Don't worry about being new, I think everyone has something they can contribute. This group is definitely not about being "qualified" to make suggestions. Although, I hope that you will be able to learn how to make better and more specific suggestions here.
Tulips, Pansies, Irises,( my mint, which I bought 5 years ago but it never seemed to prosper..just gone..was there a few months ago even in winter), several species of self-seeding poppies, Lupins, an Azalea, .....