Astilbe
Showy plume flowers of False Spirea rising from fern-like foliage make these perennials an all-time favorite; available in a variety of colors– from pink, red and white to purple
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 Brunnera
This is a superb specimen perennial with silvery heart-shaped leaves and sprays of bright blue Forget-Me-Not flowers appearing in mid to late spring; hardy grower with striking foliage
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 Coreopsis
Known as native to the southeastern U.S. and Mexico, these dainty daisy-like flowers are low-growing and perfect for garden borders; available in a color range from ivory to light yellow to bright yellow; grows well in most any type of soil, but does require full sun to thrive
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 Daisies
One of the most reliable and showiest perennials of all time, these hardy plants produce masses of white flowers during the peak blooming season and are offered in a number of bloom varieties; plants only require good, rich soil and a sunny location; beautiful as a cut flower for bouquets
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 Dianthus
Beautiful, somewhat lacey and fringed flowers are available in a range of attractive colors; a profusion of dainty flowers emerge from the plants’ blue-gray grass-like foliage; a low-growing perennial favorite
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 Echinacea (Coneflower)
With daisy-like petals surrounding a prominent, button-shaped cone, these prolific bloomers are a common sight during the summer months; flower heads hold their color atop thick stems and are ideal for cutting for bouquets; a reliable grower in sunny gardens
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 Gaillardia
This is a dependable flowering plant whose blooms are usually in the cream/yellow/orange/red color spectrum; a prolific bloomer that does very well with plenty of sun; ideal for poor soil; good survival rate, even in zones with high humidity and winter cold
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 Helleborus
An extremely easy-to-grow perennial does well in the front of the garden; features unique star-like flowers in a range of blended colors; foliage features dark, glossy, leathery leaves from winter and persisting into May
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 Heuchera (Coral Bells)
This gardeners’ standard, also known as Coral Bells, is most often used as a foliar border plant or near the front of the garden; recent hybrid developments have yielded a broader foliage palette– from electric greens to caramel tones to deep burgundy; features frilly leaves and dainty bell-like flowers on wispy stems
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 Iris
A perennial Old World favorite, irises feature puffy, frilly bearded blooms, often in striking bi or tri-color combinations rising from thick sword-like foliage; generally blooms late spring to early summer; types include standard bearded varieties, dwarf and now even re-blooming hybrids that bloom both in spring/summer, then bloom again in the fall
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|  Leopard Plant
Bold, shiny 8”-10” green leaves are spotted with yellow dots throughout on this “contrasty” plant; makes a colorful accent in any perennial garden, with its unique speckled foliage
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 Phlox
Garden phlox is available in an increasing number of colors and works well as a middle of garden plant; grows in an upright clump 1.5’-2’ tall; fragrant tubular or star-like flowers produce clusters of blooms
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 Polemium (Jacob’s Ladder)
A hardy leafy grower also known as Jacob’s Ladder, this plant forms a low mound of medium green ferny leaves, with each leaflet edged in creamy white; flushed with pink during cooler spring weather; provides texture, color variety and lush foliage in any garden
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 Rudbeckia
These highly decorative native American perennials are a mainstay for most garden enthusiasts; yellow daisy-like petals protrude from a button center, as they rise from sturdy stems and lush leaves; easily grown with good drainage and plenty of sun
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A profusion of compact, delicate blooms in a variety of pastel hues cover a usually spiky stem at the height of summer; green felt leaves resemble tobacco; a hardy, long-living perennial that does well middle to back of garden
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