Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple --These flowering perennials form shrubs or small trees with showy, maple-like leaves and soft, bell-shaped flowers. Available in a wide range of colors. Most have an extremely long flower season. In cold climates they can be grown indoors as container plants.
Acorus
Sweet Flag - Only two species in this genus. Marginal aquatic perennials that make excellent foilage plants for shallow margins of a pool or bog gardens. Tolerate sun or shade, moderate to wet conditions. The common name comes from the fact that the leaves release a sweet fragrance when rubbed.
Aeonium
Group of about 30 species of evergreen succulents native to Canary Islands, N.Africa and Mediterranean region. Popular for their bold, exotic head of leaves in varying colors. Superb container plant.
Alchemilla
Widespread genus of over 250 species of woodland perennials from the mountain regions of tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Known for their attractive foliage and habit. The leaves capture water in little beads, that add to the beauty. Delicate sprays of chartreuse flowers in summer.
Artemisia
Wormwood -Large group consisting of over 300 species of evergreen and deciduous perennials. Most consist of aromatic gray to whitish foliage. Generally they are tough and tolerant of a wide range of conditions.
Boronia
Short lived Australian shrub that can be some what tricky, requiring very well-drained soil. Despite that, they are hard to resist for their beautiful show of flowers and fragrant foliage. Good cut flower.