I am new to the gardening world and in need of some advice. My wife and I bought our first house last summer but waited until this summer to redo our landscaping. It's 99% done except for one spot in the front yard. I'm looking for a plant/bush/flower, etc. to be the center of attention in the front yard.

Requirements:

-grow to be at least 3-4 feet high

-last year round

-some type of bloom

I'm basically looking for something that's going to stand out and compliment the house and the plants around it. It sounds like I'm looking for the perfect plant. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks!