The Drama of Tall Plants
3,043 views · Published 25 October 2007 · 2:34 · Indexed 20 October 2026
Channel: Growing Wisdom · 2007 · Howto & Style
Creating Drama with Tall Plants Most of us know that taller plants should be placed in the back of the garden. The reason is twofold: They look better there, and they won't block the light falling on the shorter plants. Tall plants can ground the garden and also add dramatic flair. I placed tall ironweed in the middle of one garden area in my yard. It stands out, is bold, and makes a great statement in August and September. Silphium, another tall plant, will attract wildlife and brighten your yard wherever you place this tall beauty. Still other plants -- for example, Angelica and Joe-Pye weed -- will perform year after year, and although very tall, have a somewhat lacy feeling. Whatever tall plant you choose, you can't go wrong adding one or two specimens to your yard. Head over to http://www.GrowingWisdom.com for all of our videos. Be sure to register as we will send you a weekly garden email and also we never share your information.
