Anonymous wrote:Salvias are very pretty. Lobelia (cardinal flower) is actually perennial but may require dividing, and can be treated as an annual. Its about 4' tall, comes in red or blue, and hummingbirds love it.
Liatris is also pretty, but for a little more, the lobelia blooms last longer.
Monarda (bee balm) is nice for the butterflies and hummingbirds, but the blooms don't last long.
Lobelia, liatris, monarda are perennials. Some varieties of salvia can also be perennial depending on their hardiness.