Dramatic globe-shaped heads on tall stems. Architectural and deer-proof.
Inconspicuous flowers give way to stunning clusters of magenta-purple berries in fall. The berries are the show.
Large flat clusters of creamy flowers in early summer give way to dark berries for jams and wildlife.
Narrow, fuzzy foliage resists the leaf spot that plagues Goldsturm. A worthy upgrade.
Poppy-like flowers in jewel tones bloom in mid-spring over ferny foliage.
Lavender-blue spikes with licorice-scented foliage. A pollinator powerhouse that blooms for months.
Fragrant white to pink flowers in spring precede a fall crop of dessert apples.
The grand finale of the garden season. Essential for fall pollinators.
Feathery plumes that light up shady, moist spots like nothing else can.
Broccoli-like heads open pink and age to copper-bronze. Four-season interest, zero maintenance.
Explosive spring color in every warm hue. Acid-loving woodland classic.
Shaggy, crown-shaped flowers that hummingbirds fight over.
Golden prairie workhorse that lights up late summer meadows.
Fiery bicolor pinwheels that bloom nonstop in the worst heat and soil.
Repeat-blooming azalea with waves of color spring through fall. Evergreen in mild climates.
Blooms in spring, then reblooms summer through frost. Compact habit with classic lilac fragrance.
Lupine-like spikes on a native that lives forever. Gets better with age.
Delicate sky-blue flowers open each morning on airy stems over fine foliage.
Star-shaped electric blue flowers that bees go absolutely wild for. Self-sows freely.
Massive suckering shrub with foot-long white flower candles. Showpiece for large shade gardens.
Long, arching flower wands that butterflies absolutely lose their minds over.
Electric blue flower clusters on an evergreen California native. Hummingbird and bee magnet.
Masses of white flowers in early spring on a tough, adaptable urban tree.
Tall spikes of starry flowers rise above strappy foliage in late spring.
Dark purple stems set this apart from every other salvia. Vertical, architectural, electric.
Screaming scarlet spikes. The most vivid red in the native plant world.
Tidy, dome-shaped habit that never flops open. Stays compact without shearing.
Billowy lavender-blue haze that blooms all season if you shear it back.
Tiny daisy flowers with apple-scented foliage. Brew into tea or let it naturalize between pavers.
A rainbow mix of coneflower colors from a single seed strain. Every plant is a surprise.
Cheerful purple pom-pom flowers on a kitchen staple. Edible blooms make any salad Instagram-worthy.
The queen of flowering vines. Over 300 species, something for every spot.
Spider-flower with whisker-like stamens and airy blooms. Tall, dramatic annual that self-sows freely.
Delicate, spurred flowers that dance on wiry stems. Hummingbird favorite.
Tall stems with large yellow daisies tower over deeply cut basal leaves that align north-south.
Tough prairie native with long bloom season and medicinal history.
Bold spikes of tubular red flowers in spring attract hummingbirds before bean pods form.
Airy, dancing flowers on thread-thin stems. Effortless cottage garden charm.
The tree of the South. Months of crinkled blooms and gorgeous peeling bark.
Fragrant, walkable ground cover. Bees love it, foot traffic can't kill it.
One of the first signs of spring, pushing through snow with jewel-toned cups.
Spiky purple blooms above silver-green aromatic foliage. A kitchen herb that doubles as an ornamental.
Cheerful trumpets that naturalize beautifully and return stronger each year.
Endless forms from dinner-plate to pompom. The obsession of flower farmers.
Towering spires of true blue. The tallest, most dramatic back-of-border plant.
Spicy-scented, fringed petals. One of the best edging plants there is.
Iconic spring bloomer with fall berries and winter bark. Four-season beauty.
Deep velvety red climber with classic rose fragrance. Repeats reliably on a strong, vigorous plant.
Creamy white petals blush to strawberry red at the edges. Knockout fragrance matches the looks.
Fuller, double-petaled version of the Knock Out. Same bulletproof performance with more petal count.
Groundcover rose that stays low and spreads wide. Tough, disease-resistant, and constantly in bloom.
