Clematis 'Rain Dance' Ornamental Bark In the garden

In the garden

this Siberian Iris provides contrast to the garden

Monarda make great companion plants for other pollinator friendly flowers and look great situated among ornamental grasses

One of my favorite sights of spring are the redbuds in bloom

In cooler areas

Clematis 'Rain Dance' Ornamental Bark In the gardenUnlike their climbing cousins the bush clematis keeps a lower profile, but what they do share are the prolific and unique blooms. Dark purple buds open into blue purple, bell shaped flowers that face upward and outward to create a showy display. After flowering, attractive star shaped threadlike seed heads emerge creating a showy display among the still profuse flowers. These are stand out plants in the garden that, with a little care, will reward you