The calla lily grows to 2 feet tall and can be grown in plant containers, and there are also miniature calla lily varieties that you can keep. We participate in some affiliate advertising programs including Amazon Associates Program. While the flowers don’t store well when picked, the leaves can be picked and processed for medicinal and culinary uses, such as adding it to summer drinks or making a tea from the leaves. It needs full sunlight but will bloom from June until the first frosts of fall. Also known as the yellowhorn, 1-inch star-shaped white flowers with centers sporting red or yellow accents bloom in May. Flowers appear in shades of pink with lavender markings. Bulbs do best their first year. They bloom between May and June, and the flowers may be red, purple, white, and yellow, in different shades. These showy flowers are produced in colors such as blue and purple. The Nemesia plant is excellent for container gardens, as all varieties only grow to about a foot tall or less. These spread by runners and seeds, so take care that they don’t overtake the garden. If you cut them down after flowering, you may get a second round of flowering. It can grow two feet high but tends to not spread far. The flowers will appear during the summer months and need good drainage or the roots may rot. Clematis is a popular climbing plant, and there are over 200 species, with countless hybrids and cultivars. While these are not a long-lived plant, they are relatively easily grown from seeds and prefer some shade. The plant is used in ornamental baskets and pots. The plant grows from 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 feet wide. These plants have spires of yellow flowers that bloom during the summer. The blossoms may be pink, white, burgundy, or even bicolors, and the plants tend to have darker, centrally located eyes. With the arrival of spring, they are known as harbingers of the season and can create a dazzling display of color with single, parrot, bicolor, doubles, and even fringed blossoms. The Queen’s Cup is a wildflower found natively in the United States. These plants tend to spread and make a carpet, and they produce a feathery foliage. Uva Ursi is a hardy creeping ground cover that blooms during April and May. Some even have pale blue flowers at the top of the spike and dark blue at the bottom, providing a lovely contrast in your garden. The Decumaria plant is a climbing plant and a deciduous one. It produces blooms on purple-green stems that tend to grow over 24 inches tall. They attract pollinators such as butterflies. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall, and it self-seeds readily, so you don’t have to do much work with it each year. The plant’s leaves can be used fresh or dried in dishes and herbal teas, and essential oils can be made. It is commonly used in culinary pursuits, where it may be used as a seasoning. The Bleeding Heart or Dicentra spectabilis is a plant with fern-like foliage and a unique heart-shaped flower. Related to the lilies, different species of these flowers vary in size, with the Crown Imperial being a tall, stately flower. They are hardy but need full sun to grow. Some flowers have a notch in the petals. Overwintering them can be tricky in cooler climates and requires putting the plant into a dormant period. The Parodia or ball cactus is a type of succulent. The plant produces small flowers that are pale blue and roughly an inch and a half in width. The Bouvardia plants are a genus of plants that belong to the Rubiaceae family. They like sunlight, and some species are actually evergreen. Hebe is also known as the New Zealand lilac, an evergreen shrub that tends to sprawl when it grows. Zinnias, also known as Mexican daisies, are grown from seeds and produce an abundance of striking flowers in the late dog-days of summer. It tolerates full sun to partial shade to grow. Billbergia is an easily grown bromeliad, and they are often grown as houseplants. Most flowers generate naturally on dirt and grass blocks. Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) grows from 1 to 3 feet tall and up to 1 foot wide. These plants add a splash of color with their lovely spikes that come in shades such as blue-purple. Bergenia is also referred to as elephant’s ears. Many of the leaves are variegated, and the leaves can have different textures as well. Butterflies love these tall perennial plants and you will, too, if you’re looking for big. The Hosta is also known as the Plantain Lily. It is relatively small, only growing to around 1 foot tall and wide. Also known by the name Achillea, Yarrow is a perennial that produces largely while flowers, although a range of shades have been produced, including crimson and apricot. This plant produces white flowers with yellow and blue markings. The leaves are strap-shaped foliage, much like those seen with irises. The blooms open and close fast, generally in less than 24 hours, but there is a dearth of blossoms that will grow and bloom on each plant throughout the season. For proper growth, it needs full sun and soil that drains well. They need full sun to grow well. Feverfew is a perennial flower that has aromatic and finely cut leaves. Sunflowers are native to North and Central America and are part of the 70 species Aster family. The genus has annuals and perennials, and many feature the characteristic yellow flower that we picture upon hearing “buttercups,” but some are cream or red in color. The Geranium is also known as the cranesbill plant. The center of these flowers are made up of a light green style and 6 cream-colored stamens. The plant grows best in rocky environments or on well-drained slopes, and the plants are typically low growing. To grow, they need partial shade. This herb can be used in foods such as salads, and, as an herb, it has many purported uses, such as for wound healing and breastfeeding. Tall flowers are measured in feet not inches and can bring color to an otherwise drab fence. The Trumpet Vine, nicknamed cow-itch or trumpet creeper, originated in the eastern United States. The plant is characterized by a rosette of dark green leaves with markings of white to silver that form a reservoir. This plant is a tree that is a seasonal bloomer, with red and pink blooms. Four O’clock flowers are perennials and members of a 45-species family called Mirabilis. The flowers may be single or double. White, yellow, pink, red, orange, peach or purple, dragon-shaped flowers grow in clusters at the tip of the stems and bloom from April to first frost. It is a member