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Pins & Needles! Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’ & ‘Pink Mist’(Post)
Cheerful, sun-loving and easy to grow – what’s not to like? Award-winning British breeder David Tristram (UK) gave the world’s gardeners many lovely varieties in multiple species. These two are ...
The Lovely Wand Flower: Garden Magic! (Gaura lindheimeri)(Post)Here’s a native genus that took a long time to find its way into America’s gardens. Once there, it’s never looked back.Gaura produces prolific quantities of delicate blooms, in white, pink or bi ...
GAURA lindheimeri The Wand Flower: Garden Magic!(Post)This North American native genus took a long time to find its way into America’s gardens. Once it arrived, it quickly became a staple.Gaura produces prolific quantities of delicate blooms, in white, ...
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 gardener ...
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 draw ...
Mmmmm… What’s That Smell Again? Wait, don’t tell me – it’s lavender, of course!(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 mor ...
Gorgeous Gaura lindheimeri(Post)This North American native adds an airy, elegant charm, beautifully disguising its heat-tolerant, tough-as-nails nature. Pollinators and gardeners can't resist!Gaura produces dainty blooms in white, ...
Agastache - Sweet Treats that Lure Pollinators and Customers(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 A ...
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, o ...
When Hobbies Get Out of Hand (Lavandula Otto Quast) (Post)The Eponymous Garden Rides Again!The green industries embrace many careers and companies that could be described as “a hobby that got out of hand.” You may know – or be – one of those ex-hobbyists.On ...
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. I ...
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 nativ ...
Gaura is Garden Magic! Gaura lindheimeri (Post)This North American native genus took a long time to find its way into America’s gardens. Once it arrived, it quickly became a staple.Gaura produces prolific quantities of delicate blooms in white, p ...
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 deserve the title.These are the first true F1 h ...
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 ...
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 pollina ...
Five Quick Turn Perennials that are Bee-You-Tee-Full!(Post)The Monarda didyma Bee-You® Series features five fabulous varieties of a North American native species. They come from a spectacular selection program in the Netherlands. The goals: Lots of ...
Evening Blooms Early - Achillea Desert Eve™ series(Post)Those who live in actual deserts know: Evening is that delightful time you wait for all day, biding your time until the heat of the day wanes and the colors of the sky grow deep and mellow. Achi ...