Thanks

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Smokey_SC Piedmont, SC(Zone 7b) Jul 07, 2009

Those all sound great. I just want you to know that plumbago is very invasive here. I have been trying to get rid of it for years. Post pics if you can We would love to see your new bed.

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littlelamb Virginia Beach, VA(Zone 8b) Jul 08, 2009

Look into the coreopsis plants. They have long-blooming flowers and can withstand humidity as well. I don't know if humidity is a problem for you (like me)...but it's also something to take into consideration when planning. Enjoy!!!

The picture is my 'Moonbeam' coreopsis... :)

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graysky Carrabelle, FL Jul 09, 2009

Thanks for the tips.

True about the plumbago. I really don't want anything that could take over the bed and overpower the other plants. Also, I wasn't to sure about the color of the plumbago flowers with my other sections.

Love the 'Moonbeam' coreopsis. I love the color and the shape of the flowers.

Thanks again. I will post some pictures when I get things going.

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Lynnie6868 (Zone 5b) Jul 09, 2009

I have coreopsis zagreb...I love the soft ferny foliage of it.....I'm not as familair with your other selections but the coreopsis has been a trooper here in New England..ice, salt, humidity, a month of rain, it takes it all.

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