From mid-summer through the end of the season they produce huge, fragrant clusters of pinks, reds, purples, and whites blooms.
Hellebores are sometimes referred to as "Lenten Roses" because of the time of year they bloom, which coincides with Christian fasting.
For low-maintenance gardens, cranesbill species like 'Rozanne' are a great choice. They require only watering to grow.
Monarchs and other butterflies depend on Butterfly Milkweed as a host plant, and native bees rely on its blossoms as a food source.
The golden yellow, daisy-like blooms that pollinating bees, butterflies, and songbirds enjoy from July through fall develop a vast canopy as it expands over the years.
Early in the season, together with the late-blooming tulips and crabapple trees, it produces large, puffy, heart-shaped flowers on arching stalks.
As a favorite spring perennial, peonies have earned a place in gardens around the world due to their enticing fragrance and beautiful petals.
Few perennials have a scent as unique as lavender. Lavender demands well-drained soil and thrives in sunny, hot, and dry environments.
While some Japanese anemones spread via seed or short runners, others prefer to remain in a cluster.
Anise hyssop is a great plant for attracting pollinators to your yard if you have a sunny, well-drained space. This perennial attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.