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They come in a wide range of colors, sizes, and bloom periods. The trumpet shaped flowers add color to the garden, while the sword shaped leaves are a good contrast to other perennials. They are adaptable to many types of soil. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

They bloom for a long period in summer and usually don't need to be staked or deadheaded. Finches love the seeds if the seed heads are left over winter. Plant in full sun.

They bloom for a long period in summer and form a spreading clump. They like full sun or partial shade.

The fuzzy leaves are fun to touch and add texture to the garden. It forms a spreading clump. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' is recommended.

The soft yellow flowers of this long blooming perennial fit into any color scheme. It prefers full sun but can take partial shade.

Although this is primarily a foliage plant, it has lovely small grape jelly scented flowers for a brief period in June. It adds a vertical element to the garden. It's evergreen and can take full sun or part shade.

The airy flowers dance in the wind. It blooms faithfully all summer. It takes full sun or part shade.

Unusual chartreuse plumes in early spring grace this evergreen plant. The plant's juices can cause skin irritation.

The round buds seem to pop open from mid to late summer. It emerges late, so be careful not to dig it up by mistake.

They grow from 5' to 8' tall. The rosy plumes appear in late summer and look good into fall. They rarely need to be staked and do best in part shade.

This classic perennial is deservedly popular. It's fleshy blue/green foliage and broccoli-like flower heads look ornamental all summer, then at summer's end when everything else is fading, this one really starts it's show. The flowers turn pale pink, to rose, then russet, seemingly a different shade each day. It does well in full or part sun.

Rain drops bead up like pearls on the round, scalloped leaves. It makes a great edging plant for paths, and likes partial shade.

The fragrant blue/green leaves are the perfect foil for the delicate blue flowers. It blooms almost all summer in full sun to partial shade. Cut it back to the base in mid-summer to keep it looking neat.

Long lasting, clear lavendar blue flowers on sturdy stems brighten the late summer and autumn garden. It can take full or part sun.

This is a wonderful evergreen ground cover for a shady area. Though it spreads slowly at first, it is worth the wait.

The quilted leaves look wonderful all summer. They thrive in partial shade.

This long blooming, evergreen perennial not only has delightful airy flowers in spring but interesting foliage year round!

It flowers for a long time in late winter, just when color in the garden is most needed. It thrives in shade.