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If you like your benches full and your heating bills low, we've got the perfect early flowering perennials for you. 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 perennia

Stokesia laevis is a rugged, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in a variety of conditions—perfect for both busy growers and new gardeners. It’s a pollinator magnet! Large, frilly flowers make it a customer favorite too. With its hardy nature and beautiful blooms, it's a reliable seller year after year. Pictured above:  Stokesia laevis, Wide, cornflower blue blooms. Mature height 12-18" Native to southeastern North America, but cold hardy for Zones 5-9,

Ragin' Cajun won a Flameproof Award at Dallas Arboretum, where they know a thing or two about the heat. Ragin' Cajun™ is a tough little plant that's easy to grow and holds up well through summer heat and humidity. The low growth habit makes this Texas petunia a nice candidate for both flowerbeds and containers. Fruit-punch red flowers are a burst of vibrant color. These eye-catching blooms float on wispy stems over bright green foliage. Common Name: Texas Petunia Mature height

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

"Blue moor grass" is about as cool as cool-season grasses get. It's neat, dense tufts seldom grow more than a foot tall. Each clump is made up of slender blades, glaucous blue-green on top, and deep green below. A slight twist to each blade shows both colors at once for a shimmering two-tone appearance.In late spring/early summer, the inflorescence appears as small, dark purple panicles that mature to silvery green. Sesleria is native to Scandinavian countries, so it’s a pretty safe bet it’ll ha