Siren’s Song Dark Night Coral Bells is a dramatic foliage statement plant with near-black leaves that create a bold, moody contrast in partially shaded borders and container compositions. The deep, almost-black foliage develops a rich purple quality as seasons change, providing evolving interest from spring through fall. Delicate white flower spikes rise above the dark foliage in summer, creating a striking light-against-dark effect that attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds. Growing in a mounding habit 12 to 18 inches tall, it pairs beautifully with chartreuse, coral, and silver companions in mixed plantings. Deer and rabbit resistant, cold hardy, and Juglone tolerant.

Double Scoop™ Raspberry Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented ruby-red daisy flowers with black eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Herrenhausen Oregano features tiny clusters of violet trumpet-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its small fragrant oval leaves are forest green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous purple in the fall.

Starlite Prairie False Indigo is a tough, native-bred perennial that offers a surprisingly long season of interest for such an undemanding plant. Its indigo-blue flower spikes rise above mounding blue-green foliage in late spring and early summer, drawing butterflies and small birds to the garden at a beautiful time of year. A Great Lakes native selection growing two to three feet tall, it settles into well-drained soil in full sun and quickly earns its reputation for drought tolerance and complete deer resistance. The foliage remains attractive all summer, and the decorative seedpods that follow the blooms rattle pleasantly in the breeze and provide late-season structure. Come fall, the foliage shifts to warm burgundy and copper-brown tones for a final flush of seasonal color. Mass it along a slope for erosion control, or group several plants in a sunny border for a bold, prairie-style planting that rewards minimal care.

Agastache 'Pink Pearl' forms a compact, mid-sized mound crowned with tall flower spikes of delicate light pink blooms that flower prolifically throughout the season. This sturdy variety excels in garden borders and container plantings alike. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and full sun for optimal growth and continuous flowering.

Asao Clematis features showy lilac purple star-shaped flowers with white streaks at the ends of the branches in mid spring. It has green deciduous foliage. The compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Wild Imagination Hosta features dainty spikes of white tubular flowers with lavender stripes rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive twisted narrow leaves emerge powder blue in spring, turning bluish-green in color with hints of silvery blue throughout the season.

High Society Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender tubular flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late summer. Its attractive small textured oval leaves remain white in color with showy bluish-green variegation throughout the season.

Flat, matte leaves emerge light gray with a rosy blush before maturing to solid gray with dark gray veining. This striking foliage provides color, contrast, and texture to beds and borders, while delicate light rose flowers bloom on tall scapes. Performs exceptionally well in hot and humid conditions, making it an ideal choice for challenging garden spaces.

Phlox Spring Purple delivers a stunning late-spring show with deep pinkish-purple flowers that blanket the entire plant. Light pruning after flowering promotes dense, compact growth. Perfect for rock gardens, border edging, or mixed container plantings where its vibrant blooms create eye-catching color and texture.

Purpleleaf Royal Fern features bold spikes of brown flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive enormous oval bipinnately compound leaves emerge deep purple in spring, turning green in color with distinctive burgundy veins. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous gold in the fall.

Smooth Aster has masses of beautiful lavender daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

White Big Leaf Aster has masses of beautiful white daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from late summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its heart-shaped leaves are dark green in color. The foliage often turns burgundy in fall.

A vibrantly golden groundcover with charming purple flowers. This brightly colored variety is sure to lighten up even the shadiest parts of your garden with its citron colored leaves. The tall inflorescences of spring have violet blue flowers that contrast starkly with the yellow foliage.

Big double blooms have vibrant, deep magenta-red petals. Flowers are held closer to the foliage, creating a compact, rounded form that requires no staking. Mildew-resistant foliage stays attractive all season long. Perennial.

Beyond Midnight Bluebeard brings late-summer blue to the sunny border at exactly the right moment—when many perennials are fading and the garden needs a fresh surge of color. The deep violet-blue flower clusters open along arching stems above glossy dark green foliage from midsummer into fall, drawing butterflies in real numbers on warm September afternoons. Growing to a tidy mounding shrub three to five feet tall, it fits at the back of a sunny border or as a mid-border anchor where its refined form earns its keep from leaf-out to first frost. It is impressively drought tolerant and deer resistant once established, preferring lean, well-drained soil and full sun. Cut it back hard in early spring before new growth appears—it blooms on new wood and responds with vigorous, fresh growth each year. For a refined late-season combination, pair it with yellow rudbeckia, white coneflower, or the feathery plumes of ornamental grasses.

A showy, compact mound of thick, dark green foliage is swirled with creamy white flamed centers. Summer brings lavender flowers on thick stocks about 6” above the foliage. Across growing zones, Hosta are very forgiving and long-lived. Plant in well-draining soil for a great no-fuss perennial. Hosta Sting will provide a burst of tropical-like foliage. Hosta thrive in shade, even in competition with tree roots, hurray! Lush foliage in diverse colors, heights, and texture. It is hard to find a garden that won’t benefit from incorporating some Hosta.

Frans Hals Daylily features bold gold trumpet-shaped flowers with orange overtones at the ends of the stems from mid to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Grand Cascade Butterfly Bush features showy panicles of fragrant lavender flowers with purple overtones at the ends of the branches from mid summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has grayish green deciduous foliage. The narrow leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Light lavender purple flower panicles are enormous at 12-14" long and 4" thick. Their passive coloring and texture makes a wonderful backdrop for perennials, and you'll love the butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that flock to their honey-scented blossoms.

Purpurlanze Chinese Astilbe has masses of beautiful spikes of purple flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Dark cool-green and purple leaves with lovely wavy edges grow upright, displaying striking wine-red undersides. This short, compact herbaceous perennial is ideal for containers or the front of perennial beds, adding year-round color and texture to any garden space.