Coreopsis
“These have been out for a week or so. I like the color, the yellow with the red center. They’re beautiful and easy to grow. They’re long-lasting, which is a nice feature. They have a long blooming time. Most perennials come and go.”
Astilbe
“These perennials are good for shade. There are many different colors, from a deep red to white. There’s lavender and purple. I like that the plant itself is pretty, even when it’s not blooming. When the blooms have gone by, the plumes stay there. It has winter interest.”