cardinal flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal flowers bloom with tall spikes of lipstick red flowers in August in moist soil. … Continued
browsing: summer
‘Gardenview Scarlet’ bee balm
Monarda didyma ‘Gardenview Scarlet’
Large red flowers in June through August on mildew-resistant foliage growing 4-5′ tall. Heat and … Continued
dwarf bee balm
Monarda didyma
Monarda didyma ‘Balmy Pink’ is a dwarf plant covered in lavender-rose blooms in summer. ‘Balmy Purple’ sports … Continued
‘Moonbeam’ threadleaf coreopsis, whorled tickseed
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’
Perennial Plant Association 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year! Compact, bushy plants are the longest … Continued
Coreopsis ‘Presto’ dwarf double-flowered tickseed
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Presto’
These compact plants produce golden double blooms 2″ across from June to August. Compact plants … Continued
‘Little Lemon’ dwarf goldenrod
Solidago canadensis ‘Little Lemon’
This native selection is a compact, upright plant growing only 18″ tall and produce dense, … Continued
Coreopsis ‘Early Sunrise’ large-flowered tickseed
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’
These easy to grow, adaptable perennials grow in clumps to 2′ tall with daisy-like single … Continued
black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Huge 3-4″ deep yellow blooms with dark brown eye cover this black-eyed Susan from late … Continued
‘Pomegranate’ yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Pomegranate'
Spreading, upright yarrow noted for its brilliant magenta flowers, ferny foliage, compact size, and vigorous … Continued
‘Summer Pastels’ yarrow
Achillea millefolium ‘Summer Pastels’
An early flowering yarrow that grows to a compact 12-18″ tall with large flower heads … Continued
sorrelvine, possum grape
Cissus incisa
Also known as possum grape, this semi-evergreen vine climbs by tendrils. From the grape family, … Continued
‘Alpine Majesty’ Japanese water iris
Iris ensata ‘Alpine Majesty'
Striking white blooms with narrow yellow mark near throat appear in June. Adapts well to … Continued