Green Twister Coneflower Hydrangeas Wood Cup–shaped blooms open to reveal

Cup–shaped blooms open to reveal a gradient of red center to white edges

rock garden or low-growing border

All are drought tolerant and while they grow as shrubs in the South

twisted petals

Sparkler is a spotless white Clematis with extra sepals

Green Twister Coneflower Hydrangeas Wood Cup–shaped blooms open to revealThis coneflower blooms in various huessometimes the green is more pronounced, sometimes it's a soft yellowish hue. Sometimes the halo is very wide and prominent, sometimes it's just a subtle ring of pink right around the central cone. As each bloom matures, the reddish color darkens to more of a rich carmine. All of this variation looks outstanding, both in the border and in cut flower arrangments. Just be sure to leave some spent blooms for finches