-From earliest to latest blooming-

photos courtesy of our gardeners

Physostegia virginiana-  Obedient Plant (long bloomer)

Buddleia sp.- Butterflybush (Monarchs favorite!) 

Hibiscus- Hibiscus (these tropical looking perennials will survive winters here in New England)

Hydrangea paniculata- Panicle Hydrangea (classic form and beauty)

 Tricyrtis- Toad lilly (a unique perrenial great in shade and blooms as late as October!)