Common name:White Gaura
Botanical name:Gaura lindheimeri

White Gaura is a profusely flowering perennial for all zones; it grows 2'-4' high. It has pink buds that open to showy white flowers in spring and fall. It needs full sun and is drought tolerant.

Common name:Garnet Hybrid Beard Tongue
Botanical name:Penstemon 'Garnet'

This Penstemon is a showy perennial that remains 2'-4' high. It has garnet red, tubular blossoms on long flower spikes from spring through the fall and is hardy to 15 degrees F. It is also drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Common name:French Marigold
Botanical name:Tagetes patula

This plant will grow 1'-3' tall and has small, dark green leaves with gold, orange, and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and fall.