Echinacea paradoxa is the only Echinacea species to feature yellow flowers instead of the usual purple flowers. This North American herbaceous perennial produces large, daisy-like flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), with narrow, drooping golden-yellow rays surrounding a conical, chocolate-brown central cone. The lovely combination of the prominent central cone and thin golden flower petals makes this Yellow Coneflower one of the most attractive prairie perennials. Aside from the subtle form and color of its elegant flowers, Echinacea paradoxa also features a dark green foliage of long, narrow leaves with linear veining. Vigorous, this Coneflower is noted for its long-lasting blooms and its tolerance to almost everything!

Penstemon barbatus 'Coccineus' (Beardtonge) is a clump-forming perennial with erect, loose spikes boasting brilliant scarlet, tubular flowers borne in profusion in the spring and again in the fall. They rise above the lush foliage of lance-shaped, medium-green leaves. 

Stipa tenuissima (Mexican Feather Grass) is an exceptionally lovely and graceful ornamental grass that exhibits silvery-green thread-like leaves in late spring, that sway gracefully in the slightest breeze, delicately softening any landscape. All summer, it bears abundant feathery panicles, which are held a little above the foliage and can be used in dried arrangements. Native to the Americas, this perennial grass provides a fairly long-lasting display with its airy silky green leaves turning golden brown towards fall.

Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage) is an attractive biennial or short-lived perennial forming a basal rosette of strongly scented, wrinkled, gray-green leaves. In late spring, very showy inflorescence of tubular, two-lipped, creamy white to lilac flowers opens well above the foliage. Although the flowers are quite small, they are subtended by papery, mauve-pink bracts that attract attention. Adding a cottage flavor to the garden, this sage creates real drama when in peak bloom. Native to the Mediterranean region.