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Bright yellow flowers bloom in early to mid-summer amid leathery, sea-green leaves on stems that develop interesting, peeling bark with age. A compact shrub that stays within bounds. Mature size: 3 feet T & W Minimum temperature: -20° F

An alpine from Argentina and Uruguay, subsequently naturalized in Great Britain, France, Australia, and New Zealand, Ipheion is a short, honey-scented, clumping collection of sparkling six-pointed stars in early to mid-spring. Plant amongst grass or at the front of borders, in swathes, or in pots and stand back and simply delight...

Naturalizing, 'Charlotte Bishop' is a mauve-pink star-flower blooming in late winter. Sweetly-scented and lovely in the lawn, in a meadow, in a border, or pot. Coming originally from alpine regions of Argentina and Uruguay, you'll find Ipheion a tough and delightful little genus. At least 3 mature bulbs per pot Minimum temperature: -20º F

From the Balkans, this is a species dwarf bearded iris with soft lemon-yellow flowers sailing above sage-green sickle-shaped leaves. Stout stalks are only 2 – 3 inches tall with flowers about 2 inches across. Perfect for moist but well-draining conditions in a rock garden. Minimum temperature: -10° F

Coming to us from Yunnan, China, this hardy impatiens has olive green leaves with scalloped edges and a matte surface; their bright yellow gnome's cap flowers have red speckled throats and upturned spurs, and bloom spring through fall! Let it grow upward or trail along the garden floor, pot it, or...

Easy to please and gives so much in return: Arching, cascading stems hold fine, gray-green, pinnate foliage and erect, purple-pink pea blossom spikes in summer and fall. Cut back hard each spring. This tough and tolerant plant comes to us from the entire length of the Himalayas. Mature size: 5 feet...

Midnight purple, almost black flowers have a fine gold saber in each petal. Be sure to give it a very light visual foil for adequate contrast so it doesn't disappear into oblivion; mix with whites, light blues, lavenders, golds. Mysterious, intriguing, and very elegant. Clumping rhizome with 16" stems; fairly drought-tolerant but...

Boldly variegated white brushstrokes on mint-green lance-shaped leaves form evergreen clumps. It might bloom, though that is not what it's all about, and it has not set any seed in our garden. Not to worry, though, this Iris is a terrific landscape asset; striking and bold strap leaves are visually exciting...

Soft lavender-blue to deep violet flowers appear in late winter and early spring. Evergreen, olive-green leaves make attractive vertical clumps whether in flower or not. Native to the Black Sea coast of Turkey and Georgia. Best with regular water but, once established, will tolerate short spells of drought. Mature size:...

'Ice Storm' blooms in July and August; the translucent-looking yellow flowers are shaped like a cornucopia, including the curl! Particularly lovely are the new leaves that have a crazed white patina, evocative of a thin covering of cracked ice. Organically rich soil is its favorite. Foliage may be removed for shipping. Plants will...

Saturated violet-red flowers with almost horizontal falls, a small yellow signal, and short standards flutter about variegated minty-green and white lance-shaped vertical leaves like large butterflies. Nice at the water's edge. Clumping; 2' T Minimum temperature: -20° F

This continues to be a favored vine after more than 15+ years at Dancing Oaks. Brilliant golden leaves and stems produce fragrant white flowers June to frost; 6 hours or more sun yields brightest gold leaf color. And shade makes for a very beautiful, vivid, light green leaf. In any case, plant her...

Sophisticated foliage for the early season and fragrant, grape-scented flowers too! A timeless beauty with those lovely, creamy-white and green striped leaves — a striking element, flowers or no flowers, but the flowers are a lovely light violet-blue ruffled crown above the spiky leaves. Minimum temperature: -30° F

A low Himalayan with tiny leaves, wiry stems, and cute, sweetly-scented light yellow flowers: interesting & pretty! A low, domed evergreen shrublet that likes fertile but well-draining soil. If you can't please it exactly, it will be fairly tolerant. Try this wonderfully textural and floriferous plant in the rockery where there is...

The showy, wide blades of green striped with light golden-yellow are ornamental in and of themselves — a long-lasting, striking addition to a garden. In mid-late spring, grape-scented, smoky-blue-purple flowers on tall, upright stems are an eye-popping addition to an already lovely plant. Semi-evergreen. Mature size: leaves, 2 ft T; flower spikes, 3 ft...

Very tall, upright standards on flowers of violet-blue in late spring to early summer. Blooms are held high about narrow, upright leaves that stay green late into fall. Happiest in moist conditions, but can tolerate some drought. An attractive, hard worker that puts up with neglect. Mature size: 3-4 ft...