Clematis 'Rain Dance' Ornamental Bark Monarda make great companion plants

Monarda make great companion plants for other pollinator friendly flowers and look great situated among ornamental grasses

The Appalachian Red excels as an understory tree beneath larger shade trees

or use it as a specimen tree against white or neutral-colored walls and fences—the contrast makes those hot pink flowers absolutely sing

In the garden

In cooler areas

Clematis 'Rain Dance' Ornamental Bark Monarda make great companion plantsUnlike their climbing cousins the bush clematis keeps a lower profile, but what they do share are the prolific and unique blooms. Dark purple buds open into blue purple, bell shaped flowers that face upward and outward to create a showy display. After flowering, attractive star shaped threadlike seed heads emerge creating a showy display among the still profuse flowers. These are stand out plants in the garden that, with a little care, will reward you