Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Plant Height:

To 2 feet tall, depending on variety

Zones:

4-9

Plant Type:

Perennial

The inflated buds of balloon flowers are fun to pop. And they make great cut flowers. Cut them in the bud stage, and sear the...read more >

Plant with : Sedum, Helenium, Daylily, Coreopsis

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Plant Height:

2-4 feet tall

Zones:

3-8

Plant Type:

Perennial

Baptisia is one of those tall plants with beautiful spires, often in a showy blue, that draws everyone to it for an admiring...read more >

Plant with : Black-eyed Susan, Coneflower, Perennial geranium

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Plant Height:

To 18 inches tall

Zones:

5-8

Plant Type:

Perennial

Add a burst of whimsy to the garden! Slightly wayward stems and loose, rounded flower clusters give Barbara?s buttons a fun,...read more >

Plant with : Tulip, species, Climbing Rose, Penstemon

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Plant Height:

7-10 inches tall

Zones:

3-8

Plant Type:

Perennial

With strawberry-like leaves and bright yellow spring flowers, barren strawberries are an alternative evergreen groundcover or...read more >

Plant with : Barrenwort, Phlox, Violet

Light:

Part Sun,Shade

Plant Height:

6-18 inches tall

Zones:

4-8

Plant Type:

Perennial

Barrenwort is a rare plant -- one that thrives in the dry shade beneath shallow-rooted trees! It spreads at a moderate rate,...read more >

Plant with : Hellebore, Columbine, Perennial geranium

Light:

Sun

Plant Height:

6-15 inches tall

Zones:

3-7

Plant Type:

Perennial

Basket-of-gold is one of those plants that loves to grow in the least likely of place -- cracks between paving stones, the edge...read more >

Plant with : Verbena, Phlox, Rock cress

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Plant Height:

20-30 feet as a perennial; 2-3 feet tall as an annual

Zones:

8-11

Plant Type:

Perennial,Tree,Shrub

A culinary classic, bay's glossy green foliage is a flavor favorite in soups, stews, and meat dishes. Bay only survives to 25...read more >

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Plant Height:

2-5 feet tall

Zones:

4-10

Plant Type:

Perennial

A majestic plant, bear's breeches is like a living sculpture in the garden. It offers sturdy spires of white or pink blooms with...read more >

Plant with : Balloon flower, Pearly everlasting, Spurge

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Plant Height:

1-4 feet tall

Zones:

3-9

Plant Type:

Perennial

Bee balm is a wonderful plant for attracting butterflies and helpful bees. This prairie native has fascinating-shape flowers in...read more >

Plant with : Veronica, Aster, Coneflower, Evening primrose

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Plant Height:

4-36 inches tall

Zones:

3-9

Plant Type:

Perennial

Romantic, usually bobbing, often blue bellflowers are classic cottage garden plants. Tall types look like something straight out...read more >

Plant with : Foxglove, Phlox, Jupiter's beard