Formal Garden with Fountain
Formal Garden with Fountain
Garden Project Plan
96
Total Plants
5
Plant Species
4
Garden Plots
704 ft2
Total Area
Garden Plan
Garden Preview
Bill of Materials
| Plant Name | Scientific Name | Alternate Names | Type | Quantity | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dense Blazing Star | Liatris spicata | Marsh Blazing Star, Gayfeather | Perennial | 20 | |
| Hop Sedge | Carex lupulina | Sedge of the Hops | Perennial | 40 | |
| Nannyberry | Viburnum lentago | Sheepberry, Sweet Viburnum | Shrub | 4 | |
| Strongbox® Inkberry Holly | Ilex glabra 'FARROWSK6' | Strongbox Inkberry Holly | Shrub | 28 | |
| White Wild Indigo | Baptisia alba | White False Indigo, White Wild Indigo | Perennial | 4 |
Mulch Estimation
For optimal plant health, consider applying 2-3 inches of organic mulch around your plants. This helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil health.
Monthly Bloom Schedule
| Plant | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dense Blazing Star Purple | ||||||||||||
 Hop Sedge Green | ||||||||||||
 Nannyberry White | ||||||||||||
 Strongbox® Inkberry Holly White | ||||||||||||
 White Wild Indigo White |
Biodiversity Impact
Have Wildlife
Benefits
Sq ft area of plants with wildlife benefits
Sq ft area of plants without wildlife benefits
Area Coverage of Wildlife Benefits
The estimated number of species your garden can support is based on the species–area relationship, an ecological principle that describes how biodiversity increases with available habitat. The model follows the equation:
Stotal = c1 Anativez + c2 Apollinatorz
where A is garden area (ft2),c1 is baseline species richness for native plants,c2 is baseline species richness for pollinator-friendly plants, and z is scaling exponent (0.25 as is common in ecological studies)
Estimated Species Supported
7.53
Plot: Top Left
Dense Blazing Star
Qty: 5Liatris spicata
Type: Perennial
Bloom: July, August
Colors: Purple
Wildlife: Good for pollinators
Nannyberry
Qty: 1Viburnum lentago
Type: Shrub
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Food for birds
White Wild Indigo
Qty: 1Baptisia alba
Type: Perennial
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Good for pollinators, Attracts hummingbirds, Deer resistant
Hop Sedge
Qty: 10Carex lupulina
Type: Perennial
Bloom: May, June
Colors: Green
Wildlife: Good for pollinators
Strongbox® Inkberry Holly
Qty: 7Ilex glabra 'FARROWSK6'
Type: Shrub
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Food for birds
Plot: Top Right
Dense Blazing Star
Qty: 5Liatris spicata
Type: Perennial
Bloom: July, August
Colors: Purple
Wildlife: Good for pollinators
Nannyberry
Qty: 1Viburnum lentago
Type: Shrub
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Food for birds
White Wild Indigo
Qty: 1Baptisia alba
Type: Perennial
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Good for pollinators, Attracts hummingbirds, Deer resistant
Hop Sedge
Qty: 10Carex lupulina
Type: Perennial
Bloom: May, June
Colors: Green
Wildlife: Good for pollinators
Strongbox® Inkberry Holly
Qty: 7Ilex glabra 'FARROWSK6'
Type: Shrub
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Food for birds
Plot: Bottom Left
Dense Blazing Star
Qty: 5Liatris spicata
Type: Perennial
Bloom: July, August
Colors: Purple
Wildlife: Good for pollinators
Nannyberry
Qty: 1Viburnum lentago
Type: Shrub
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Food for birds
White Wild Indigo
Qty: 1Baptisia alba
Type: Perennial
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Good for pollinators, Attracts hummingbirds, Deer resistant
Hop Sedge
Qty: 10Carex lupulina
Type: Perennial
Bloom: May, June
Colors: Green
Wildlife: Good for pollinators
Strongbox® Inkberry Holly
Qty: 7Ilex glabra 'FARROWSK6'
Type: Shrub
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Food for birds
Plot: Bottom Right
Dense Blazing Star
Qty: 5Liatris spicata
Type: Perennial
Bloom: July, August
Colors: Purple
Wildlife: Good for pollinators
Nannyberry
Qty: 1Viburnum lentago
Type: Shrub
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Food for birds
White Wild Indigo
Qty: 1Baptisia alba
Type: Perennial
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Good for pollinators, Attracts hummingbirds, Deer resistant
Hop Sedge
Qty: 10Carex lupulina
Type: Perennial
Bloom: May, June
Colors: Green
Wildlife: Good for pollinators
Strongbox® Inkberry Holly
Qty: 7Ilex glabra 'FARROWSK6'
Type: Shrub
Bloom: May, June
Colors: White
Wildlife: Food for birds
Plant Appendix
Complete plant information organized alphabetically
Dense Blazing Star
Liatris spicata
Also known as: Marsh Blazing Star, Gayfeather
Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) is a perennial plant known for its tall spikes of purple flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. It typically grows 24-36 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Plant in groups for a striking display and to attract pollinators.
