Tall perennials

[Laurasanford111]

Hello

We have a patio being done which has a gap of about 2 feet between the patio bricks and fence, within that border we would like to plant some things to add height and some colour around the fence. With the exception of verbena bonariensis as we have that a lot in other bits of the garden what other tall perennials would fit nicely in that space? Not foxgloves or delphiniums either

Thank you

What about hollyhocks?

Angelica? Verbascum? Lupins (or tree lupin if you want it taller)

Nepeta Six Hills Giant
Buddleia
Evening Primrose
Choisya

Why not foxgloves or delphiniums? The reason is likely to have a bearing on suggestions.

Veronicastrum
penstemon not v high but long flowering
artichokes (for the flowers)

Cosmos can be up to 1.2m if you choose the right variety

Hollyhocks are super tall, and the right rose bush might work well

@NoBinturongsHereMate hello, they are toxic and I have small children

Hollyhocks. The best flowers ever.

Cephalaria. Giant scabious, my favourite giant perennial. Or one of the heleniums. Hollyhocks are fabulous but do insist on good drainage. Cosmos.

What about a climber to cover the fence e.g. Trachelospermum jasminoides / star jasmine. Evergreen with autumn colour; fragrant flowers in the summer (nice for a patio); non-toxic. It's only half-hardy, though.

Ooh I'm glad I commented on this thread as getting lots of ideas myself! Similar situation to OP: new bed along sunny ish fence.
Can you grow cephalaria from seed? And do you find it needs staking?

Salvia amistad

But I thought that cosmos are just annual, no?

Asters/ michaelmas daisy
butterfly and bee magnet
flowers autumn but good foliage
Different heights/ colours and dofferent flowering times depends on type

Yes, they’re annual

Flocks
Montbretia

If it's a sunny border then Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' - so cheerful

Phlox.

Campanula latifolia?
I'd have thought though that a trellis on the fence and climbing plants would work well.