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An often deciduous shrub (fall color can be orange-red to burgundy), 'Mohawk' can at times be evergreen 0º F and above. Deep pink-red buds become large fragrant umbels of small white florets, pink on the reverse, blooming in April. Butterflies will be very pleased! The shrub is densely branched, with 4"...

Native to the Eastern US, this violet comes in a full range of colors: blues, purples, whites, and even freckled! And all on one plant — an easy way to inject a little spontaneity and a lot of entertainment into a pot or garden bed. Moist woodland soil is ideal, and it will even...

A distinctive plant from South Africa: In coral-reds and pinks, its pendent and tubular florets are borne in rows the length of three-foot-long spikes, aloe-like. Sword-shaped leaves keep company, much in the way of iris leaves. Hailing from clay and shale soils, you'll find this plant tolerant of many tough conditions...

Need something to liven up a quiet shady corner? W. 'Briant Rubidor', with yellow to yellow-green foliage is a riot of color once the dark lipstick-ruby-red buds appear, blooming in late spring and into late summer. Reaches 6' in height and will not be ignored by anyone, especially hummingbirds. Minimum temperature: -20°...

Medium green lobed leaves in summer produce translucent orange-red berries to feast the eyes on in fall. Mature size: 4-6 ft T x W Minimum temperature: -40° F

This fast-growing, ornamental grapevine with platter-sized, dark green, soft leaves will twine & scramble its way up sturdy trees and trellises. Be warned that this beauty can be a destructive beast if not given strong enough structure to hold its ultimately large size. If you choose to prune it back hard...

In spring through early summer, this Watsonia produces vibrant orange flowers on tall stems above upright, sword-like, olive-green leaves. Given suitably moist conditions it will multiply almost as rapidly as you'd like, and considering we don't get everything we'd like, this is pretty darn good. From the Cape of South...

(Syn. Watsonia x beatricis) Originating in South Africa, summer-blooming Watsonia pillansii has spikes with 3-inch flared trumpets of glorious shades of delicious yellow-orange, much appreciated by hummingbirds. Coming from the Cape, it will appreciate summer water. Mature size: leaves to 3 ft T, flower spikes to 4 ft T Minimum temperature: 10° F

Dark burgundy-purple leaves ensconce deep rose-pink flowers against the dark glossy foliage! The spring flush of flowers continues with sporadic flowering throughout the summer. The tubular flowers will bring Hummingbirds! Leaf color intensifies to near black in late summer. Minimum temperature: -30° F

Different from the Veronica your neighbors have; this one has green-crested blue flower spikes that will bring butterflies. (Take a close look at the top of the spike in the photo.) Cut some for a vase to stimulate plant interest even in the least sensitive. Minimum temperature: -30° F

Against lustrous deep green leaves, corymbs of pink buds open to gardenia-scented white flowers. Appropriate for a privacy screen or windscreen. Mature size: 6-10 ft T x 6-8 ft W Minimum temperature: -20° F

Narrow, powder-blue leaves create an exciting contrast with other forms and textures in the garden. Its round head of stiff, spiny leaves sits atop a trunk to make a sculptural statement. The creamy-white floral display can rise 4 feet above the sphere of foliage. Mature size: 4-5 feet tall & 2 feet wide in...

Zephyranthes is native to Texas, Mexico, Colombia and Guatemala. Its bright golden-yellow upward-facing flowers shine among grassy green leaves, bursting into bloom following rains. The flowers appear several times a season, the main show being generally in August – September. These pest-proof bulbs don't seem to be picky about the soil,...

An interesting intergeneric cross between Fatsia and Hedera, this evergreen, vine-like shrub has large, variegated, palmate leaves, and appreciates afternoon shade. It requires some summer water to look its best. Mature size: 2 ft tall x 10 ft wide. Minimum temperature: 0° F

Evergreen and fairly compact, this fabulously rewarding but hard-to-come-by shrub has sage-green leaves and abundant, May–July, 2-inch cupped flowers of buttercream yellow with dark burgundy interior splotches. This shrub blends well with other plants and is a great integrator for disparate colors and textures in the garden. It is tough but...

Coarse, recurved, rigid blue-gray leaves make an architectural statement topped by huge waxy flower clusters of cream that become edible banana-like fruit. Clumping. Sharp drainage is preferred. Mature plant size: 2-2.75 ft T x up to 6 ft W. Flower stalk height: 3 ft T (stays near leaf tips) Minimum temperature: -20° F Closer photo of...