Magnolia macrophylla ssp ashei, Ashe's Magnolia/Dwarf Bigleaf Magnolia sun or part sun In any case

In any case

small tree

Larkspur attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

or a dramatic drift

obscura produces masses of deep orange and maroon flowers on 20" spikes for months

Magnolia macrophylla ssp ashei, Ashe's Magnolia/Dwarf Bigleaf Magnolia sun or part sun In any caseA shorter version of the Bigleaf Magnolia, its giant leaves span up to 32 inches long, and fragrant white blooms brushed with a bit of purple near the center are as big or bigger than your head. Spring summer bloom. The seeds, equally as exciting, are housed in a large, upright, red pink velvet burr. Mature size: 12 20 feet T & W Minimum temperature: 20 F