NEEDS: full sun
One of the easiest shrubs to grow, butterfly bush is a favorite of pollinators, since they have a delightful honey scent.
NEEDS: full sun
Modern shrub roses start blooming in late spring & keep going until a hard frost & have been bred to be more vigorous and disease resistant.
NEEDS: morning sun, afternoon shade
This type of hydrangea, native to North America, has huge blooms that last for months and months.
NEEDS: full sun
Potentilla is tough-as-nails, so it's a great plant for dry, hot locations. You almost can't kill this shrub.
NEEDS: full sun
Spireas are popular because they're super-tough shrubs. The gorgeous clusters of flowers bloom in late spring, with re-blooms throughout the summer.