Flowering Cabbage and Ornamental Kale are two very versatile plants that stand  up to our winters fairly easy and offer a variety of uses.

A leafy plant in shades of pinks, reds, and whites  with green edges  add a contrast and help accent your Pansy beds. One advantage of Cabbage and Kale is that they are able to be planted in shade  or full sun.
 
Cabbage normally have smoother flatter leaves while Kale have a more distinct ruffle edge on the leaves.
 
For added height in a bed or container try the Peacock Kale series with serrated and perforated leaves that grow more upright.
 
* Some severe winters may freeze the cabbage and kale out,  although most seasons we have no problems.