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Lemon yellow, open, four-petaled, downward-pointing flowers with copious fluffy stamens contrast against fresh-green leaves. The blooms open summer through fall, then each flower gives way to a fluffy, persistent seedhead. Deciduous. Mature size: 12-15 ft long Minimum temperature: -20° F

Effervescent spring new growth in bright shades of glowing orange, pink, and cream then fade to a brilliant yellow. Gradually, this bright spring color will deepen to a rich forest green in early summer. Spires with tiny mauve-colored blossoms cover the plant mid-to-late summer. Mature size: 12-18 inches tall x 20-25 inches wide...

Purportedly in reference to the sculpted form of a cameo brooch, 'Cameo' is the product of the Magnolia breeding program of Vance Hooper in New Zealand. Flowering freely spring and summer, this compact tree has large blooms with violet-red petal exteriors and flushed white interiors—luscious. 10–15' T x 4–6' W Minimum temperature: -20° F

A native, this chaparral shrub comes from the dry slopes and woodlands of Southern Oregon and Northern California. A fast-growing evergreen, it can soon reach 10 ft tall, nice as a hedge or screen, or it can stay low and spreading depending on where it is planted. When sheltered it can grow to...

A fine climbing rose since 1927 with huge fragrant, sweet-pea-smelling blooms of luminous rosy-pink suffused with cerise—voluptuous (Rubens, eat your heart out). It is the very definition of "full bloom." If spent blooms are left, large ornamental pear-shaped hips go from green to gold begging to be incorporated into a wreath as...

Tasmania has truly sent us her best in this alpine mint. Such an ornamental and tidy evergreen with very pretty, frilly, lavender-white flowers dotted with gold and purple amid finely-textured minty leaves. You'll enjoy it no end! It's particularly successful in the maritime Pacific Northwest. Mature size: 3 feet tall &...

Rich green with a dusting of grey, feathery, aromatic foliage culminates in creamy button flowers in mid and late summer—an elegant aristocrat of the genus. It makes a pretty but serviceable matrix in an herb garden or sunny perennial bed. Trim when flowers are spent and lean, well-draining soil is the order...

Pale yellow-green spring leaves emerge with soft orange tones which last most of the season. Oranges, yellows, and even reds intensify for one last hurrah as the season begins to close. Protect from the hot afternoon sun. Deciduous, slow-growing, upright, small tree: 6 ft T x 3 ft W in 10 years. Minimum temperature: -20°...

Clusters of fringe-like, snow-white, lightly fragrant flowers make a delicate, airy flurry in May and June, giving way to small olive-like fruits enjoyed by birds. Wide, spear-shaped leaves (to 8" long) turn yellow in autumn. Choice eastern N. American native 10' x 10' or more. Minimum temperature: -30° F Featured on Great Plant...

With white speckling concentrating toward the edges of large palmate leaves, this evergreen will light up the shade. And autumn brings stout sprays of spherical white flowers. If you were wondering what to do with the shady portion of a tropicalesque garden, this is it! Or, if you are enjoying the...

Hollow (fistula) square stems culminate in large, lavender-pink flower heads comprised of tubular flowers and leafy bracts. It's attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds summer-long! A native of Canada, the United States, and Mexico, it's used to tough conditions: rocky, sunny, and dry. Mature size: 2–4 ft T x 2–3 ft W Minimum temperature:...

Slender flowers with red sepals and purple corollas bloom throughout the season on a plant with an upright growth habit. Plant the crown 4" below the soil level for added winter hardiness, and with occasional organic fertilizer, your plant will be robust and floriferous. Mature size: 4 ft W x 4 ft T. Minimum temperature:...

Heavily flowering with large bracts in a mix of pinks, Rosy Teacups is a round-headed tree, low branching and dense—a globe of color in late spring. Red-orange 1-inch fruit follows the bloom and its fall color is pinkish-red. Mature size: 12 T x 12 W in 10 years Minimum temperature: ° F

Upright, pyramidal form composed of twisted, fern-like branches with lemon yellow flattened needles. Slow-growing. Mature Size: 5-10 ft T x 3-4 ft W in 10 years Minimum temperature: -30° F

A prolific and long-bloomer, Yokohama's violet flowers have a distinctive, slightly ruffled purple lip. Pleated light green lance-shaped leaves rise from the base and you'll find the plant lightly colonizing depending upon conditions. Hardy, despite looking exotic!. 2' x 2' From Red's Rhodies in Sherwood, OR. Minimum temperature: -10° F

Beautiful variegated foliage of tender green, white, and red set this evergreen shrub apart. White urn-shaped flowers bloom in late spring. Thrives in part shade with cool, moist woodland soil. Highly deer-resistant! Minimum temperature: -20° F