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A supernova of a flower: giant 12–16 inch diameter, starry, metallic purple orbs always command a second glance and concomitant raves. The stems are relatively short, so place these bulbs near the front of a dry border or walk. It makes a huge sparkler that won't scare dogs and cats on the 4th of July...

A shorter variety, 2 – 3 feet tall in bloom, 'Chocoholic' has purple-bronze (okay, chocolaty) lacy foliage and fragrant pink to white bottle-brush flowers in late summer. Contrast with light green or gold foliage plants for a striking effect. Butterfly attractant; deer resistant. Minimum temperature: -30° F

Seen in the Himalayas curtaining banks at about 6–8000 feet, these triangular fronds with jet black stems layer themselves like the feathers of a bird. They can also spread into the prettiest 10 inch tall carpet, or, if you are adventurous, an outdoor wall-hanging! If you'd like to keep it looking...

Fine charcoal-black stems hold fluffy light green leaflets on fronds 15 inches tall. It slowly proliferates, given moist humus and shade, to form a colony of lush, lacy, fresh green mounds. This, as was kindly pointed out to us, is easily confused with the Chinese Adiantum marisii (can't imagine why). This...

Charming lavender-pink clusters of little bell-shaped flowers nod on arched stems up to 14 inches tall in early summer. This is a northwest native that reseeds lightly. Sweet. It seems to us, that the flower color of the clone we raise is on the darker end of the color spectrum compared...

Native to the Iberian Peninsula, these demure, nodding, white fragrant bells with a pink blush at the base can grow in rock crevices or moist soils as long as the soil drains well. Grassy leaves follow the bloom. It's wonderfully naturalizing and soooo pretty! Winter wet, summer dry, it's perfect for...

Frothy white summer flowers on up to 3 ft spikes become curious doll's eye-like white fruit. Each berry is attached by a stubby bright red pedicel to the main stem. They make an unusual and comment-provoking fall display! Clump-forming to 2 ft wide. Minimum temperature: -40° F

Delicate fern-like pinnate leaves are festooned with pink powder puff flowers in summer. Deciduous tree, broad and spreading. Mature sixe: 20-30 ft T x 10-20 ft W Minimum temperature: 0° F

A small, exquisite bulb blooming summer to fall; waxy-white flowers with green-striped, cupped outer tepals, and pursed, yellow-tipped inner tepals. Strappy leaves surround the bloom. A sweet South African addition to the rock garden. Softly, sweetly fragrant. Mature size: 4-10 inches TMinimum temperature: 20° F

With the fragrance of anise, half-inch yellow oblong bells dangle among spring-green stems and leaves from September to February. Easy and very interesting in a container. From South Africa. 12–18" tall clump. Minimum temperature: 10° F

Exciting, 8-12 inch spheres of sparkling lavender to amethyst flowers on upright stems are eye-catching, late spring garden "ornaments" and are spectacular when dried: spray-paint them if you dare! Mature size: 1-2 feet tall Minimum temperature: -30° F

Airy, feathery, blonde seed heads are borne in July from olive-green narrow leaves. Handsome orange hues infiltrate the clump throughout summer and become dominant in late autumn and into winter. This clumping grass maintains a vase shape and is perfect for coloring up your grass garden—the more sun, the more color....

Single ray flowers in glowing shades of saturated blue bloom in March on a backdrop of lacy leaves. They make an attractive, light ground cover or a lively mixer with other early bloomers. Not really appreciative of wind, contrary to the name. Please note the bulbs of Anemones root later in spring...

Pretty fetching cream and light green incised leaves form the best backdrop for the floral spikes of inky blue that bloom above the foliage in spring. NOT a spreader!; this polite Ajuga forms a clump. Appreciative of dappled shade. Selection from the garden of Duane West. Mature size: 12-16 inches tall; clump...

This vigorous and deciduous climber has glossy palmate leaves reminiscent of perennial monkshood. Clusters of non-showy greenish flowers in late summer give way to bluish fruits which mature to a showy yellow and orange in fall. Best berry production (and that is what it's all about) is in full sun. This...

A fine, dissected carpet of leaves form the backdrop to a skiff of profuse butter-yellow flowers in early spring; low-growing, glowing, delightful! NOTE: These are SUMMER DORMANT plants; they dry up and go "to sleep" after they bloom in spring. Other examples of summer dormant plants are Tulips and Daffodils. Do not...