It's one of the most popular perennials in North America ... When asters explode into color, bees and butterflies from far and wide descend on them to gather late-season nectar.

Another early spring-flowering plant which you will find right now at garden centers is ranunculus ( Ranunculus asiaticus ), ...

Lavender is an easy-to-grow perennial with lovely fragrant flowers that attract pollinators ... As pretty as focusing on one color in your garden can be, most people will want to combine different ...

It's grown as a warm-season annual in most places, and as a tender perennial ... forms blue-white flower clusters in spring. "The foliage is also attractive, turning a golden color in fall ...