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STARS OF THE PERENNIAL BORDER - A Galaxy of Nifty Natives, Chapter 2(Post)
Looking to add some stellar selections to your perennial lineup? You’re in the right place. These proven all-stars always come shining through. Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little Goldstar’ PP22397 You’re pro
Survival of the Fittest: Ferns(Post)From the dawn of time, ferns have seen it all. Many of our best sellers graced the world's gardens over a century ago. Before that, their foliar ancestors shared the planet with really big reptiles d
The Sweet Smell of Success - Lavandula angustifolia (Post)Mmmmm… What’s that smell? Wait, don’t tell me – it’s lavender, of course! Yes, it’s Lavandula, all right. Nothing else can match the calming, clean fragrance of this legendary herb. That marvelous f
Grail for Sale (Gallardia ) (Post)“Why do you think I have this outrageous accent?”GaillardiaA backbone of the sunny border, “blanket flower” is loved world-wide for its array of bright, cheerful, often bicolor blooms. Butterflies and
Color Your World Periwinkle! Pantone Color of the Year 2022(Post)The color gurus at Pantone have anointed “Very Peri” as THE color for the coming year.In its usual flowery prose, Pantone describes Very Peri as a “red violet infused blue hue” that inspires “carefree
Switch on Year-Round Interest with Panicum(Post)Easy to grow and remarkably versatile, Panicum virgatum, commonly known as Switch grass, is a warm-season ornamental grass that thrives in USDA Zones 4–10. Panicum emerges as days lengthen and tempera
Bouteloua Raises Eyebrows (Post)Bouteloua is one of the most sought-after grasses to hit the market in years. These compact North American natives top out at 2½ feet or less, making them a natural fit for landscape masses, retail co
Pretty, Prairie Tough, Panicum virgatum (Post)Easy to maintain, Panicum, also known as Switch grass, is a versatile grass for all seasons and most regions, hardy for Zones 4-10. This warm season grower gets going as days lengthen and temperatures
Newsworthy Native ~ Bouteloua gracilis (Post)Bouteloua is one of the most sought-after grasses to hit the market in years. This versatile native is short in stature but ranks high on the Most Wanted list of discerning growers and landscapers. Ho
AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR ~ 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year! (Little Bluestem) (Post)It’s a Grass Grass Grass!The Perennial Plant Association has picked a Perennial Plant of the Year every year for over three decades. In all that time, only three grasses were so honored... until now!N
Astilbe ~ A Pretty, Popular Perennial(Post)With cool, elegant beauty alone or in combinations, Astilbe enhances the garden from spring to late fall. Easy growing Astilbe lights up shade gardens with beautifully vibrant, eye-catching spires. Ra
Swiss Army Knives of the Garden(Post)We’re not talking about edged implements here. We mean plants that, like the famous multi-function pocket knives, can be deployed in a multitude of situations. Gardeners sometimes need a plant that w
Warm Season Grass - Pennisetum alopecuroides(Post)Pennisetum alopecuroides (commonly known as fountain grass) thrives in late summer and early fall due to the long daylight hours and warm temperatures, which stimulate active growth and fuller foliag
What Do You Get When You Cross… (xHeucherella) (Post)A rhinoceros with an elephant?A Heuchera with a Tiarella?Let’s answer the second question first: Those two North American native genera pulled off a trick that’s pretty rare in the plant kingdom.Heuch
THE END TO BORDER WARS: Part III (Lavandula and Thymus) (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
Bee-witching Blooms ~ Echinacea purpurea (Post)Now that we've learned how vital pollinators and native plants are, gardeners and designers want to welcome them with open arms...and wallets.Savvy growers can respond to gardeners' expanding pollinat
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
Color Your World Periwinkle! Part II(Post)Pantone Color of the Year 2022The color gurus at Pantone have anointed “Very Peri” as THE color for 2022. In their trademark breathless prose, Pantone describes Very Peri as a “red violet infused blue