ZONE 4-8, HT 10", SUN/PART SUN
A dwarf ornamental grass, possibly the best blue. Evenly rounded tufts of thin blue grass with inflorescences reaching a foot above the foliage. Very interesting in mass as a border. Prefers loose, well drained soil.

ZONE 3-8, HT 8-12", SUN/PART SUN
This dwarf meadowsweet has vivid pink flowers in July and August. The maple shaped leaves are attractive all summer as long as it gets plenty of moisture. Avoid hot, dry areas.

ZONE 3-9, HT 3-4', SUN/PART SUN
Elegant feathery plumes of rosy-pink remind me of Victorian gardens. The lacy foliage mixes well with coarse or broad-leafed plants. Blooms June and July, prefers moist soil.

ZONE 3-9, HT 42", SUN/PART SUN
This meadowsweet or 'Queen of the Prairie' has deep pink plume-like summer flowers. Plant in moist soils. Avoid hot, dry locations.

ZONE 3-9, HT 10", SP 10", SUN 
Thrives in poor, well-drained, dry soils. Tolerates heat and drought. Bright cherry red flowers are edged with a sunny yellow band. Both the flower and the seed head are excellent cuts. Do not over-fertilize as it weakens the plants.

ZONE 4-10, HT 12-15", SUN
A most unusual gaillardia, each petal is trumpet shaped in colors of yellow, orange, and burgundy. Will bloom from early summer through fall, especially if deadheaded. Makes wonderful cut and dried flowers, attracts butterflies and not deer. Drought tolerant once established and prefers well drained soil.

ZONE 3-10, HT 18-30", SUN
This non-stop bloomer actually grows best in poor soils! The large wine-red blooms have a center that emerges a cheery yellow and slowly changes to dark red. Even the seed pods are interesting and unusual. The gray-green foliages shows that it is drought resistant. Also makes a good cut flower.

ZONE 3-10, HT 14-20", SUN/PT SUN
Impressive bright burgundy blooms with yellow tipped petals in late summer. Its compact growing habit makes it ideal for
both the front of your perennial garden or pots. Tolerates heat and drought.

ZONE 3-10, HT 14-20", SUN/PT SUN
Sunny yellow blooms with a deep scarlet center appear on lush green foliage late summer into fall. Perfect for brightening
up late summer bouquets. Butterflies love this one.

ZONE 3-10, HT 14-20", SUN/PT SUN
Pure yellow flowers begin blooming in mid to late summer and will bloom until frost. Flowers and foliage remain fresh and healthy even in summer heat and periods of drought.

Gaillardia 'Tokajer'
Blanket Flower

ZONE 3-10, HT 23", SUN
A wonderful new variety with apricot-orange flower petals that radiate out from the reddish-brown button-like center and lighten towards the tips. The delicious-looking flowers begin blooming in early summer and just keep going until frost. This drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant plant actually prefers poor soil.

ZONE 5-11, HT 10-14", SUN            Burgundy to dark green foliage with bright pink flowers hovering overhead as if they were a cloud of butterflies. Starts compact, but will gain height in the garden. Blooms all summer.

ZONE 5-11, HT 10-14", SUN           
Slightly larger and more vigorous than 'Karalee Petite Pink,' this one has beautiful white flowers held up above the dark green foliage.

Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink'
Wand Flower

ZONE 5-8, HT 2-3', SUN
Narrow leaves with delicate sprays of light pink flowers with rose veins seem to flutter around the plant when the wind blows. Heat and drought tolerant. Not reliably winter hardy, but may self seed and blooms from early June until frost.

Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies'
Wand Flower

ZONE 5-9, HT 2-3', SUN
Beautiful pink and white butterfly-like blossoms are in abundance from June through September. Not reliably winter hardy, but worth taking a chance for the continuous blooms throughout the summer.

Gentiana dahurica        
Gentian

ZONE 3, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN   
Very blue tubular flowers bloom in August. Prefers dry, lime free soil. Easy to grow.

ZONE 4-8, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN
The original plant was found growing in the Biokova mountains in Yugoslavia. I have found it to be beautiful in mass plantings. White flowers are tinged pink and bloom in June and July. Leaves are a soft green turning reddish in fall. Spreads via runners to form a compact groundcover.

ZONE 4-8, HT 4-6", SUN/PART SUN
Covered in large pink flowers with dark veining, this English import blooms intermittently from May through September. A vigorous and free flowering favorite that prefers well-drained soil.

ZONE 4-8, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN
Deep magenta petals with deep red sepals appear in early summer. One of the best flowering selections. The attractive, scented foliage turns red in fall. Spreading habit makes a wonderful groundcover. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions

ZONE 4-8, HT 24", SUN/PART SUN
A lovely cranesbill with violet flowers. If it's happy, it can get to be 4 feet in diameter! The foliage is attractive all summer and the blooms that start in June continue until September.

ZONE 4/5-8, HT 24", SUN/PART SUN
Named for the constellation, this geranium will be the star of your garden. Large bright blue flowers with purple veins and light centers bloom from mid summer into fall. It will make a lovely mound of foliage and color -- perfect to pair with spring-blooming bulbs.

ZONE 4-8, HT 24", SUN/PART SUN
Bright pink to magenta flowers with black, star-shaped centers from spring into mid summer. It looks great with Siberian iris and Heuchera 'Amethyst Mist'. An easy to grow perennial with great fall color. Stake it or let it ramble through the neighboring plants.

ZONE 4-8, HT 28", SUN/PT SUN    
The lightly ruffled dark purple to mauve blooms of this geranium compliment the purple blotches on the the semi-evergreen foliage. This is an early blooming variety that will look great in your garden in late spring and early summer.

ZONE 4-8, HT 24", SUN/PART SUN
Small, nodding, deep maroon flowers are held above green leaves with chocolate-colored zonal variegation. Blooms in early to mid summer. Foliage is beautiful even after it's bloomed.

ZONE 5-7, HT 9", SUN/PART SUN
Nearly true blue flowers above a dense mound of very dark purple, lacy leaves. When grown in the shade, leaves are more dark green with purple highlights. Deer and rabbits will not bother with these.

ZONE 5-8, HT 18-20", SUN/PART SUN
This pretty geranium hails from the famous Blooms of Bressingham, England. Large, violet-blue flowers have a lavender eye and bloom for an exceptionally long time. Foliage is deep green. One plant can grow up to 3 feet in a season.

ZONE 5-8, HT 12", FULL SUN/PT SHADE  Blue-purple flowers with a pink ring and a white eye gracefully adorn green trailing foliage from late spring through early fall. Makes a great groundcover and also works well in container plantings. If the foliage starts to decline in late summer, simply cut it back to encourage a new flush of growth.

ZONE 5-7, HT 12", SUN       
A good groundcover for cool, wet areas. Orange flowers over pale green foliage appear from late spring to early summer.

ZONE 4-8, HT 24-36", SUN/PART SUN
This Eastern US native grows well in dry, shady sites, especially when planted in mass. Profuse, 1", star-shaped, white flowers (some may be brushed with pink) on wiry, red branches from late May through June. Will tolerate full sun if the soil is moist.

ZONE 4-8, HT 24", SUN
This is a must for flower arrangements, fresh or dried. The full bushy plant bears large, double, pure white flowers.

ZONE 2-9, HT 36", FULL SUN        
Grey-green foliage with masses of small white flowers in mid to late summer. Performs best in well drained soil. May require staking.