With an appearance similar to roses, avens (Geum spp.) bring traditional charm to a garden when they flower in mid-spring. They can be easily propagated by seed or division.
Basket-of-gold (Aurinia saxatilis) happily grows in the cracks and crevices of the garden. In spring, this groundcover's yellow flowers brighten up the edges of gravel paths and may pop up between stones in a retaining wall.
Bearded irises need almost no introduction—these romantic, watercolor-like flowers are beloved by both gardeners and floral designers. Sizes range from adorably mini to statuesque. Depending on the type, they can bloom anywhere from early spring to late summer.
There are various types of begonias—wax, tuberous, cane, and rhizomatous—each with their own wide range of colors and sizes. These versatile plants are generally easy to grow and will bloom profusely all season long.
Bidens may be small, but they work hard in the garden. Use trailing types of this annual or short-lived perennial to fill out containers with their tumbles of yellow flowers.
These yellow orbs are the closest to a ball of sunshine you can get in the garden. A tender perennial, billy buttons (Pycnosorus globosus) are favorites in floral arrangements either fresh or dried.
With their cascades of flowers in summer and early fall, calibrachoa are perfect annuals for mixed containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets.