Very floriferous, Dahlia 'Lauren Michele' is a lovely pale lilac Waterlily Dahlia with a deep purple reverse to the petals. The unusual flowers, up to 3-4 in. wide (7-10 cm), rise atop sturdy stems and make outstanding cut flowers. Perfect for borders, this prolific bloomer has a compact habit that makes it ideal for containers too. Blooming massively from July until Frost, this dahlia grows up to 52 in. tall (132 cm)

Dahlia 'Martina' is incredibly beautiful with its luminous white petals brushed with gentle purple pink at their tips, highlighting the perfect form of the blooms. The fully double flowers of this formal decorative Dahlia are small, up to 4 in. wide (10 cm), but quite spectacular atop the dark green foliage. Borne on strong stems, they make perfect cut flowers. Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm)

One of the most popular dark-leaved dahlias. The stunning contrast of its brilliant, scarlet flowers atop its dark eggplant-colored, almost black, foliage is simply irresistible. The semi-double flowers, up to 4 in. wide (10 cm) blend in nicely with other plants and add welcomed color and form to the late summer and fall borders. Blooming massively from July until Frost, this dahlia grows up to 36 inches (90 cm) and is the winner of multiple prestigious awards

Dahlia Ambition's profusion of spectacular bright rich purple flowers. The fully double flowers, up to 6-8 in. wide (15-20 cm) feature elongated velvety petals and are not top-heavy because they contain little water. They remain standing up even when it rains.

Award-winner Helenium 'Feuersiegel' features cheerful daisylike flowers, 3 in. wide (8 cm), with upsweeping and upwardly curled petals surrounding a prominent chocolate brown center disk that is covered with golden pollen and attracts butterflies. The golden yellow petals are marked with an attractive broad red band. 'Feuersiegel' means 'Fiery Lightning-Bolt', a well-deserved name for this Helenium! Provides weeks of splashes of color, from midsummer to fall. Grows up to 4-5 ft. tall (120-150 cm). Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society

Helenium 'Zimbelstern' or 'Cymbal Star' produces large flowers, 3 in. wide (7 cm), with rich golden honey petals, touched with a distinct orange hue. They surround a chocolate brown cone covered with golden pollen that attracts butterflies. Blooming earlier than most Helenium varieties, this cultivar is a real treat for gardeners starving for fresh color in the late summer garden. This fabulous perennial provides weeks of splashes of color, from midsummer to fall, when many other perennials are starting to fade. Grows up to 4 ft. tall (120 cm)

You will be charmed by the bountiful long-blooming spikes of pale pink flowers of Mountain Fleece 'Rosea. A real beauty for the border, Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Rosea' is a vigorous, upright semi-evergreen perennial which enjoys an extremely long bloom season, from midsummer to fall, and features lovely soft pink fleecy flower spikes held on long, graceful wands atop bushy clumps of large, slightly puckered, dark green leaves. 'Rosea' is a more upright selection than most other cultivars of Mountain Fleece. Typically growing up to 4 feet tall and wide (120 cm), it is trouble-free and easy care, attracts birds and butterflies and is ignored by deer and rabbit.

Appreciated for their stature, ease of cultivation, and attractive flowers, Eupatorium maculatum, commonly known as Joe-Pye Weed, are strong growing perennials that provide a wonderful garden presence. Native to North America, they are noted for their erect, purple-stained stems (therefore "maculata") that are branched with flat-topped, 4-5 in. (10-12 cm) clusters of eye-catching rose-purple to mauve flowers. Often fragrant, their blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies in search of nectar.