With more than 10,000 or so cultivars to choose from, why not try hostas?

Plantain lilies (Hosta plantaginea) bloom in August, much later than most Hosta varieties. "The species emerges in mid-spring with bright green, heart-shaped leaves," says Adrienne Roethling ...

The plantain lily, more commonly known as a hosta ... Blue Mouse Ears is a petite, mini hosta that creates a perfect mound. Just like its larger cousins, Blue Mouse Ears has a thick, waxy leaf.