Common name:Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera cultivars

These perennials have wonderful flowers in colors ranging from white to deep crimson. The flowers bloom in spring and these plants are popular in masses or borders.

Common name:Ivy Geranium
Botanical name:Pelargonium peltatum

Clouds of single flowers are produced from spring through fall on This perennial, which should be planted in areas that receive protection from afternoon sun in warm inland areas. Ivy geranium reaches 2' tall and spreads to 3' wide. Leaves are shaped like ivy leaves, thus its common name. Flowers bloom from spring through fall in pink, white, red or violet. It looks great in containers as it spills over. Deadhead to encourage more blooming and keep plant bushy.

Common name:Petunia
Botanical name:Petunia X hybrida

This plant will grow 1'-3' tall and has medium-sized green leaves with multi-colored flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Common name:Kousa or Japanese Dogwood
Botanical name:Cornus kousa

Cornus kousa is a deciduous tree that grows 12'-40' tall and 12'-35' wide. In the spring, dark green leaves appear and in the fall, the leaves turn red. It likes well drained, average to rich organic matter with moist soil. It likes half shade to full sun and medium watering. There are white flowers and red fruit in late spring.