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Wait, don’t tell me – it’s lavender, of course!Photo courtesy of Running Creek Lavender Farm in Locust, North Carolina.Yes, it’s Lavandula, all right. Nothing else can match the calming, clean fragrance of this legendary herb. That marvelous fresh scent gave the genus its name. Lavender is from lavare, Latin for “to wash.” It’s been used for that purpose for millennia.Mediterranean lavenders have a multi-functional, timeless appeal, making them an essential addition to any garden or la

A backbone of the sunny border, Gaillardia is loved worldwide for its array of bright, cheerful, daisy-like flowers.First-year flowering, the long-lasting blooms of Gaillardia, a.k.a. "Blanket flower" cluster in the warm end of the spectrum. These tough, drought-tolerant perennials are American native, and most varieties are hardy for Zones 3-10.Pictured above:Gaillardia a. SpinTop™ Orange Halo PP29205Intense orange petals with yellow tips that form a halo around the flower.Gaillardia a. SpinTop

Ready for a refresh? Bring on the summer bloomers!Rudbeckia SmileyZ® are Dutch bred to be more uniform than seed varieties for consistent cropping. Naturally well branched for superior pot performance and available in a wide range of interesting colors and textures to adorn the garden or patio.SmileyZ® Sunny PP30657 A brilliant blast of clear, solid yellow with a brown button center.SmileyZ® Tiger PP32962Semi-double flowers with golden tips and rich, chocolatey middles. High impact blooms, compa

Don't let the name fool you: These compact beauties pack a big punch!Li'l Bang™ is a subset of the best-selling Big Bang™ Series, from breeder Darrell Probst. Darrell's done a bang-up job of fitting the same unique colors and explosive flower power into a cute, tight, 6-12" tall package.Their shorter stature makes Li'l Bang™ big on versatility: They're all perfect for the front of the border, edging and containers.Hardy for Zones 4-9. C. Li'l Bang™ 'Daybreak' PP27138