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Great New Plants Are No Accident(Post)
Every time consumers visit a garden center, they expect to find new and improved plants. As sure as new SUVs adorn the dealer’s showroom every fall, new and different cultivars will brighten the
When the Emperor had Purple Clothes (Verbena xcanadensis ‘Homestead Purple’) (Post)Purple is such a striking hue, Rome once decreed that only the emperor could wear it. But it’s also one of Nature’s favorite colors. She bestowed it lavishly upon numerous genera in the plant kingdom
When the Emperor had Purple Clothes (Verbena ‘Homestead Purple’)(Post)Purple is such a striking hue, Rome once decreed that only the emperor could wear it. But it’s also one of Nature’s favorite colors. She bestowed it lavishly upon numerous genera in the plant kingdom
Well-Behaved Fountain Grasses ~ Infertile Pennisetum alopecuroides(Post)These ornamental grasses are specifically bred to be infertile and remove concerns about localized self-sowing for the grower, and the gardener. In addition, they offer vigorous growth and heavy flowe
Hosts of Hosta Hit Prime Time(Post)Advance your perennial program with a host of low-maintenance, easy-to-grow Hosta varieties. Available in a broad spectrum of sizes, forms, and gorgeous foliage colors, this landscape essential is one
Flora Meets Fauna Part 1 Echinacea (Coneflower)(Post)Welcome to the backyard zoo! Don’t look now, but critters have taken root in your garden. Relax, they’re friendly – and they’re animals in name only. Let’s meet one.Echinacea: This popular native genu
Pennisetum alopecuroides- The Infertile Collection(Post)These ornamental grasses are specifically bred to be infertile and remove concerns about localized self-sowing. In addition, they also offer vigorous growth and gorgeous extended color from summer to
~ Availability Alert ~ Echeveria nodulosa (Post)Previously sold out, this Mexican gem is back on stage and ready to ship. Echeveria nodulosa is commonly called painted echeveria. A native to Mexico, the light to olive green fleshy leaves show burg
“Why do you think I have this outrageous accent?” (Gaillardia Part 2) (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
Blue Festuca, and the One that Didn't Get the Dress Code. (Post)You can't lose this battle of the blues. We grow four varieties of blue Festucaand one that's rich dark green. The blue ones all have similarities, but also a key distinguishing attribute, subtle or o
Hosts of Hosta Hit Prime Time(Post)Advance your perennial program with a host of low-maintenance, easy-to-grow Hosta varieties. Available in a broad spectrum of sizes, forms and gorgeous foliage colors, this landscape essential is one
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 bree
THE END TO BORDER WARS: Part IV (Golden Grasses)(Post)When the color experts at Pantone announced their Color of the Year for 2021, they gave us a rare double-header. Illuminating is a cheerful yellow. Ultimate Gray is exactly what it sounds like. They c
Battle of The Blues - Festuca Faves(Post)You can't lose this battle of the Blues.We grow four varieties of blue Festuca and one that's rich dark green. The blue ones all have similarities, but also a key distinguishing attribute, subtle or o
Hosts of Hosta Hit Prime Time (Post)HOSTA: Shipping Now!Advance your perennial program with a host of low-maintenance, easy-to-grow Hosta varieties. Available in a broad spectrum of sizes, forms, and gorgeous foliage colors, this landsc
Agastache - Fill Your Perennial Pocket(Post)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, of
Charming Gaura ~ Give this Native Perennial a Whirl!(Post)This North American native brings a light, graceful presence to gardens and containers, beautifully revealing a surprisingly resilient nature. Pollinators and gardeners alike are drawn to Gaura’s del
CRITTERS IN THE GARDEN! Reality, Botany and Mythology (Echinacea) (Post)Echinacea purpurea and hybridsOf all the native plants that have gone from America’s prairies to the world’s gardens, few have a history to rival that of the purple coneflower.For many years gardeners