Slow-growing dwarf with dense rounded habit. Perfect for small gardens and foundation plantings.
Magenta flowers erupt directly from bare branches. Spring showstopper tree.
Bold orange blooms with red throats appear on graceful arching stems in late summer.
Spring blooms plus a full fall encore. Multiple color options in the Encore series.
Reblooms on old and new wood, so you get flowers even after a harsh winter. Color shifts with soil pH.
Clusters of small white daisies that bloom for weeks. Historic medicinal herb that self-sows readily.
Spikes of scarlet tubular flowers that hummingbirds fight over. Southwestern native at its finest.
Tubular flowers that release sweet fragrance at dusk. A cottage garden classic that attracts moths and hummingbirds.
Stately spires of spotted, bell-shaped flowers. Cottage garden royalty.
Clouds of white fringed petals dripping from branches in late spring. Fragrant and underused native.
Showy white spring flowers mature into sweet cherries that attract people and wildlife.
Billowing clusters of fragrant summer color. A butterfly magnet.
Bold silvery foliage and large thistle-like buds are both decorative and edible.
Wrongly blamed for allergies. A vital late-season pollinator magnet.
The gold standard rudbeckia. Uniform, floriferous, and utterly reliable in any soil.
Rich golden-yellow cups with an intense tea rose fragrance. David Austin's most famous creation.
Tiny grape-like clusters that spread into rivers of blue over time.
Nodding tubular flowers in soft lavender shades brighten moist woods of the Gulf Coast.
White spring flowers, glossy red fruit, and exfoliating bark. Thorny but beautiful native with winter interest.
Warm-toned daisy-like flowers with raised centers bloom as summer turns to fall. Loves moist soil.
Compact and intensely dark purple. The standard against which all other lavenders are measured.
Bell-shaped spring flowers are followed by sweet blue berries and excellent fall color.
Tubular, nectar-rich flowers with a fragrance that defines summer evenings.
Dense, intensely fragrant spikes. One bulb can perfume an entire room.
Massive mophead blooms that shift color with soil pH. Showstoppers.
White petals frame a wide, ruffled cup that opens yellow and fades to cream. Multiplies fast.
Bright red to orange bracts surround small flowers and glow across spring prairies.
Massive 6-9 inch golden daisies on a short-lived plant. Bigger and bolder than perennial black-eyed susans.
The classic large-flowered clematis since 1858. Deep violet-purple blooms cover the vine midsummer.
Intensely sweet-scented white stars. The scent of warm southern evenings.
Towering native with mauve domes that butterflies swarm in late summer.
The classic golden trumpet daffodil. Naturalizes into massive sweeps that return for decades.
The rose that changed everything. Disease-resistant, self-cleaning, and blooms nonstop from spring to frost.
Multi-colored flower clusters that bloom relentlessly in brutal heat.
Fragrant silver-green mounds beloved by bees and humans alike.
Blazing star. Spikes that bloom unusually from top to bottom.
Bold, dinner-plate leaves with daisy-like flowers. Loves wet feet and will wilt dramatically if dry.
Intensely fragrant clusters that define spring in northern gardens.
Flowers open pink and turn blue on the same stem. Silver-spotted foliage looks great all season.
Dramatic spikes in every color. Short-lived but self-seeds generously.
The gold standard coneflower. Flat, non-drooping petals around a bold copper cone. Perennial Plant of the Year.
Smooth red bark with urn-shaped flowers that feed hummingbirds in late winter. Sculptural beauty.
Bulletproof color all season long. The workhorse of warm-toned borders.
Glossy buttercup flowers in early spring along streams and wet areas. One of the first wetland bloomers.
Perennial Plant of the Year. Dense indigo-violet spikes that rebloom if deadheaded.
Distinctive sombrero-like flowers sway on wiry stems in summer prairies.
Compact lilac with pale lavender blooms and outstanding fragrance. Burgundy fall foliage as a bonus.
Fast-climbing vine with trumpets that open fresh every morning.
Earlier blooming and slightly softer purple than Hidcote. Gertrude Jekyll's favorite for a reason.
The world's most popular climbing rose. Soft blush pink, sweetly fragrant, and remarkably vigorous.
