Showy stonecrop, or Hylotelephium spectabile, is a colorful taller plant suitable for the back of the border. It is tolerant of hot summers and cold winters, making it a resilient choice for various climates.
Peonies are renowned for providing a spring festival of color, particularly in northern gardens. These tough plants can survive long, frigid winters and are available in various flower forms and colors.
Coneflower, or Echinacea purpurea, is an American native perennial known for its toughness and ruggedness. It tolerates drought well and produces large flowers in a wide range of colors, attracting pollinators.
Bee balm, or Monarda spp., is an aromatic perennial that attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. It features beautiful flowers in various colors and belongs to the mint family, spreading quickly.
Wild columbine, or Aquilegia canadensis, is a delightful spring bloomer that forms large colonies in partially shady locations. It re-seeds easily and produces pink and yellow flowers on wiry stems.
Coral bells, or Heuchera spp., add a splash of color to shady garden beds with their colorful foliage and bell-shaped flowers.They come in various shades and produce flowers in early summer, attracting pollinators.
Siberian iris, or Iris sibirica, is a reliable perennial that puts on a spectacular spring show with its colorful flowers.It tolerates cold temperatures well and produces thick clumps of straplike leaves.
'Moonbeam' coreopsis, or Coreopsis verticillata, is a rugged variety that produces cheerful yellow flowers throughout the summer.
Baptisia, also known as false indigo, is a hardy prairie native with attractive foliage and colorful flowers. It tolerates both summer heat and below-zero winters and grows slowly.