Moss phlox is difficult to beat for a carpet of lovely blooms. Throughout the spring, little needle-shaped leaves are covered with masses of blooms in shades of white, pink, and purple.

This floral beauty can grow in a wide range of soil conditions, from acidic to alkaline, and excels in sandy, loam, and clay soils. One key condition for moss phlox is a location in the garden that receives full light.

Daisy Angelita

Adding yellow blooming plants to the yard, even on a dark day, is a terrific way to bring some sunshine into the space. With their golden cores and beams, Angelita daisy blossoms resemble small suns.

In gardens in zones 5 through 7, the blooms bloom from spring until early October. This drought-tolerant plant blooms all year if you reside in zone 8 or higher, with the most flowers in the spring.

Snow-in-Summer

Snow-in-Summer

When planted alongside plants with deeper green leaves, the silvery-gray foliage of snow in the summer creates a striking color contrast. Late spring and early summer provide white blooms.

This drought-tolerant perennial is popular among gardeners in the colder zones 3-7. This lovely plant prefers full sun, but it may tolerate some mild shade as well.