Dannie Briseno: Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are super easy and come in reds, yellows, pinks, and oranges. They grow in full sun and can take whatever you dish out. Another easy choice for full sun is Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum'. It needs a little extra moisture for its first year until it can get established, but the 2nd season is easy. Coreopsis is also a great low-maintenance choice. Both flower in yellow; coreopsis also comes in pink. There's a great ornamental grass, called Panicum 'Shenandoah', that has beautiful burgundy-red tips. It looks great with the above-mentioned plants. For shade, you can't beat Hostas for ease. Though the flowers aren't red or yellow (they are white or lavender and often fragrant), the foliage is attractive and many have yellow stripes, called "variegation". For red flowers in shade, try Astilbe 'Glut'. It likes moist, fertile soil; it prefers slightly acidic soil but is adaptable.My suggestion is go to your local library and do a little r! esearch on perennials. A great website to go to for lots of plant info is www.premiumplants.net. It's the site of a commercial grower I use frequently for my job. It has great, full-color pictures and lots of info. Also, take an afternoon and wander around your local garden center or greenhouse. Make lists of what you see and like, and do some research....Show more
Derrick Smsith: Marigolds are very easy to grow and some varieties come in combination of red and yellow. As a novice, start with individual plants instead of seeds. Look at the other types of flowers where you buy the Marigolds and mention that you're a beginner.
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