Lobelia siphilitica good blue

Despite the unfortunate name (some old medicinal use I assume?) this is a very worthy perennial from the USA - fully hardy and easily grown in any soil as long as not too dry, and the slugs don't seem interested in it.

These are seedlings from a good blue from Kevin Hughes.
£6

Lobelia laxiflora angustifolia

A spreading perennial with fresh narrow foliage topped in summer with tubular orange and yellow flowers.

Hardy here. It might suffer in a very cold year but otherwise a reliable border perennial. This has a reputation for running but I’ve not found it excessive.
£9