What would the summer garden be without phlox? This perennial bears big heads of fragrant flowers in mid- to late summer, often when gardens need it the most.
Test Garden Tip: Grow phlox where it has plenty of air circulation to stop powdery mildew, a common disease of this flower.
Name: Phlox paniculata selections
Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil
Size: 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide
Zones: 4-8
One of the most popular summer annuals, petunias appear in almost every color. Pink shades are perfect for cool color schemes, though -- try mixing them with purple angelonia, white annual phlox, or burgundy-leaf sweet potato vine.
Name: Petunia selections
Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil
Size: To 4 feet tall and wide, depending on type
Zones: Annual
One of the first trees to put on a show in spring, crabapples keep the display going thanks to their lovely red, purple, or yellow fruits that attract birds. And many crabapple selections offer good fall color, too.
Name: Malus selections
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Size: From 6 to 25 feet tall and wide, depending on variety
Zones: 3-8
Purple Coneflower
Whoever named this plant purple coneflower was stretching it a bit -- the lovely summertime blooms are definitely more on the pink (or mauve) side. Regardless, it's a wonderful choice for the garden as it offers a ton of flowers, attracts butterflies, and holds up well to heat and drought.
Name: Echinacea purpurea
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Size: To 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide
Zones: 3-9
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