Highly remarkable, Salvia farinacea 'Evolution' is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes. Blooming continuously from late spring to frost, it is also very adaptable. Perfect in a sunny spot in an annual or perennial garden, it can be grown in patio containers or ceramic pots. The deep violet flower spikes can also be cut, dried and used as everlasting flowers for bouquets, decorations or craft projects.

Requiring very little care and providing striking color as well as graceful movement in the garden or patio, Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' has become a real favorite among gardeners. How not to resist the spectacular rich burgundy foliage, the exceptionally long arching crimson plumes or the outstanding contrast provided with the surrounding plants and flowers? Fast grower, it typically grows in 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 2-4 ft. wide (60-120 cm) rounded mounds. They are topped with soft and fluffy, red-burgundy flower plumes on arching stems from mid-summer until frost. Drought tolerant and ignored by deer!

A real breakthrough in the world of Zinnias, the hybrid 'Profusion' Series is a stunning cross between Zinnia angustifolia and Zinnia Elegans which combines the best traits of both species: disease resistance; drought, heat and humidity tolerance and easy maintenance (no deadheading). A vigorous and excellent performer in all climates, Profusion series blooms profusely over a lengthy season extending from early summer to frost. It typically forms dense, compact mounds up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) on upright, branching stems and spreads 24 in. (60 cm). It is a great choice for the front of borders, beds or large containers.

Very showy, China Aster (Callistephus chinensis) is a beautiful annual and one of the most rewarding summer flowers with its brilliant colors and its profuse blooms over a long season extending from early summer to fall. Flowers are as large as 3-5 in. (7-12 cm) and their form varies from single daisy-like blossoms with a golden heart to fully double flowers with pompom form. They are available in a wide array of shades. The foliage consists of broadly ovate to triangular-ovate leaves that are deeply toothed. Typically grows from 12 in. (30 cm) to 36 in. (90 cm) on branching stems, depending on the variety.

Award-winning Dahlia 'David Howard' makes quite an impression on onlookers with its profuse and showy vibrant apricot-orange flowers set against the very dark purplish bronze foliage. The fully double flowers, up to 4 in. wide (10 cm) are not top-heavy and remain upright and straight, even when it rains. Grows up to 36 in. tall (90 cm) and doesn't need much staking or support. Great garden or container variety, lovely dark bronze foliage.

Adding a delicate airiness to borders or fresh bouquets, Ammi visnaga (Toothpick Weed) is a lovely hardy annual or biennial plant with large domed umbels, up to 5 in. across (12 cm), of densely packed white flowers which mingle gracefully with the other plants in the border. The finely divided foliage is attractive and acts as a light but effective filler, making this plant one of the best filler foliage plants. Blooming over a reasonably long period, from early summer until fall, Ammi visnaga remains attractive in the cold season thanks to its dried flower heads, which will be visited in the fall and winter by birds that feed on the seeds.