Lower left is the first nursery-grown Gaura I've ever planted (it's a Sisykyou Pink), and the grassy blades in front of it are from a very early blooming (but quick) purple crocus (Crocus vernus purpurea grandiflora) -- the foliage has wonderful stripes. The pink Autumn Sage is at the right toward the lawn, Pink Evening Primrose at the lower right, and some daffodil bulbs coming up near the Gaura.