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New Proven Winners® Perennials for 2024-2025 Announced

New Proven Winners® Perennials for 2024-2025 Announced

Posted by Bloomin Designs Nursery on Dec 04, 2023

These plants will be available next year starting July 2024.

It is never too early to start taking notes for your wish list!

Achillea 'Firefly Fuchsia' PPAF CPBRAF   Firefly Collection

Achillea 'Firefly Fuchsia' Yarrow
  • Achillea 'Firefly Fuchsia' YarrowCommon Name: Yarrow

Fireflies, or whatever you call the insects that light up the night-when you see them, they're a sure sign of warm summer weather. Similarly, this new Yarrow collection will light up your summer garden. These plants differ from other Yarrow due to their taller nature without compromising beautiful habits and sturdiness. Available in a wide selection of colors to fill the needs of your garden.

Deep fuchsia pink flowers. Flowers age to light pink.

Yarrow is one of the easiest perennials to grow and is a good choice for beginners. All it needs is full sun and well-drained soil. These plants are an excellent balance of finely textured foliage and bright flower colors. The wide, flat flower clusters are popular landing pads with pollinators.

Achillea 'Firefly Red Pop' PPAF CPBRAF  Firefly Collection

Achillea 'Firefly Red Pop' Yarrow
  • Achillea 'Firefly Red Pop' YarrowCommon Name: Yarrow

Fireflies, or whatever you call the insects that light up the night-when you see them, they're a sure sign of warm summer weather. Similarly, this new Yarrow collection will light up your summer garden. These plants differ from other Yarrow due to their taller nature without compromising beautiful habits and sturdiness. Available in a wide selection of colors to fill the needs of your garden.

Bright cherry red flowers have small yellow eyes. Silvery green foliage.

Yarrow is one of the easiest perennials to grow and is a good choice for beginners. All it needs is full sun and well-drained soil. These plants are an excellent balance of finely textured foliage and bright flower colors. The wide, flat flower clusters are popular landing pads with pollinators.

Allium 'Bobblehead' PPAF CPBRAF

  • Allium 'Bobblehead' Ornamental OnionCommon Name: Ornamental Onion

If you've enjoyed the ease and beauty of A. 'Serendipity', then 'Bobblehead' is the next perennial you will want to check out! 'Bobblehead' supersizes 'Serendipity' as a much larger, robust plant, with bigger blooms, an earlier bloom time, and a lighter flower color. Globe-like 3-3½" pale lilac flowers appear in midsummer; persisting for many weeks before leaving behind perfectly spherical seedheads. Foliage is glaucous blue-green with a twist to each individual leaf. If the foliage is bruised or the clump cut into, the plant will give off a strong onion smell - translating into high deer and rabbit resistance. 'Bobblehead' has good heat and drought tolerance and is capable of surviving in a wide variety of soils. Site in sunny spaces with good drainage for the best results!

Alliums are charming plants for the rock or herb garden. When the foliage is bruised, it smells like onions since they are in the onion family. Butterflies and honeybees adore the flowers' sweet nectar but deer and rabbits steer clear of this perennial beauty.

Alstroemeria Summer Break ('Tessumbreak')

Alstroemeria Summer Break Peruvian Lily
  • Alstroemeria Summer Break Peruvian LilyCommon Name: Peruvian Lily

A floriferous pink Alstroemeria with substantial landscape presence. Summer Break has overwintered multiple seasons in Zone 6, and should be hardier when sited in well-drained soils with winter protection. Peruvian Lilies are excellent cut flowers and hold together for a long time after cut. The tall stems and cookie cutter consistent flowers of Summer Break are florist quality.

Alstroemeria Summer Breeze ('Teshunte' PP26382)

Alstroemeria Summer Breeze Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria Summer Breeze Peruvian Lily

  • Common Name: Peruvian Lily

This South American perennial brings long-lasting beauty to the landscape. Flowers appear on this plant in midsummer and continue until frost. Each flower is a blend of colors, with sunny yellow centers, peach petals, and apricot backs. Dark foliage has purple-black tones which further illuminate the blooms. The vigorous, tall habit of Summer Breeze provides ample landscape presence and reliable hardiness. Summer Breeze has overwintered multiple seasons in Zone 6 and should be hardier when sited in well-drained soils with winter protection. Peruvian Lilies are excellent cut flowers and hold together for a long time after cut. The tall ms of Summer Breeze and cookie cutter consistent flowers are florist quality.

Alstroemeria Summer Heat (Tessumheat)

Alstroemeria Summer Heat Peruvian Lily
  • Alstroemeria Summer Heat Peruvian LilyCommon Name: Peruvian Lily

A large flowered red Alstroemeria with tall stems and a long season of bloom. Each flower has a prominent yellow central flare. Summer Heat has overwintered multiple seasons in Zone 6, and should be hardier when sited in well-drained soils with winter protection. Peruvian Lilies are excellent cut flowers and hold together for a long time after cut. The tall stems and cookie cutter consistent flowers of Summer Heat are florist quality.

Campanula carpatica 'Midnight' PPAF CPBRAF 

MINI MARVELS™ Series

  • Campanula 'Midnight' Carpathian BellflowerCommon Name: Carpathian Bellflower

The MINI MARVELS™ Series of Carpathian Bellflowers brings three new cultivars to the market. Each member of the series is exceptionally compact; perfect for tucking into small areas or lining the front of the border. C. carpatica varieties are best used in moist, well-drained soil and will benefit from afternoon shade in southern regions.

Incredibly dark violet-blue flowers.