Basic Information
Plant Type: Perennial
Winter Appearance: Herbaceous
Native Status: Straight Native
Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Dimensions
Height: 2.0' - 3.0'
Width: 1.0' - 1.5'
Bloom Time: July, August
Bloom Colors: Purple
Foliage Colors: Green
Growing Requirements
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Moist, Dry
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil Composition: Average, Poor, Clay, Loam, Sand
Characteristics
Features: Cut flowers, Attracts hummingbirds
Wildlife Benefits: Good for pollinators
Landscape Uses: Border, Container plant, Groundcover, Specimen plant
Growth Behaviors: Slow-growing
Hop Sedge
Carex lupulina
Also known as: Sedge of the Hops
Hop Sedge is a perennial grass-like plant with slender stems and elongated clusters of green flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and blooms in late spring to early summer. Plant in rich, moist soil for best results.
Basic Information
Plant Type: Perennial
Winter Appearance: Herbaceous
Native Status: Straight Native
Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Dimensions
Height: 1.0' - 2.0'
Width: 1.0' - 1.5'
Bloom Time: May, June
Bloom Colors: Green
Foliage Colors: Green
Growing Requirements
Light Requirements: Part sun, Part shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil Composition: Average, Rich
Characteristics
Features: Drought tolerant
Wildlife Benefits: Good for pollinators
Landscape Uses: Groundcover
Growth Behaviors: Slow-growing
Nannyberry
Viburnum lentago
Also known as: Sheepberry, Sweet Viburnum
Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by blue-black berries that attract birds. It typically grows 10-20 feet tall and wide, preferring moist, well-drained soils. Plant in full sun to part shade for best results.
Basic Information
Plant Type: Shrub
Winter Appearance: Deciduous
Native Status: Straight Native
Hardiness Zones: Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Dimensions
Height: 10.0' - 20.0'
Width: 10.0' - 20.0'
Bloom Time: May, June
Bloom Colors: White
Foliage Colors: Green
Growing Requirements
Light Requirements: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil Composition: Average, Loam
Characteristics
Features: Fragrant flowers, Berries or fruit
Wildlife Benefits: Food for birds
Landscape Uses: Border, Hedge, Foundation planting, Specimen plant
Growth Behaviors: Slow-growing
Strongbox® Inkberry Holly
Ilex glabra 'FARROWSK6'
Also known as: Strongbox Inkberry Holly
The Strongbox Inkberry Holly is a compact evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded form. It produces small white flowers in spring followed by black berries in fall. Plant in well-drained soil and provide regular watering for optimal growth.
Basic Information
Plant Type: Shrub
Winter Appearance: Evergreen
Native Status: Nativar
Hardiness Zones: Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Dimensions
Height: 2.0' - 3.0'
Width: 2.0' - 3.0'
Bloom Time: May, June
Bloom Colors: White
Foliage Colors: Green
Growing Requirements
Light Requirements: Full sun, Part sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acid
Soil Composition: Average, Rich
Characteristics
Features: Berries or fruit
Wildlife Benefits: Food for birds
Landscape Uses: Border, Hedge, Foundation planting, Container plant
Growth Behaviors: Slow-growing
White Wild Indigo
Baptisia alba
Also known as: White False Indigo, White Wild Indigo
White Wild Indigo (Baptisia alba) is a perennial shrub known for its striking white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. It typically grows in a bushy, upright form reaching heights of 24-36 inches. Plant in well-drained soil and full sun for optimal growth.
Basic Information
Plant Type: Perennial
Winter Appearance: Herbaceous
Native Status: Straight Native
Hardiness Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Dimensions
Height: 2.0' - 3.0'
Width: 2.0' - 3.0'
Bloom Time: May, June
Bloom Colors: White
Foliage Colors: Green
Growing Requirements
Light Requirements: Full sun, Part sun
Soil Moisture: Moist, Dry
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil Composition: Average, Poor, Clay, Loam, Sand
Characteristics
Features: Cut flowers, Fragrant flowers, Drought tolerant
Wildlife Benefits: Good for pollinators, Attracts hummingbirds, Deer resistant
Landscape Uses: Border, Container plant, Groundcover, Specimen plant
Growth Behaviors: Slow-growing