(Kalmia-flowered Hybrid Deutzia, Mountain Laurel Deutzia)

Resembling a mountain laurel when in full floral splendor, this deciduous shrub lines its arching branches with thousands of deep pink and white flowers in early summer. Ultimately becoming a rounded plant with open branching, the kalmia-flowered deutzia is a hybrid resulting from a cross between Deutzia purpurescens and Deutzia parviflora. It was created by renowned French nurseryman Victor Lemoine as has been in cultivation since around 1900.

Its long, pointed oval leaves...

(Lemoin's Hybrid Deutzia)

One of the cold-hardiest of deutzia, this deciduous shrub lines its twiggy upright branches with thousands of small white flowers in early summer. Ultimately becoming a rounded plant with dense branching, the Lemoine deutzia is a hybrid resulting from a cross between Deutzia gracilis and Deutzia parviflora. It is named after its hybridizer, notable French nurseryman Victor Lemoine.

Its long, pointed green leaves are nearly lance-shaped with lighter green and hairy undersides....

(Dianella, Flax Lily)

The genus Dianella is made up of 25 species of woodland plants. These originate from tropical Africa, Asia, Australia, and Polynesia. The genus is named for the Roman goddess of the hunt and forest, Diana.

Most Dianella are evergreen herbaceous perennials borne from thick underground stems that grow laterally. They spread to form clumps or colonies. Most have upright grassy foliage consisting of strap-like or lance-shaped blades. These range in color from deep green to blue-green...

(Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily)

The genus Dianella is made up of 25 species of woodland plants. These originate from tropical Africa, Asia, Australia, and Polynesia. The genus is named for the Roman goddess of the hunt and forest, Diana.

Most Dianella are evergreen herbaceous perennials borne from thick underground stems that grow laterally. They spread to form clumps or colonies. Most have upright grassy foliage consisting of strap-like or lance-shaped blades. These range in color from deep green to blue-green...

(Blue Flax Lily, Variegated Blue Flax Lily)

The genus Dianella is made up of 25 species of woodland plants. These originate from tropical Africa, Asia, Australia, and Polynesia. The genus is named for the Roman goddess of the hunt and forest, Diana.

Most Dianella are evergreen herbaceous perennials borne from thick underground stems that grow laterally. They spread to form clumps or colonies. Most have upright grassy foliage consisting of strap-like or lance-shaped blades. These range in color from deep green to blue-green...

(Ukiuki)

The genus Dianella is made up of 25 species of woodland plants. These originate from tropical Africa, Asia, Australia, and Polynesia. The genus is named for the Roman goddess of the hunt and forest, Diana.

Most Dianella are evergreen herbaceous perennials borne from thick underground stems that grow laterally. They spread to form clumps or colonies. Most have upright grassy foliage consisting of strap-like or lance-shaped blades. These range in color from deep green to blue-green...

(Blueberry Flax, Tasmanian Flax Lily)

Tasmanian flax lily is an evergreen perennial native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. The leaves grow from underground thick stems that grow laterally and spread to form clumps or colonies. Its leathery strap-like blades are often curved. The lavender-blue flowers are held on branched stems above the foliage and appear from spring to summer. Each flower is small, nodding, star-shaped and centered with a flare of bright yellow male structures called stamens. These are followed by persistent...

(Variegated Blueberry Flax, Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily)

Variegated Tasmanian flax lily is an evergreen perennial native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. It is primarily grown for its attractive, arching strap-like foliage that is dark green with ivory stripes. The leaves grow from thick rhizomes that spread to form broad clumps or colonies. In late spring and summer it produces delicate branched stems that rise above the foliage. These hold very small lavender-blue or white flowers. Each nodding bloom is star-shaped and has a spray of yellow anthers...

(Cheddar Pinks, Twilight Star Cheddar Pinks)

Worthy of top billing in just about any perennial border, Star Series dianthus draw applause with their multicolored, fragrant flowers displayed against compact mounds of handsome blue-green foliage. The fringed, intricately patterned, single flowers are white, pink, red, or purple with boldly contrasting markings. Flowering begins and is heaviest in late spring but may continue sporadically through summer if spent blooms are removed.

Like most pinks, Star Series dianthus like sun and well-drained,...

(Amazon Neon Cherry Sweet William, Sweet William)

A nice new twist on an old favorite, this hybrid of the perennial D. barbatus (sweet William) blooms the first rather than the second year from seed. From late spring to fall, it bears large, showy, flat clusters of vivid rose-pink blooms, which attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The narrow leaves are glossy dark green.

This short-lived perennial likes sun and well drained soil, and tolerates hot summers. Excellent planted in masses, containers or mixed borders, it also makes...