She has been known to hang out with shady characters such as hosta, fern and even our next model. Phlox divaricata is for the more petite shady gardens. Her stature may be small at 12 inches tall, but her bright flower eyes of blue or white are sure to please even the most discriminating of tastes. For perennial salvia 'May Night' imagine the deep blue of the ocean on spike heels. The flower spikes appear in summer and continue for weeks if the old flowers are removed.
Golden yarrow is a real over achiever.
If the flower heads are cut before the pollen develops, the yellow color will remain as a dried flower indoors for a year or so. Coreopsis is draped in lacy green leaves. Her fine features are topped with yellow or pink daisies. She looks best in crowds of her own kind. Red valerian is a stately three feet tall and a real sun lover.