More Color

Color hue is important in designing a garden.  So is the intensity of the hue.  Early this spring I placed three yarrow plants (achillea yarrow), in a section of border that is dominated by pastel shades.  I thought their yellow  flowers and silvery foliage, would look nice against the phlox and its white flowers.  The yarrow bloomed beautifully, and was very bright yellow - too bright for the spot.

The intense yellow dominated the space; my eye kept jumping to the yarrow, and was not moving around the border. 

I moved the yarrow to a section of border that has vibrant colors. 

 

The yarrow looks much better in its new spot, next to the brilliant orange flowers of  asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed).

Next time, an evaluation of the season.