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An Artisan in the Garden - Echinacea xhybrida Artisan™ Collection(Post)
An artisan is one who brings finely honed skills and heartfelt creativity to bear on what they make. The breeders of the Artisan™ coneflower collection have rightly received multiple awards and attent
Dino-mite! Begonia T-Rex™ from Terra Nova(Post)The T-REX™ series, from the world-class breeders at Terra Nova Nurseries, is like nothing else you can pot up. They’re guaranteed to turn heads wherever their bold leaves and cool flowers are deployed
Culture Tips for Carex oshimensis(Post)Carex oshimensis is a perennial sedge that stands out as a bright spot in shady areas. In its native Japan, Oshima kan suge, as it is known, dots rocky slopes and wooded areas with its richly color
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
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 welcome harbinger of spring. Its cheerful blooms blanket slopes and spill over walls.It might be hard to think spri
Ever Watch the Sun Set Over the Sea? Delosperma Ocean Sunset™(Post)Remember how huge it looked as it slowly sank, closer and closer to the water?Didn’t it seem twice as big as when it was high overhead?That’s Ocean Sunset™ for you. This series was bred for brilliant
“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
Pop all you want, we’ll sow more...Platycodon grandiflora ‘Astra Blue’(Post)“Balloon Flower”Here’s a garden plant that’s fun for all ages. Growers and gardeners love the flower color, about as close to true blue as a perennial gets. And your customers’ customers’ kids will lo
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
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
There IS a Cure For The Summertime Blues! (Ornamental Grasses) (Post)What gives a grower the blues? Small plants and disappointed customers.Forget what the song says. There IS a cure: Plant this fall instead of waiting until spring. It’s not just for trees!It’s a simpl
Tie One On! Pennisetum ‘Yellow Ribbons’(Post)The “fountain grass” genus is large and multifaceted. We grow over two dozen varieties, spanning a wide spectrum of colors, statures and uses.Most are hardy, like the famous ‘Hameln’, but stellar sell
A Lick of Licorice (Agastache ‘Mango Tango’ & ‘Rosie Posie’) (Post)Known as “Mexican hyssop” or “Anise hyssop,” Agastache brings a refreshing scent of sweet licorice to the sunny border. Gardeners love how it attracts butterflies, honeybees and, yes, hummingbirds. In
STARS OF THE PERENNIAL BORDER A Galaxy of Nifty Natives, Chapter 1(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. Echinacea purpurea Ruby Star A superior, classic, lar
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
Delosperma Ocean Sunset™(Post)Ever watch the sun set over the sea?Remember how huge it looked as it slowly sank, closer and closer to the water? Didn't it seem twice as big as when it was high overhead?That's Ocean Sunset™ for you
Our Acorus Line(Post)Sure, it looks, and sells, like a grass. But Acorus is not a true grass. Acorus is a versatile, moisture-loving plant from the family Acoraceae. It thrives in the sun, shade, or anywhere in between. W
GARDENS OF THE GODS Dianthus (Post)Many a gardener treasures their earthly creation as a little piece of heaven, and we wouldn’t dream of arguing with them. Why not take things a step farther and offer them some of our favorite “heaven