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Don’t Let Spring Creep Up On You! (Phlox subulata) (Post)
Known variously as creeping phlox or moss phlox, early-flowering Phlox subulata is a familiar friend, a welcome harbinger of spring. Its cheerful five-petaled blooms blanket slopes and spill over wall
Geez Louise! Lewisia: A Native Perennial’s Surprising Backstory (Post)In 1806, President Thomas Jefferson bought some real estate from France. The Louisiana Purchase involved a staggering 828,000 square miles – over half a billion acres, give or take.But nobody really k
Achillea Desert Eve™ series(Post)Those who live in actual deserts know, evening is that delightful time you wait for all day, biding time until the heat of day wanes and the colors of the sky grow beautifully deep and mellow.pictured
GARDEN GETAWAY GATEWAY(Post)Rosmarinus officinalis (Syn. Salvia rosmarinus)Nothing evokes dreams of a sun-soaked Mediterranean sojourn like rosemary.One look at that familiar glaucous pine-needly foliage, one whiff of its ini
NOT EVERYBODY LOVES MONARDA......And That’s a GOOD Thing!(Post)We’re all for wildlife. But as gardeners and landscapers know, deer and rabbits can wreak havoc on a beautiful border. So, how do you keep Bambi and Bugs at bay while welcoming pollinators? Plant Mona
Mmmmm… What’s That Smell Again? It’s lavender, of course! Chapter III(Post)Yes, it’s Lavandula, all right. Nothing else can match the fresh, clean fragrance of this legendary herb. We know that fragrance well, since we grow 12 varieties in several species. Let’s look at more
Begonia T-REX™ Made for the Shade(Post)We’re best known for our vast selection of hardy plants – perennials, ornamental grasses, even a few shrubs. But we have a soft spot for tender plants, too. The T-REX™ series, from the world-class bre
Rudbeckia hirta SmileyZ® Series(Post)Can you believe it? Autumn is right around the corner. Soon porch and patio owners around the country will be clamoring for fabulous fall planters to sit neatly near their pumpkin companions.Be ready
Carex Brings Brawn to Bronze(Post)If there were an Olympics of gardening… Bronze would be as good as gold. We're giving a standing ovation to our favorite champions — all from the endlessly adaptable, grass-like genus Carex. These b
The Game of the Name (Post)Mystified by Latin plant names? We hear you, and we’re here to help. Once deciphered, those tongue-twisters can actually tell us a lot. For example:Lavandula angustifoliaThis classic species charms bo
Win Big Pots with The Royal Collection (Post)Ornamental Napier Grass From breeder Dr. Wayne Hanna, University of Georgia A Royal Flush is the rarest hand in poker — you could play a lifetime and never see one. But in ornamental grasses, the odd
Geography Lessons in the Garden, Part 3(Post)WHERE IN THE WORLD DID WE GET THIS PLANT?Geography Lessons in the Garden, Part 3A good mixed perennial garden can be a trip around the world or, in this case, across a continent or two. Today we’ll me
Ready for Prime Time: The Calamagrostis Variety Show!(Post)Calamagrostis xacutiflora 'Karl Foerster' was the first ornamental grass to be named Perennial Plant of the year. It deserves the spotlight. Whether it’s a stand-alone planting taking a solo, or harmo
Helleborus - The Sparkle Series(Post)The Sparkle series stands out for its refined form and exceptional performance. An extremely high flower count delivers a full, luxurious presentation, paired with vigorous growth and a naturally comp
Meet our January Rock Star... Jennifer Hilley (Post)About the Rock Star AwardOur Rock Star award honors ECG employees who demonstrate a sustained high level of performance and inspire others.This month’s winner, by popular demand among her peers and su
Acorus Line (Post)Answer:Duct tape. A screwdriver. Bacon. Acorus gramineus.Question:What are four versatile home problem-solvers?Acorus can’t patch your canoe, open paint cans or make everything it touches delicious.Bu
Carex Takes the Bronze — And Steals the Show(Post)If there were an Olympics of gardening, bronze would be as good as gold. We're giving a standing ovation to our favorite champions, all from the endlessly adaptable, grass-like genus Carex. These bron
Sparkling New Hellebores(Post)The Sparkle series stands out for its refined form and exceptional performance. An extremely high flower count delivers a full, luxurious presentation, paired with vigorous growth and a naturally comp