Plant Name: Paeonia officinalis Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained oil Size: 1–4 feet tall, 2–3 feet wide Zones: 3–8 Pair It With: Calamint, which will add a light and airy quality to the peony’s dense green foliage. Plant Name: Alcea rosea Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil Size: 3–8 feet tall, 1–3 feet wide Zones: 3–8 Pair It With: Shasta daisy, which thrives in the same soil conditions and boasts a similar whimsical feel. Plant Name: Artemisia spp. Growing Conditions: Full sun; well-drained, rocky soil Size: 1–3 feet tall, 1–10 feet wide Zones: 3–9 Pair It With: Delphinium, which creates a stunning contrast with its upright, spiky habit. Plant Name: Hosta spp. Growing Conditions: Partial sun to shade; moist, rich, well-drained soil Size: 6–36 inches tall, 1–8 feet wide Zones: 3–9 Pair It With: Wood ferns—their wispy, textured foliage is the perfect contrast to any hosta variety. Plant Name: Hemerocallis spp. Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil Size: 1–4 feet tall, 1–3 feet wide Zones: 3-10 Pair It With: Use a shrub, such as tough-as-nails ninebark, as a backdrop for daylilies. Plant Name: Hibiscus moscheutos Growing Conditions: Full sun; moist soil Size: 3–8 feet tall, 3–5 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Pair It With: Spiderwort, which blooms before the late-waking hibiscus starts to grow. Plant Name: Achillea millefolium Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: 6–36 inches tall, 2–3 feet wide Zones: 3–10 Pair It With: Late-blooming sedum, which picks up after the yarrow stops blooming and is a great way to extend the season. Plant Name: Echinacea spp. Growing Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil Size: 1–3 feet tall, 1–2 feet wide Zones: 3–9 Pair It With: Lamb’s ear, which will add soft color, texture, and ground cover. Plant Name: Asparagus officinalis Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil Size: 6–36 inches tall, 1–3 feet wide Zones: 4–9 Pair It With: Coneflower, which blooms constantly through the summer and into the fall.
