Cup flower is a fantastic plant for adding fine texture to the front of the border or in containers. It produces white, lavender, or purple flowers all summer long over ferny foliage.
Plant Name: Nierembergia caerulea 'Mont Blanc'
Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil
Size: To 1 foot tall and wide
Zones: 7-10, but often grown as an annual
Plant it with: Annual vinca (Catharanthus), which has similar flowers but a coarser texture.
Sweet Autumn Clematis
Sweet autumn clematis is sure to fill your entire garden with its sweet scent at summer's end. This vigorous vine needs a sturdy support to climb on.
Plant Name: Clematis terniflora
Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil
Size: Climbs to 20 feet or more
Zones: 4-9
Plant it with: This fast-growing vine doesn't play well with others; let it cover its support all on its own.
Shasta Daisy
One of the most cheerful perennials, Shasta daisy offers simple flowers with sunny yellow centers for most of the summer.Plant Name: Leucanthemum x superbum
Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil
Size: To 3 feet tall and 1 foot wide
Zones: 5-8
Plant it with: Silvery lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina) makes a perfect foil for Shasta daisy.
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