Harlem Oriental Poppy Ge Exc Full-size blooms on half-height stems—perfect

Full-size blooms on half-height stems—perfect for borders

The moist heat gently warms the neck

The spot in the sun that gets a bit too bright for other plants is just right for carpet phlox

Trumpet lilies come next

1 Brookside Hardy Geranium

Harlem Oriental Poppy Ge Exc Full-size blooms on half-height stems—perfectThe extra large, reddish purple flowers sport a very dark purple eye zone, intensely ruffled petals and the appearance of crinkled crepe paper! Enjoy Harlem's initial blooming period from late spring to early summer, and then its rebloom from late summer to early fall. Hummingbirds are big fans of the flowers, whose rich hues stand out in sunny garden beds and borders. The plant's fuzzy foliage stays attractive longer than that of most older varieties.