Salvia protensis (Perennial sage)
hardy perennial
purple flowers from June to October
height 60 cm (24 ins)
full sun
any well-drained soil
attractive to bees
Solidago canadensis ' Golden baby ' (Golden rod)
hardy perennial
golden yellow plumes July-Sept
height 60 cm (24 ins)
full sun
any well-drained soil
dwarf form of common golden rod producing numerous spectacular flower plumes
very attractive to bees
Spiralis juncus effusus (Corkscrew Plant)
hardy perennial
red flowers
height 45 cm (18 ins)
sun or semi-shade
moist soil
container or pond-side planting
novel spiral leaves
