Used in herb gardens for herbal tea, in back of borders and as cut flowers. Monarda likes clay, damp and wet soil. Colors range from white to red, purple and pink. Papaver - Oriental type Large, coarse leaves. Buy oriental poppies before they bloom early in the spring.
Foliage disappears after flowering.
Plant where other perennials, such as echinacea, conceal dormant summer foliage. They will tolerate dry conditions once established and range from white to pink, red, salmon, and some bi-colors. Rudbeckia Black Eyed Susan is a good choice for summer color and on into fall. Bright flowers are ideal for fresh bouquets, and seed heads are good for dried arrangements. Wonderful accent to bronze foliaged plants.