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What are the “bulletproof” plants that make a commitment to the garden year after year? Today I’m sharing an annual tradition: my curated list of favorite reliable perennials that have survived the transition from the Fairy Tale House to my new Cottage on the Hill.
From drought-tolerant Penstemon to the pollinators’ favorite Purple Coneflower, these are the plants I trust to handle the heat, survive “wacky” weather, and come back stronger every spring. I’m also sharing a critical maintenance tip on how to “pinch back” your Phlox to double your blooms later this summer!
🌿 Plants Featured in This Video:
Penstemon Digitalis ‘Husker Red’: Stunning purply-red foliage and reliable seeding.
Brazos Penstemon: A romantic, “frothy” pinkish-lilac variety.
Salvia ‘East Friesland’ & ‘Cara Donna’: Deep hues perfect for an English cottage garden style.
Phlox Paniculata (‘David’ and ‘Bright Eyes’): Fragrant summer blooms (Pro tip: Give them good air circulation!).
Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’: The ultimate easy-to-propagate stonecrop.
Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower): A delicate lilac favorite for butterflies.
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea): An Oklahoma native that pairs perfectly with Liatris.
Asters: The late-summer stars that handle heat and drought with ease.
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29 Comments
You are beautiful linds
Husker Red is one of my favorite perennials. Love love it
Yard has bounced back..
Pretty❤
Love your selections and the garden is looking beautiful. I searched for Linda Vater Fairy Tale House channel but it only brought up individual videos and a playlist, but not a separate channel. Could you include a link for us? Thank you 🙂
Linda, your garden is beautiful. I was not able to see Fairy House but know your gardens were established, lovely.
Later this afternoon will re-plant some bulbs in larger pot. Might plant salvia in ground ( white, red blooms). Will probably put zinnias around it (companion plant). Live in Texas zone 9b so understand weather you are having — up and down temps. Have a great day Linda! Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Linda and Stuart .I have to admit when you mentioned you were moving house.i had a thug at my heart .as I loved the fairy house garden but when you moved to the cottage on the hill .I was so sad to see your front garden, just brown soil .and I thought will we ever see a Linda garden again .but watching today's video s I must say it's so beautiful.i don't normally comment .but I just love your garden .it is truly amazing.thank you .greeting from Ireland
Like others I coud not find the Linda Vater Fairy Tale House. Just found the old individual videos but nit a channel
Where is the list for my garden journal? How do I get the list?
GRE🌺T SELECTI🌸NS!
Great perennials, I have four of them in my small garden.
Hey Linda, I think me like others who are your super fans and wanted to subscribe to your other channel immediately went and look for it and couldn’t find it. Did you mean you have created a separate playlist or a separate channel? Love your videos thank you
The Linda Vater Fairytail House Channel doesn’t show up on a search.
If you liked Salvia 'Caradonna', check out Salvia 'Caramia'. It has the same dark stems, but with more flowers, and a slightly more compact habit.
Texan here. Brazos is pronounced BRAZ-uhs (ˈbræzəs). The Brazos River was instrumental in settling colonists and for developing Texas. Just a little Texas history. 🩷
Love al pentstemons !
Have you ever watched The Durrells in Corfu? It was. On PBS. It’s a true story about a family that moves to Corfu. The youngest child who is into animals grows up and actually organizes how animals should be in zoos.
Linda I did not watch u when u had your past home but can’t imagine that it could be any more beautiful. Life is change. Change is a good thing
All great suggestions- sedum and echinacea are top winners in all zones. The kind of salvia that flourishes may vary but they are all good and reliable. Thanks for the suggestions.
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Linda you look amazing ,so beautiful
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All beautiful. The rabbits and deer have destroyed my garden.
The Ariel shot of the house and gardens is magical. Strikingly spectacular!! Thank you for sharing the beauty. 🌸🌹🌺🌼💐☺️🤗
I love your garden too Linda but I’ve noticed you don’t grow Hollyhocks. In your cottage garden I think it would be beautiful
I have all of those tough, water wise perennials in my Kansas garden. I also have lavender which I also find very tough and also water wise.
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hi linda, thanks for sharing. have a great day!
Always love your videos and garden. Your tennis shoes in today's video look so soft and comfortable. Please share the brand.
It would be cool if you featured the native plant nursery in Oklahoma City!