This includes perennials with loosely-formed leaf clumps, including dianthus, coreopsis, yarrow, columbine, and geum. The lacy leaves are also a great contrast to the solid, flat leaves of iris ...

Dianthus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese ... Cut non-flowering stems just under a leaf joint. Trim lower leaves, leaving four to five leaves at the top of the stem. Dip stem bases in a ...