Here is some information on the plants I've just put into the new and improved perennial border!

Lavendar
-Lavandula angustifolia
-12-24" high, 24" wide
-full sun
-flowering June-July
-deadhead after 1st bloom for a smaller second bloom later in the summer
-remove individual old flowering stems one by one with pruners
-shape plant with hedge trimmers
-avoid heavy pruning after late August so plants can harden before winter
-do not prune for winter
-shear off winter-damaged tips annually
-wait to prune until new growth has broken from old in spring
-do not cut back completely in fall or spring
-shear plants back heavily every 2-3 years to about 6-8"
-well-draining soil
-able to withstand dry conditions for extended periods once established
-susceptible to fourlined plant bug damage
-ideal for dried flowers
-cold hardy to -40 F
(fertilize every 6-8 weeks)

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Creme Brulee Coreopsis
-Coreopsis verticillata "Moonbeam"
-20" tall, 35" wide
-full sun
-flowers June-October
-dry to medium wet well-drained soil
-plants may be sheared in August to promote fall rebloom and remove sprawling/unkempt foliage
-attracts butterflies
-deadhead for best performance
-divide every 2-3 years in spring or autumn
-fertilize in spring
-cold hardy to -30 F

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American Dream Coreopsis
-Coreopsis rosea
-2' height, 2' width
-full sun
-flowers June-October
-deadhead to prolong flowering
-drought tolerant
-well drained soil
-cut back early spring and late summer
-fertilize every 6-8 weeks
-cold hardy to -30 F

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Wonderful Wampee Yarrow
-Achillea millefolium
-15" height, 12" wide
-full sun
-flowers late spring - summer
-handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction, wash hands right away after handling
-young plants can be deadheaded to lateral buds for summer-long bloom
-plants need to be cut back by 1/3 - 1/2 after first bloom to prevent flopping, then sheared down to basal foliage after 2nd bloom
-deadheading prevents seeding
-cutting back after buds form may mean no bloom for the season
-to keep them in their place, cut foliage and roots back as necessary
-leave basal foliage over winter
-cut back damaged sections in spring
-divide in spring or fall every other year
-cold hardy to -30 F

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Black-Eyed Susan
-Rudbeckia fulgida "Godlsturm"
-24" height, 16" spread
-full sun
-flowers July-September
-seedheads are attractive after petals fall and are usually left on plant for winter interest, also providing good food for birds in autumn and winter
-stems may topple a bit in winter
-pinching can produce more but smaller flowers on sturdier plants
-divide every 4 years to keep strong and control spread (more frequently if needed)
-attracts butterflies
-will not tolerate soggy soils
-fertilize before new growth begins
-cold hardy to -40 F

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Shasta Daisty
-Leucanthemum "Snowcap"
-full sun
-12-15" height, 12" spread
-blooms June-August
-well-drained soil
-nice cut flowers
-divide every 2-4 years in early spring or late fall
-fertilize every 6-8 weeks (!)
-cold hardy to -30 F
-deadheading can greatly prolong bloom time
-when done blooming, cut down to basal growth (which looks great in autumn)

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Purple Coneflower
-Echinacea magnus
-full sun to shade
-3' tall, 16" wide
-blooms summer to fall
-deadheading prevents seeding, but birds are crazy about these seeds & seedheads are very attractive in snow
-leave foliage to overwinter
-attracts butterflies
-easy to grow
-prolific bloomer

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Aster Alma Potschke
-blooms late summer-fall
-full sun to mostly sunny
-3' height, 20" spread
-pinch back and divide like mums until 4th of July, but not after

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Russian Sage
-Perovskia
-4' height, 3' spread
-blooms July - fall
-prune back to 6" in spring
-leave flowerheads for winter interest
-full sun