Veronica longifolia 'Alllady' ~ First Lady Speedwell first-editions Image: Stefan

Image: Stefan

Huge fragrant magnolia-like flowers that open maroon and age to wine-red bloom from midsummer until the first frost

IMAGES: Photoset by Krzysztof Ziarnek

Lime Zinger Sedum is a low-mounding evergreen succulent and upright variegated whorls of rounded lime green foliage with bright cherry red thin  edges

The intensely fruity scented double roses are a blend of coral and bright orange that bloom in flushes from late spring into fall

Veronica longifolia 'Alllady' ~ First Lady Speedwell first-editions Image: StefanFirst Lady Speedwell is a compact erect evergreen perennial with tidy deep clear green lance like foliage. Long vertical flower spikes packed with tiny white flowers top the foliage from late spring into fall. Grows best in full sun and moist well drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Type: Perennial Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 1 1. 5' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE