Eucalyptus seedlings arrive in quart containers ready to go into beds or large pots before the heat settles in. The silvery-blue foliage alone justifies the space—aromatic, feathery, and surprisingly tough once established in well-draining soil.

Grow it for the scent, the texture, or as a tall filler in arrangements. In full sun it thrives here through the warm months, though you'll want to treat it as an annual or move it under cover before temperatures dip.