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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

Bee-You-Tee-Full!The Monarda didyma Bee-You® SeriesThese chic varieties of a North American native species come from a selection program in the Netherlands. The goals:Lots of large bloomsAttractive colorsCompact plantsRich green foliageOutstanding mildew resistanceDone! A bonus: All are attractive to a wide range of pollinators. Mix and match our five distinct, cheerful colors:M. d. Bee-Free PP29032Electric purple.Height: 28"M. d. Bee-Happy PP29080Brilliant Vermillion red.Height: 28"M. d. Bee-L

Those who live in actual deserts know: Evening is that delightful time you wait for all day, biding your time until the heat of the day wanes and the colors of the sky grow deep and mellow. Achillea Desert Eve™ varieties are bred for excellent vigor, compact growth and big flower heads, up to 4” across. They’re perfect for landscape, container or vase. Foliage is ferny and fragrant.‘Deep Rose’ Big umbels of deep rose-pink florets. Red Improved PP22333 Rich red blooms with g

Renowned breeder Hans Hansen selected his Sassy Summer series for several desirable traits: big, big flowers, and lots of ‘em; attractive silvery foliage with a dense, upright habit; and, drum roll please, sturdy stems that stand up to wind and rain.Mind you, these are nicely proportioned plants, not skinny skyscrapers. Sassy Summer varieties hoist cheerful flowers up to three feet over silvery green foliage. Flat topped umbels are perfect landing pads for pollinators. Hardy in Zones 3 – 8. Choo

Modern Takes on a Garden ClassicNo perennial garden can call itself complete without a complement of Dianthus. And neither can your perennial offering. These charmers are especially indispensable to the quintessential English cottage garden look. But they’re equally at home wherever they get what they need: Full sun, well-drained fertile soil, and adequate moisture. Dianthus is a cosmopolitan genus with over 300 species. A breeders’ favorite for centuries, its hybrids now number litera