Tiny flowers are a pollinator magnet when allowed to bloom. Let a patch go to flower for the bees.
Holly-like evergreen with yellow flower clusters followed by blue berries. Tough, shade-loving native.
Early spring pink blossoms smother the branches before juicy peaches develop.
Tubular flowers on upright stems. Native hummingbird magnet for dry gardens.
Lush, ruffled blooms with intoxicating fragrance. Lives for decades.
Survives humidity and cold that kills other lavenders. Silver foliage stays tight and full.
Spikes of violet-blue flowers above glossy arrow-shaped leaves. Native pond and stream bank staple.
Brilliant orange-red blossoms in late spring and summer are followed by decorative, edible fruits.
Compact, heavily branched, and smothered in deep rose-purple blooms. Reblooms without deadheading.
Huge basal leaves and tall stalks topped with yellow daisies give strong prairie structure.
Deep pink-red flowers on a disease-resistant crabapple. Persistent small fruit feeds winter birds.
Brushy purple flower spikes rise over fine foliage and feed prairie pollinators.
Flat clusters of white flowers and berries give way to vivid red stems that shine in winter.
Large blue-and-white spurred flowers bloom in late spring above lacy foliage.
Spikes of deep blue tubular flowers rise above glossy evergreen foliage in early summer.
The queen of the garden. Modern varieties are surprisingly low-maintenance.
Tropical-looking hibiscus flowers on a cold-hardy shrub. Blooms late.
Aromatic evergreen herb with tiny blue flowers loved by early bees. Needs excellent drainage.
Airy lavender clouds on silver stems. Thrives in heat and poor soil.
Vertical flower spikes that hummingbirds and bees cannot resist.
Succulent leaves, tough as nails. Ages to deep crimson in autumn.
Unique bicolor blooms with purple petals edged in white. A head-turner in any spring garden.
White spring clouds, edible berries, and blazing fall color. Four-season native tree that deserves more attention.
Classic white-and-gold daisies that look fresh from a meadow painting.
Nodding flowers with swept-back petals resemble tiny shooting stars in spring meadows.
Upright spikes of bright yellow flowers feed late-season pollinators on dry prairies.
Vertical flower spikes with squeeze-open blooms. Kids love them.
Tidy spikes of blue that add vertical punch to the front of the border.
Flat-topped flower clusters on tidy mounds. The easiest flowering shrub.
The most planted perennial in America. Compact, reblooming, and basically indestructible.
Pure joy on a stalk. Birds love the seeds, kids love the spectacle.
Honey-scented carpet of tiny flowers. The best living edging plant.
Explosive late-summer bloom of thousands of tiny fragrant white flowers. Vigorous to a fault.
Wiry stems topped with purple clusters that butterflies can't resist. See-through plant for layering.
Fine foliage and pale blue starry flowers are followed by golden fall color.
Pure white, swept-back petals with two to three blooms per stem. Orchid-like elegance.
Cheerful native daisy that blooms for months with almost no care.
Aggressive native vine with fiery trumpets. Hummingbird highway.
Snapdragon-like flowers shaped exactly like a turtle's head. Loves wet feet.
Fragrant snowball clusters in spring, then berries for birds in fall.
Woodland ephemeral with sky-blue bells. Disappears by summer, returns faithfully.
Perennial Plant of the Year. Billowy lavender-blue spikes that rebloom hard after a shear.
Floating jewels that transform any pond. Pads provide shade for fish while flowers dazzle above.
Tubular blooms smother arching branches in late spring. Hummingbird haven.
Pure white drooping petals around a bronze-orange cone. Elegant and underused.
The wild cousin of bee balm. Lavender puffs alive with pollinators. Tougher and more mildew-resistant.
Soft pink blooms over deeply-cut foliage. A woodland edge staple.
Cascading, fragrant racemes that create a dreamy canopy. Needs structure.
Flat-topped clusters on ferny foliage. Thrives on neglect in poor soil.
Clouds of pale blossoms cover the tree in early spring, later followed by small bird-edible cherries.
Easy-grow annual with electric colors. Cut-and-come-again champion.