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“Why do you think I have this outrageous accent?” (Gaillardia) (Post)
So you think Latin names are difficult, you silly English-speaking person? Hah!Let’s examine first a popular perennial, then the less-familiar story behind its name. GaillardiaA backbone of the sunny
Lamiastrum galeobdolon ‘Herman’s Pride’ (Post)That which we call a weasel snout, by any other name...Lamiastrum ‘Herman’s Pride’ is a lovely ground cover that excels even in one of the toughest landscape niches: The dreaded dry shade. Colorful an
Mystal™ 'Little Miss' & 'Fire Dragon'(Post)These easy-to-grow grasses set the landscape, and sales, ablaze with blades that emerge green and transform into fiery autumnal shades.Miscanthus s. Mystal™ 'Fire Dragon' PP30374Upright, vigorous gree
Availability Alert - Hakonechloa Aureola(Post)This was the Perennial Plant of the Year in 2009 one of only four grasses to stand atop that prestigious podium. Height 18 - 24 Hardy in Zones 5-9 Most ornamental grasses thrive in full sun. But many
Do You See What I See?(Post)Describing a color is like naming shapes in the clouds: No two viewers see exactly the same thing. A beautiful example: Living Coral, the Pantone Color of the Year for 2019.Coral pink with gold undert
IT’S A GRASS GRASS GRASS! (Carex ColorGrass® Series)(Post)Jumpin’ Jack hopped right to it when he found these at the garden center. Picked precisely for perfect performance in pots, the ColorGrass® collection is irresistible at retail.Their trademark upright
Have you EverColored? (Carex) (Post)EverColor®: The pot at the end of the rainbow!Kilkenny, Ireland is a destination city, famed for arts, crafts, music festivals, ancient castles -- and modern Carex! The breeders at Fitzgerald Nursery
A Real Soap Opry (Phlox Fashionably Early series) (Post)Looking for a refreshing update on a traditional “backbone” perennial? You’ve arrived early – Fashionably Early! This hybrid series lives up to its name by blooming 2 – 3 weeks sooner than the typica
IT’S A GRASS GRASS GRASS! (Festuca)(Post)Jumpin’ Jack jumped for joy when he saw not one, not two, but three varieties of Festuca on current Availability. Consistently among our best-selling genera, “fescue” is a compact, easy-care, multi-pu
An Exotic Native (Lobelia Cardinalis 'Black Truffle' PP25687) (Post)Isn’t that an oxymoron? Not when it’s…Lobelia cardinalis ‘Black Truffle’ PP25687Truly red flowers are a rare commodity in the perennial market. Lobelia cardinalis is one of those rarities, with brilli
Lewisia- at the corner of Native and Succulent. (Post)Native perennial plants are all the rage, and the demand for water-wise, easy-care succulents shows no sign of letting up. Or maybe you're into flowering houseplants. These sizzling sales categories m
Monarda Bee-You® for Pollinator Week 2024 (Post)Monarda didyma Bee-You® seriesThese chic varieties of this North American native species come from a selection program in the Netherlands. The results: Lots of large blooms Outstanding mildew resist
IT’S A GRASS GRASS GRASS! Carex ColorGrass® Series(Post)Jumpin’ Jack jumped for joy when he saw these at the garden center. Picked precisely for perfect pot performance, the ColorGrass® collection is irresistible at retail.Their trademark upright/cascading
A Native Gem - Panicum virgatum (Post)Native to the North American prairie, and yet still a stylish and ornamental vertical landscape element, Panicum virgatum is perfectly at home in any sunny landscape.(Pictured above) 'Heavy Metal'Glau
Miscanthus s. Mystal™ Collection (Post)These easy-to-grow grasses set the landscape, and sales, ablaze with blades that emerge green and transform into fiery autumnal shades.Miscanthus s. Mystal™ 'Fire Dragon' PP30374Upright, vigorous gree
Sesleria caerulea - Cool, With a Twist.(Post)"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 g
Timeless. Resilient. Fabulous Hardy Ferns.(Post)A staple for shaded and partly shady spaces, hardy ferns offer softening, unifying textures for the landscape. These perennials are pleasantly deceptive: Their timeless beauty disguises their rugged,
Sweeten up Sales with Monarda Sugar Buzz®(Post)Curate a crave-worthy collection with Sugar Buzz®! Pollinator-friendly bee balm serves up a sweet lineup of vibrant colors that catch the eye and keep the garden buzzing. Shown above: Sugar Buzz® Roc