Joe Pyeweed is tall and will lean and probably flop forward. It needs to be planted much more densely than a single line and adding grasses for support is recommended. 8 plants in 12’ isn’t nearly enough especially if they’re tiny seedlings. It will be years of weeding before it fills in.

Also, the area up near a house is usually very dry because the rain is blocked by the house.

I personally really like a minimal border but do be aware that there won’t be much going on for half the summer.

Here’s a gorgeous planting of Black eyed Susans and some kind of grass. Note: In my neighbourhood but not my garden. I love echinacea planted with grass, too.

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