From the Denver Botanical Society, this native plant of the Rocky Mountains bears delicious shrimp-pink flower spikes. It forms a dense 3' sphere of foliage covered with flowers from June to frost.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 5-9
Spacing: 24-36"
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Needs: Prefers well-drained soil

One of the best and hardiest of the patented varieties developed through the breeding program at the University of Connecticut, under the supervision of Mark Bridgen. 'Sweet Laura' is vigorous and heavy-blooming June through September. Growing to 30", the yellow flowers, spotted and brushed with mahogany red, make a wonderful cut flower with a sweetly delicate scent.

Sun Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zone 6-9
Spacing: 24"
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Needs: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil

An elegant plant that resembles A. lactiflora. This subtle, pastel pink flowering variety grows to 4-5' with deep black stems and distinctive dark green foliage. This bold plant will add a striking architectural effect to your garden.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-9
Spacing: 18-24"
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Needs: Prefers well-drained alkaline soil

Brilliant pomegranate red plumes in mid to late summer rise 10-12" tall. Its deep, glossy green leaves form a dense mound of foliage all season.

Sun Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Spacing: 12"
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Needs: Prefers moist, well drained soil

An exciting color break-through! Thick, fat plumes of intense raspberry-pink erupt to 18" in July and August over low mounds of crisply indented and glossy leaves. An inspiring addition to the moist or partly shaded border.

Sun Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Spacing: 12-18"
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Needs: Prefers moist, well- drained soil