First one is liatris, also known as gay feather. Don't know the campanula but I do like it.

The first one is definitely Liatris Spicata. I have them and they are wonderful plants. Some bloom in white. They will reseed so if you want more look for similar tuffs of grass in the spring.

Don't know what the second one is but it is nice! :O)

The second is likely a campanula, but there are many varietes so I am not sure which it is.

That second one looks like Campanula punctata to me. Check out the picture in this link. Most of them are pink, but they also come in white or near white with pink speckles inside.

Here is a link that might be useful: Campanula punctata

The second one sure is pretty! One of my friends gave me a liatris this year and I love it!

butterfly's absolutely love your liatris, at first i didn't like it to well, it was small the first year, but i noticed the 2nd year it has a slight scent. and the butterflies love it!! ~Medo

Thanks dawiff! Now that I know what that Campanula is..what should I do with it? I have been vigorously deadheading. I don't mind having a "smallish" display. Interesting flower, though you have to lay on your back by the side of the bed, and look up.
Reminds me of crinolines! LOL!

Nice flower beds! I like the plant combinations. I think you need to post some more photos!

Wendy, Keep deadheading that sucker, unless you want to save a few seed pods for trade. I've heard that they self-sow very aggressively.

Just want to mention that campanula punctata spreads by underground rhizomes, so even though deadheading is a prudent thing to do and will probably help, it will still spread.

Here's a shot of the whole bed. I have three other "island" beds in the yard, and a butterfly bed along my other fenceline. (The centaurea macrocephala was a real star this year). Also , the yellow verbascum nigrum in the back left of this shot exceeded my expectations.
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I love that Centaurea! I had one, but I think one of our little weeder helpers pulled it up (of course, leaving behind weeds instead).

--Ron

Wendy never fails with beautiful photos of her gardens!!! Encore Wendy, encore!!!! :O)

I sowed Verbascum N. this year. Sounds like it's a good one. The Knapweek is making me drool. LOL!! Thinking of sending seeds out east? Want some White Liatris seeds?? Perhaps? Maybe? Possibly?

I'm so jealous. Your bed is absolutely gorgeous. Mine is just starting and everything from this year is so small.

Linda

I love those Centaurea! I had first year hearty sprouts last year and have nothing this year, so I think I will try again. Your beds are inspiring.

And I agree, those camps spread underground and can get out of control - even though they are beautiful.

Love your Nigella too!