Tall Garden Phlox is a quintessential perennial for summer gardens, known for its large, fragrant flower clusters that bloom in a variety of colors, including pink, white, purple, and red.

She says ‘Acanthus mollis, or “Bear’s Breeches”, offers large, glossy tropical-looking foliage punctuated by tall (5-6 ft) inflorescence bearing striking white and purple flowers.