Planting Out Beautiful Perennials: Samantha Lilies, Agastache & Brunnera! 💜🌿 // Garden Answer

The three types of perennials being planted today are Queen of Hearts Brunnera, Meant to be Queen Nectarine Agastache (Agastaki or Anise Hyssop), and Rose Lily bulbs called Samantha.

Queen of Hearts Brunnera is a shade-loving plant that prefers neutral to alkaline soil. It does well in areas that can withstand heat and wind and is resistant to deer.

Meant to be Queen Nectarine Agastache blooms from mid-summer through fall, attracting pollinators with its peachy nectarine-colored blooms and mauve calyx. The leaves have an iridescent quality, and the plant is drought and heat tolerant once established. It is suitable for zones 5 through 9.

The Rose Lily bulbs called Samantha produce double Oriental lilies that are fluffy and fully double with no stamens, making them pollenless. They are less strongly fragrant, ideal for floral arrangements, and can be grown in full sun to part shade.

Rose Lily bulbs should be planted 6 inches deep and will grow to be 3 to 4 feet tall.

Yes, both the Brunnera and Agastache plants are resistant to deer, which can be beneficial for gardeners who deal with deer in their gardens.

The Agastache planted the previous year did not come back very well. The gardener found only a small amount of growth and was unsure if it was due to location, soil conditions, or something else that affected the plants.