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By any name, these full-figured beauties are gorgeous in annual pots or the southern perennial garden. The fat, eye-catching flowers display prominently on sturdy, upright stems and are among the earliest of lavenders to bloom. This fragrant, useful species is a striking annual in cooler areas. Hardy in warm climates. pictured above:  Lavandula stoechas Butterfly Garden™ Poppin' Pink PPAF A 2027 Fresh Pick Long blooming. Bright pink flowers on sturdy, compact foliage. Hardy for Zones

Ornamental herbs are all about fragrant foliage, fabulous texture, and hardworking garden appeal. From landscape favorites to patio-perfect picks, these versatile plants add a fresh twist to perennial programs and give customers plenty of reasons to stop and sniff! Mmmmm… What’s that smell? Wait, don’t tell me – it’s lavender, of course! Few plants can match lavenders' fresh, soothing fragrance and timeless appeal. Loved for centuries, these fragrant favorites bri

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

What can it be?Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' & 'Happy Returns'!The cheerful daylily, native to the Far East, has been a breeder's favorite for over a century. The genus name means "beauty for a day," each flower's lifespan.Out of tens of thousands of varieties, 'Stella de Oro' and 'Happy Returns', both bred in the USA, are the favorites of gardeners and designers worldwide. Even beginners know them by name. They're the real must-have daylilies for retailers and growers. Hemerocallis 'Ha

Have You Scheduled Your Hosta Yet?These special, once per year offerings are often booked well in advance of their ready date. Don't miss this hot commodity!Warm season planting allows for full plant development prior to winter rest. Next spring, you'll reap the rewards of planning and planting ahead with full, fat, retail ready gallons bursting from dormancy with multiple 'eyes'.Advance your perennial program with a host of vibrant, worry free, all-important Hosta options. Here's the scoop on t