Lavender (Lavandula) is a fragrant perennial that blooms about eight to 10 weeks after planting. It is known for its purple ...

Read more: 15 Best Purple Plants For Your Flower Garden The 'Granat' astilbe has large, spiky plumes of a warm carmine red color, and the lacy green leaves are touched with bronze tones.

“Astilbe blooms before hydrangeas, so they extend your color,” Janney says. Boxwoods are classic and popular hedge shrubs that add visual interest and architectural lines to a garden or yar ...