Common name:Gloriosa Daisy
Botanical name:Rudbeckia hirta

Gloriosa daisy are a species of Rudbeckia known for their large flowers in a variety of warm tones. Blooming from mid to late summer and sometimes into the fall, colors range from clear oranges to russet reds, mahogany to brown, many with colored striations on their petals or different-colored eyes. Foliage is lance-like and deep green. Somewhat shorter-lived than R. fulgida or nitida, they are still lovely additions to a summer garden. Heights depend on variety, but generally 20 to 36 inches tall and wide. Slightly less drought tolerant than the other species.

Common name:European Grapevine
Botanical name:Vitis vinifera

Grapes are a wonderful addition to a garden, even without the fabulous fruit. Grapes are fast growing, and given a proper structure to scramble on, will provide screening and shade. Many species are available that grow along the Wasatch Front, even wine varieties. A very woody, twining, tendrilling vine, they need substantial support. Fruit generally begins to ripen late summer to early fall, depending on the variety. Young leaves can be pickled. Some have lovely fall color. Grows 15 to 25 feet tall and wide.

Common name:Bearded Iris
Botanical name:Iris Bearded Hybrids

Bearded iris are a garden staple, and for good cause. They are available in every conceivable color, and combinations of colors, and their erect, vertical nature makes them distinctive in the garden. Leaves tend to be strap-like, and green, blue-green, or grey-green, depending on the cultivar. Flowers bloom early summer for about a month or so. Some have fragrant flowers. They make excellent cut flowers, and seem to fit well into either informal or formal designs. Also called German Iris.

Common name:Halls Honeysuckle
Botanical name:Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'

Halls Honeysuckle is a vigorous, hardy, twining vine with deep green, oval leaves and fragrant white flowers that change their color to yellow. It is good as a groundcover or for covering fences. Flowers June through October; there are showier honeysuckle, but none as fragrant, except maybe 'Purpurea'. Can grow 15 to 30 feet, or more. Deciduous.