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Ajuga
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| This plant is also known as the Carpet Bugle or Bugleweed. It makes an excellent groundcover and does well in partial
shade. There are several varieties to choose from. |
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Aster
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| Aster provide blooms in late summer and fall. These plants need full sun and moist well-drained soil. There are a
variety of colors and styles to choose from. |
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Astilbe
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| This plant needs full or partial shade to grow. The flowers come in various colors and are easy to grow. |
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Black-Eyed Susan
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| This plant is a wildflower. It is beautiful in a garden and reseeds itself. It is easy to grow and can create an
abundance of beauty. The plant blooms generally from May to October. There are several varieties to choose from. |
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Clematis
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| Most clematis are climbing vines. There are several hundred species of this plant. The blooms are beautiful and some
change colors when grown in full sun. This flower is fragrant. |
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Columbine
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| Hummingbirds are attracted to this plant. It blooms in early spring and blossom colors vary. The foliage of the plant
provides interest after the blooming season. |
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Coneflower
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| This plant is hardy and can grow in most regions. There are a variety of colors. Combine them with ornamental grasses
and you will have a spectacular garden. |
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Coral Bells
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| Coral Bells like alkaline soil and full sun. The plants can be used in borders or as ground cover. They bloom in late
spring to early summer. |
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Coreopsis
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| There are several varieties to choose from. The plants like full sun and work well as a border. |
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Daylily
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| There are several varieties in vibrant colors. Sizes range from low blooms that can be used as ground cover to tall
blooms. Depending on the variety and area, you could have blooms from early in the season to late, May through September. |
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Dianthus
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| This plant thrives in an akaline soil and needs at least 4 hours of sun. There are several species to choose from and
also several colors. |
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Geranium
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| This is an easy plant to grow in your garden, container garden, or pots. They also make good houseplants. There are
several colors to choose from. |
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Hosta
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| Hostas can be grown in the shade and can be grown as container plants. There are a number of varieties to choose
from. |
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Iris
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| This plant needs about six hours of sun a day. It comes in many different colors and varieties. |
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Lily
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| This is an easy plant to grow. There are many varieties and colors to choose from. |
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Lungwort
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| This plant likes partial shade. It blooms in early spring. These are hardy plants that require little
maintnenace. |
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Ornamental Grass
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| Grasses come in a variety of colors, shapes, and textures. Some have blooms. They add a decorative touch to your
garden. They require little maintenance. |
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Other
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| Here is a selection of perennials such as the Daisy, Bellflower, Delphium, and others. There are many to choose
from. |
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Penstemon
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| These plants are suited to a specific purpose. There are varieties for flower gardens and varieties for rock gardens.
The plant is drought tolerant and attracks hummingbirds. |
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Peony
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| These plants can grow about 3 feet. They vary in color. They need at least six hours of sun and bloom from mid to
late spring. |
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Phlox
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| This plant attracts moths, butterflies, and bees. The colors of the blooms are vibrant and intense. The plant can be
low growing or taall. It blooms from spring to late summer. |
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Salvia
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| The plant blooms from early May through June. It prefers full sun and is beautiful as an accent plant in your flower
garden. |
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Scabiosa
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| This plant is easily grown and likes full sun. In hot summer climates, it likes partial shade. It blooms from April
to the first frost. There are various colors and hybrids. |
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Sedum
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| This plant is easily grown and requires little maintenance. They are drought resistant and bloom in the fall. |
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Thyme
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| When planted outside, they are an attractive edging along the border of the flower garden. Thyme is a herb and should
be dried before it blossoms for the best flavor. |
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Veronica
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| This plant attracts butterflies and is easy to grow. They are low-growing varieties but the most common grow 1 to 3
feet. The plant needs full sun and well-drained soil. |
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Yarrow
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| It is an easy plant to grow. It likes the sun and can live in poor soil. The plant flowers from June to September. It
is a herb that is claimed to have medicinal properties. |