Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

Barrenwort

Vigorous with larger than usual two-toned amber flowers that dance on thin stems in spring while small heart-shaped leaves emerge with a rosy blush that matures to green and then responds to the cool of autumn with a blush of orange.

Hydrangea paniculata Little Lime Punch®

Panicle Hydrangea

This compact hydrangea offers a light show in flower form, with an array of changing flower colors as they age through cream to pink, then a punch-y red. Reblooms through the summer. Try it in containers for something completely different!

Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPH' PP33207 Proven Winners® Color Choice® Little Lime Punch®

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'

Little Bluestem

'Standing Ovation' keeps a tight, upright habit throughout the season. The sturdy, spiky stems start out bluish-green and mature in the fall with a brilliant display of oranges, reds, yellows, and purplish-browns.

Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

Catmint

A long blooming perennial that’s perfect in small areas of the landscape. Indigo blue flowers are produced all the way from the soil to the tips, providing an intense splash of color when it’s in bloom. Rosy purple calyxes extend the color when the blooms are past peak.