No Mow May

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/28/travel/no-mow-may-wisconsin.html

It is for the benefit of the bees.

The Lawn Nazis are never going to go for it.

Helenium puberlum

https://www.anniesannuals.com/plants/view/?id=2324

Zone 4.  Would be very happy if it did self seed.  Want to try it.

Goose Creek

https://www.anniesannuals.com/plants/view/?id=5197

Philadelphus lewisii 'Goose Creek'

Zone 4 and tolerates clay, I want to try it.

Ninebark

https://www.finegardening.com/article/the-best-ninebark-shrubs-for-the-garden

I love me a good ninebark.

Prickly Lettuce

 Prickly Lettuce in a neighbor's yard. Reviled as a weed, I love the clear yellow flowers.

Bindweed

 

Bindweed in a neighbor's yard. It does not compete in our garden.

Phlox

 Phlox and Outhouse Lilies in a neighbor's garden.