As you exit Roo Valley you’ll notice a number of beds that include many perennials. This is a good place to enjoy their beauty but to also observe how they are used in the gardens—front or back, sun or shade, and more. The collection here includes hyssop, yarrows, baptisia, epimedium, ferns, and more. Additionally, there are quite a few newer shrub varieties being trialed, such as the Kodiak series of diervilla and hydrangea. Many interesting young trees will continue to grow and will eventually create a shadier garden which will require the perennial selections to change.