Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata). Hardy, spring-flowering perennial Description: Bears open clusters of lavender blue to pale violet and white flowers, semi-evergreen foliage Habit: Spreading, low-growing to 14-inches high and 20-inches wide Culture: Prefers partia... - Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata).
Sword Flag or Corn Flag (Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus). Hardy, late spring-flowering bulb Description: Bright, deep-magenta flowers, up to 15 per stem, on 24-inch stalks above sword-like, fan-shaped foliage Habit: Grows 1 to 2 feet tall and up to 1 1/2 feet wide; may requir... - Sword Flag or Corn Flag (Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus).
Alternate-leaf Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia). Small, deciduous, spring-flowering native tree Yellowish white flowers in 2-3 inch cymes; dark green, prominently veined leaves and dark blue fruits Origin: North AmericaThis North American species, first discovered in 1760&co... - Alternate-leaf Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia).