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This plan features easy-to-grow, reliable plants that require minimal care. There will be something happening in the garden throughout the growing season. In spring, Siberian iris starts the parade. Summer is anchored by the cheerful flowers of purple coneflower and Shasta daisy (among others). The pink flowers of stonecrop complete the show in fall. This is a good starting plan for anyone interested in perennials.