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An artisan is one who brings finely honed skills and heartfelt creativity to bear on what they make. The breeders of the Artisan™ coneflower collection have rightly received multiple awards and attention for this high-performance series. These are the first true F1 hybrids with individual colors from seed, meaning multiple ready dates are possible. And they're just flat-out, good-looking plants with all the right qualities: Heavy, first -year flowering, compact, strongly branched

In the rush of holiday excitement, it can be hard to focus on spring blooms. But as you know, that's exactly what's on an experienced grower's mind.Modern breeding offers a helping hand for an earlier start with elegant, easy-to-grow Aquilegia. We offer two series that require less vernalization than other columbines. These are tough, programmable perennials, performing on schedule with little fuss. Let's take a look.Aquilegia xhybrida Earlybird™ SeriesNewer breeding supports programmable

Pat Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Nurseries in Ireland has selected some nifty variations and variegations of this versatile, sturdy genus. He describes his creations as “colorful, multifunctional, and easy.”(pictured above)Carex o. Evercolor® 'Everest' PP20955Deep green blades flanked with snowy white edges.Mature height 17" These well-behaved sedges create sturdy, compact, and uniform mounds of glossy blades available in various sizes and colors. The subtle flowers on these oshimensis types develo

This North American native adds an airy, elegant charm, beautifully disguising its heat-tolerant, tough-as-nails nature. Pollinators and gardeners can't resist!Gaura produces dainty blooms in white, pink, or bicolor from early summer to frost. Borne on slender, wand-like spikes, they’re in constant motion with the slightest breeze. The small, lanceolate leaves may be rich green, variegated, or red. Breeders have tamed this natural rambler, with shortened internodes and increased branching. Compa

Agastache, also known as "Mexican hyssop," is a delightful addition to any sunny garden border, infusing the air with an enchanting scent of sweet licorice. This robust North American native genus, often dubbed "hummingbird mint," is a favorite among gardeners not just for its aromatic charm but also for its remarkable ability to draw in a flurry of beneficial pollinators like butterflies, bees, and of course hummingbirds.And here’s the cherry on top: once it's settled in, Agastache thrives even