Iris
Perennial flower. Many different types but generally prefer moist well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Depending on variety height is from 8-28 inches high. Great for bog, rock and woodland gardens, but suitable for borders gardens also. Propagate by division of root. Garden zones 3-10 depending on variety.More Iris Pictures
Lavender
Perennial herb. Height 18 inches. Grow this plant in full sun in open area to discourage fungus. Propagation by seed can be difficult, better to take softwood cuttings of 4-8 inches and root in moist, sandy soil. Used dried for potourris and in wreths. Garden zones 5-9 but will need to mulch in winter in Zone 5 and 6.
Lilacs
Lilacs don’t need a lot of added fertilizer but they do prefer full sun in a soil rich in organic matter. Every other year dig in a 4 inch layer of well rotted compost around the drip line. Lilacs prefer a neutral soil pH, so if your soil tends to be acidic, dig in some lime in the fall. One of the most common problems with lilacs is powdery mildew. This fungus appears as a white or gray powdery growth on the leaves. you can help prevent powdery mildew by watering from below the leaves, watering in the morning to prevent leaves from standing wet for long periods and pruning to allow good air circulation. If despite you efforts, your lilacs still fall pray to this fungus, spray with a wettable sulfur once or twice weekly.
Lupine
Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Deadhead flowers to keep healthy. Propagate by cuttings on non-flowering shoots in spring and early summer. Garden zones 3-6.
Maltese Cross
Perennial. Height 20 inches. Plant like full sun to part shade in a well-drained soil. propagation is by seed or division. Seed needs light so do not cover. Divide in spring or fall. Grows in Zones 3-10, but does not do as well in very warm climate.
Meadowsweet
Perennial. Height of plant varies by variety, anywhere from 21/2 to 8 feet tall. Likes full sun to partial shade in a moist soil. Propagation by division is easy in fall. Garden Zones 3-9.
Monkshood
Perennial. Grow in moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by division every 2-3 years to maintain healthy growth. This plant is toxic. Grows 2-3 feet high. Best in garden zones 3-7 depending on variety of plant.
Obedient Plant.
Perennial. Height 1-2 foot. Good cutting flower. Grows best in moist to wet fertile soil. Likes full sun to partial shade. Propagate by division in spring. Zones 4-8.
Oriental Poppy
Perennial. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. May need staking for support. Propagate by root cuttings or division, but these plants don't need to be divided unless you want additional plants. These flowers go dormant after flowering and will leave a gap in your garden unless you compensate by growing late flowering plants to conceal the space. Best in Zones 3-7. In warmer zones, plant where they they get afternoon shade.
Painted Daisy Pyrethrum
Perennial. Height 24 inches. Grows well in full sun in fertile well-drained soil. Will usually reproduce second round of flowers if cut back after first bloom. Propagate by division. Zones 5-9.
Peony
Grow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by division of plant in fall making sure each clump has 3-5 eyes. When planting, red buds on roots should be no more than 2 inches below surface of soil. Best in Zones 2-8 as plants need a cold dormant period in winter.
Rosalinde Summer Phlox
Perennial. Height 2-3 feet. Phlox do well in moist, humusy soil or in slightly drier soil if in partial shade. Cut off old blooms for later blooms. Prone to nematodes. Propagate by root cuttings. Zones 4-8.
Pincushion
Annual. Grow in full sun in well-drained, alkaline soil. Plants grow best in cool weather. Propagate from seed.