of the holly family and originates in the eastern parts of North America. The flowers have a sweet smell and come in colors such as white, pink and purple. The plant should be pruned regularly, and the plant may get to 15 feet high. These plants are known for hybridizing readily, which can produce interesting variations. These annuals produce flowers in a range of colors, including bright oranges and pinks, and they may be single colors or a mixture of colors. The plant comes in colors such as purple or yellow, but it is most commonly found as a white or pink plant, only growing up to 8 inches high. The flowers grow in thickly clustered bunches with yellow colored flowers that are fragrant and called “pea flowers”. They flower from May through September. The African Daisy is a perennial with flowers that come in a variety of colors including red, gold, and blue. Daphne is a lovely plant often grown for its fragrant blooms. The plant gets to be 5 to 6 feet tall, and spreads to between 6 and 10 feet. It is a member of the evening primrose family and attracts beneficial pollinators, such as butterflies and honey bees. This plant grows from a bulb and is an excellent species to grow under deciduous trees or in drifts in the yard. The Knautia plant is a perennial that hails from Central Europe. The plant can be eaten, with such foods as elderflower win or elderberry jam and has medicinal uses. These plants are long-lived and are one of the most hybridized plants in the entire world. Whirling Butterflies, also called Gaura Lindheimeri, bloom from early spring until late summer. These annuals tend to be hardy and easy to grow, making them popular plants. They do tend to be high maintenance flowers though. The flowers are typically a shade of blue or white or pale pink. The plants have upright stems with roughly star-shaped purple-red flowers. To overwinter the plant in cold climates, you should take cuttings as cultivars come from seed unreliably. Evening Primrose is a Oenothera plant. These tall plants are prone to being damaged by wind and should be planted in a protected area. Orange flowers accented with red spots measure 2 inches across and bloom in July and August. They grow well in greenhouses and gardens. Ballota is a sub-shrub that is evergreen and forms mounds. The plant can reach a height of 10 feet and is a seasonal bloomer. Of course the main things to plant first are the Trees (if you want some), then the tall Woody Perennials such as Roses, Rhododendrons and Hydrangeas, and then the smaller Herbaceous Perennials. Morning Glory is a vine that grows in moist but well-drained soils. Some of these flowers are highly invasive, while other species are less so. The flowers are attractive to pollinators like bees, while birds commonly eat the berries. These plants come in a wide range, and they do well in different conditions including full sun or shade. The plant flowers throughout summer with pleasing light pink 5-petaled blossoms. The Penstemon plants are also known as beard tongue plants. Petals range depending on the species and can be tubular or even needle-like. Hardy Hibiscus. They are typically planted in fall and bloom in spring and summer. They do well being planted underneath trees in the shade. Leaves are waxy and appear frosted. Queen of the prairie (Filipendula rubra) grows from 6 to 8 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide with pale-pink flowers growing in 6- to 9-inch wide clusters blooming in June, July and August. The plant comes in many forms as well, such as pompon and anemone centered. You can grow them for cut flowers or use them in containers or bedding. Rather than being grown for tobacco, these plants are grown for their beautiful blossoms. It should be grown in a shady area that is protected from cold winds for best results. The delphinium is a tall flower, growing around 39 to 78 inches tall. Speedwell, also called bird’s eye or gypsy weed, is a hardy perennial native to Europe. Some produce yellow-green flowers, and they can spread to form a large colony. Orchids are a delicate flower with species found around the world. The flowers tend to be blue-purple or yellow in color, and the plant is native to mountainous areas. The flowers of this plant feature a checker box pattern, and they bloom from bulbs. This plant produces flowers that may be white to a purple blue color. The scapes can grow tall, often getting to be at least three feet high, making them a great addition to the back of flower beds. They are deciduous shrubs that can grow to a height of 10 feet, although they are commonly grown in plants. Xerophyllum is a member of the lily family and can be grown from rhizomes or seed. When she's not gardening, writing, or reading, she enjoys playing with her pets or visiting with family and friends. The plant can be easily grown by sowing seeds directly into the ground. There are several plants that go by this name, including ones native to eastern North America and ones native to Europe. This succulent plant produces colors that vary from pure white to a deep red. It is low maintenance and requires full sun or partial shade to do well. Lilly Pillys have been a common choice for privacy in Australian gardens for decades. Toadflax, also known as Linaria, produces small flowers that look similar to small snapdragons. The flowers tend to be light blue, deep pink, or even purple. The blooms are different colors, such as red. These plants have a long blooming season, from summer until fall. These plants produce star-shaped flowers, which may be a variety of colors such as yellow, pink, and orange. Its flowers … Perfect to add for a pop of color to a garden that typically gets little sunlight. The Madagascar periwinkle or Catharanthus is a flower that quickly spreads. Weigela is a heavy bloomer in springtime with attractive trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of rose to pink. These plants form bright yellow flowers that are like daisies. The bloom is blue and does best between full sun and partial shade. The flowers may be solid colored or a combination of colors such as red and yellow. The Anemone is a diverse species that comes in many colors and varieties that bloom in spring and others that bloom in fall. Take heed though, while the ruffed grouse eats this berry, it is toxic to humans. With careful cutting, these can make good cut flowers. She is an avid gardener. The stems have small, green leaves, and the plants produce clusters of white flowers. 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