JESTER GLADIOLUS

tall summer-blooming perennial (often grown as an annual) known for its golden-yellow flowers with bold red centers, reaching a height of 3–5 feet. It is deer-resistant, attracts pollinators, and is ideal for bouquets due to its long-lasting, stacked blooms

Height: 3 to 5ft

Louise Gladiolus

a tall, large-flowering variety. This summer-blooming perennial produces spikes of funnel-shaped, pink-toned, or ruffled orchid-like blooms. It thrives in full sun, requires well-drained soil, and is excellent for cutting.

Height: 3 to 4ft

Colorado rocky mountain columbine 

famous as Colorado's state flower. It features large, fragrant, blue-and-white, upward-facing flowers that bloom in late spring/early summer. This plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and attracts pollinators.

Height: 1 to 2ft

Mckana giant columbine (variety)

McKana Giant Columbine (Aquilegia 'McKana Hybrids') is an award-winning, long-spurred perennial known for large 3–4 inch blooms in mixed colors (blue, red, yellow, white) and grey-green, fern-like foliage, blooming in late spring to early summer.

Height: 2 to 3ft

eastern columbine (Native)

(Aquilegia canadensis) is a hardy, native perennial, typically growing 1 to 3 feet tall with distinctive red and yellow nodding flowers. Ideal for shade gardens, it blooms in spring, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, and is deer-resistant. It thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil, often reseeding itself.

Height: 1 to 3 feet tall

western columbine

a hardy, upright native, recognized by its delicate, nodding red and yellow flowers. It blooms from spring to summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade, making it ideal for woodlands or shaded borders.

Height: 1 to 3 feet tall

Pink Petticoat Columbine

a hardy perennial (Zones 3-9) known for its frilled, double-layered, white and cerise-pink blooms. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade, blooming in late spring to early summer.

Height: 2 to 3 feet tall

DWARF columbine

compact, clumping, herbaceous perennials generally growing 6 to 18 inches tall, making them ideal for rock gardens, containers, and edging. They feature intricate, spurred flowers in spring/summer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators, while resisting deer and rabbits. Most prefer full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.

Height: 10" to 1.5 feet tall

Forget-Me-Nots

(Myosotis) are charming, low-maintenance, spring-flowering plants (often treated as perennials or biennials). They are best known for their small, five-petaled blue flowers with yellow centers, which thrive in moist, cool, partially shaded areas.

Height: 4" to 12"

Valerian

a hardy, fast-growing herbaceous perennial known for its sweetly scented white-pink flowers, which bloom on tall, slender stems. Used historically for anxiety and insomnia, it is also known for its pungent-smelling roots (often compared to sweaty socks) and its ability to attract cats similar to catnip.

Height: 3 to 5ft

Catnip

Nepeta cataria) is a hardy, perennial herb in the mint family with flowering spikes. Known for its pale green-grey foliage and intoxicating effect on cats, it thrives in full sun and is used as both a cat treat and a culinary tea herb.

Height: 2 to 3ft

Black Eyed Susan (Native)

Blooms: Summer

Height: 1 to 3 feet tall 

A hardy, sun-loving North American native perennials (or annuals/biennials) known for daisy-like yellow flowers with dark brown centers. Short-lived perennial that reseeds easily.

Yellow Snapdragon

cool-season, short-lived perennials (often grown as annuals) known for their vibrant,, two-lipped, "snapping" flowers. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from spring to frost in many colors.

Height: up to 4ft

Pink and Orange Snapdragon

cool-season, short-lived perennials (often grown as annuals) known for their vibrant,, two-lipped, "snapping" flowers. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from spring to frost in many colors.

Height: up to 4ft

Yellow and Red Snapdragon

cool-season, short-lived perennials (often grown as annuals) known for their vibrant,, two-lipped, "snapping" flowers. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, blooming from spring to frost in many colors.

Height: up to 4ft

4 O'Clock Flower

(Mirabilis jalapa) are fragrant, bushy perennials (often grown as annuals) known for blooming in the late afternoon (around 4 p.m.) and staying open until morning. They attract moths and are very bright! They typically grow 2 to 4 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sun, and are available in various colors including pink, yellow, white, and red.

Height: 2 to 4ft 

Tall, red asiatic lily

vibrant, early-summer blooming perennials. Known for being unscented, they are very hardy, easy to grow, and popular as cut flowers with 4-6 inch, upward-facing blooms. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them perfect for perennial borders.

Height: 3 to 4 feet

tall orange canna lily

tropical perennials (often grown as annuals), characterized by large, paddle-shaped leaves and vibrant orange, lily-like flowers that bloom from summer to frost. They thrive in full sun, high heat, and moist soil, requiring at least 6 hours of daily sunlight.

Height: 4 to 8 feet

tall yellow canna lily

tropical perennials (often grown as annuals), characterized by large, paddle-shaped leaves and vibrant orange, lily-like flowers that bloom from summer to frost. They thrive in full sun, high heat, and moist soil, requiring at least 6 hours of daily sunlight.

Height: 4 to 6 ft

pothos (various)

a popular, low-maintenance, trailing houseplant. Contains Neon Pothos, known for its brilliant, chartreuse-colored, heart-shaped leaves. Indoors, it generally produces vines 5–10 feet long, though it can be pruned to maintain a bushier, 2–4 foot size. It thrives in bright, indirect light, is easy to propagate, and acts as an air purifier.

Spotted Begonia

The Spotted Begonia (Begonia maculata), often called the Polka Dot Begonia, is a popular, fast-growing houseplant known for its olive-green, angel-wing-shaped leaves with silver spots and red undersides. It typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and 1 to 2 feet in spread, although some, with proper care and support, can reach over 5 feet.

italian SUNFLOWER

a branching, heirloom annual known for its delicate 4-inch, cream-colored petals and dark chocolate centers. They typically grow 4 to 7 feet tall and are prized for being heat/drought tolerant, attracting pollinators, and serving as excellent cut flowers.

Height: 5 to 6ft

Roman Chamomile 

a low-growing, mat-forming perennial herb. Known for its apple-scented foliage, this creeping plant is famously used as a fragrant ground cover or grass substitute, thriving in full sun to partial shade. It has the same medicinal properties as german chamomile.

Height: 3" to 6" tall and 1 foot wide. 

Black Eyed Susan Vine

a fast-growing, tender perennial (often grown as an annual) vine known for its rapid, twining growth. It features heart-shaped leaves and yellow, orange, or white flowers with dark brown/maroon centers, thriving in full sun. Reseeds easily.

Height: Up to 8 feet in a season

GEnovese basil (heirloom)

a highly aromatic, large-leafed Italian heirloom known as the premier choice for pesto. This bushy, fast-growing annual thrives in full sun, often producing 3-inch leaves with a sweet, slightly spicy flavor. It is cherished for being slow to bolt and for its versatility in container gardening. 

Height: 1.5 to 2.5 ft