Clematis 'Rain Dance' Ornamental Bark NC State Extension notes the

NC State Extension notes the tree serves as a larval host for some butterflies [2]

or a blanket of flowers in a garden bed or along a wall

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

In cooler areas

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

Clematis 'Rain Dance' Ornamental Bark NC State Extension notes theUnlike 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