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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

"Pinks" bring English cottage garden style to borders everywhere. And no one breeds them like Pinks by Whetman, the specialists in Dianthus since 1936.Dianthus is a cosmopolitan genus with over 300 species. A perennial garden staple for centuries, its hybrids now number literally in the tens of thousands. We've selected our favorites for vigor, beauty, and versatility.Explore these strong performers in three unique series, all hardy for Zones 5-8.Early Bird™ SeriesFirst to bloom! These swe

Calamagrostis, a.k.a '"Feather reed grass" is a classic cool-season grass that thrives with sunny days and easy-to-maintain night temperatures.Like the superstar of the genus, 'Karl Foerster', these similar, easy-to-grow variegated options merit top-billing on your spring stage.Calamagrostisxa. Hello Spring!®An Emerald Coast Growers Introduction.Variegated form and a refined habit. The foliage has uniform green centers with white edges.Zones 4-10Mature height 3-4' Whether they are used as a sta

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

Get ready to roll out the welcome mat for eager early spring gardeners. That first sunny weekend of spring is closer than you think.The Desert Eve™ series is one of the earliest blooming yarrow you can grow. These vibrant, sunset-hued Achillea are adaptable to various soils and thrive in full sun to part shade. Spicy fragrant, ferny foliage stays neat and compact.Cut flower growers and backyard gardeners find these varieties well-suited for fresh or dried arrangements. Bred for vigor, comp