Campanula carpatica 'Starbright' PPAF CPBRAF

MINI MARVELS™ Series

Campanula 'Starbright' Carpathian Bellflower

  • Common Name: Carpathian Bellflower

    The MINI MARVELS™ Series of Carpathian Bellflowers brings three new cultivars to the market. Each member of the series is exceptionally compact; perfect for tucking into small areas or lining the front of the border. C. carpatica varieties are best used in moist, well-drained soil and will benefit from afternoon shade in southern regions.

    Pure white flowers.

Campanula carpatica 'Twilight' PPAF CPBRAF

MINI MARVELS™ Series

Campanula 'Twilight' Carpathian Bellflower

Common Name: Carpathian Bellflower

The MINI MARVELS™ Series of Carpathian Bellflowers brings three new cultivars to the market. Each member of the series is exceptionally compact; perfect for tucking into small areas or lining the front of the border. C. carpatica varieties are best used in moist, well-drained soil and will benefit from afternoon shade in southern regions.

Indigo blue flowers with white interiors,

Campanula glomerata 'Angel Bells' PP31465

Bells Series

Campanula 'Angel Bells' Clustered Bellflower

Common Name: Clustered Bellflower

These long blooming perennials are a great source of late spring and early summer color. The Bells series provides a spectacular floral show over dense mounds of green foliage. Use these plants to line borders or in mass plantings for a head turning display.

Well-formed clusters of white flowers.

Campanula glomerata 'Bells and Whistles' PPAF CPBRAF

Campanula 'Bells and Whistles' Clustered Bellflower

Bells Series

Common Name: Clustered Bellflower

These long blooming perennials are a great source of late spring and early summer color. The Bells series provides a spectacular floral show over dense mounds of green foliage. Use these plants to line borders or in mass plantings for a head turning display.

Dark violet-blue flowers. Very upright. Later to bloom than other C. glomerata.

Coreopsis verticillata 'Creamy Calico' PPAF CPBRAF

Coreopsis 'Creamy Calico' Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled CoreopsisDESIGNER THREADS™ Collection

Common Name: Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled Coreopsis

Bring a taste of the finer things in life to your garden with the thread-like foliage of DESIGNER THREADS™ Coreopsis. The mounded habits of this collection will add fine texture to the garden from the moment they emerge in spring. Each variety was selected only after showing exceptional mildew resistance to preserve that fine foliage. Blooms on this series persist for many weeks - opening cleanly with broad, flat petals.

Soft yellow flowers each contain a broad, defined deep maroon eye. Like 'Golden Needles', flowers are clear bi-color and do not contain any flecking or bleeding in the petals.

Coreopsis is easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. One plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long.

Coreopsis 'Golden Needles' Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled CoreopsisCoreopsis verticillata 'Golden Needles' PPAF CPBRAF

DESIGNER THREADS™ Collection

Common Name: Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled Coreopsis

Bring a taste of the finer things in life to your garden with the thread-like foliage of DESIGNER THREADS™ Coreopsis. The mounded habits of this collection will add fine texture to the garden from the moment they emerge in spring. Each variety was selected only after showing exceptional mildew resistance to preserve that fine foliage. Blooms on this series persist for many weeks - opening cleanly with broad, flat petals.

Golden yellow flowers contain sharp maroon central eye zones. Like 'Creamy Calico', flowers are clear bi-color and do not contain any flecking or bleeding in the petals. Flowers are notably large for C. verticillata at 2" wide.

Coreopsis is easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. One plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long.

Coreopsis 'Heartstrings' Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled CoreopsisCoreopsis verticillata 'Heartstrings' PPAF CPBRAF

DESIGNER THREADS™ Collection

Common Name: Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled Coreopsis

Bring a taste of the finer things in life to your garden with the thread-like foliage of DESIGNER THREADS™ Coreopsis. The mounded habits of this collection will add fine texture to the garden from the moment they emerge in spring. Each variety was selected only after showing exceptional mildew resistance to preserve that fine foliage. Blooms on this series persist for many weeks - opening cleanly with broad, flat petals.

Cream flowers have a dark reddish pink eye. The eye zone jets nearly to the tip of each petal, with flecking appearing along the veins. Flowers are notably large for C. verticillata at 2" wide.

Coreopsis is easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. One plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long.

Coreopsis 'Scarlet Ribbons' Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled CoreopsisCoreopsis verticillata 'Scarlet Ribbons' PPAF CPBRAF

DESIGNER THREADS™ Collection

Common Name: Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled Coreopsis

Bring a taste of the finer things in life to your garden with the thread-like foliage of DESIGNER THREADS™ Coreopsis. The mounded habits of this collection will add fine texture to the garden from the moment they emerge in spring. Each variety was selected only after showing exceptional mildew resistance to preserve that fine foliage. Blooms on this series persist for many weeks - opening cleanly with broad, flat petals.

Velvety maroon red flowers are solid throughout the petal.

Coreopsis is easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. One plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long.

Delosperma 'Dancing Embers' Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma 'Dancing Embers' PPAF CPBRAF

KALEIDOSCOPE™ Series

Common Name: Hardy Ice Plant

A brilliantly colored series of succulent Delosperma from Proven Winners® Perennials. KALEIDOSCOPE™ Delosperma stand out on the market with large flower sizes and improved cold hardiness. Members of this series have reliably overwintered in Zone 6, West Michigan climates for multiple years prior to selection. These plants are notable for heat and drought tolerance, as well as requiring little to no maintenance. The evergreen foliage creates year-round interest and is useful as a groundcover. Plant widths are measured after two years and they are likely to continue spreading after that.

Reddish orange flowers are almost completely solid in color, radiating around cream centers.

Delospermas are highly heat and drought tolerant, making them a good choice for waterwise landscapes. They thrive in rock gardens, on slopes, in containers, and in the landscape.

Delosperma 'Orchid Flash' Hardy Ice PlantDelosperma 'Orchid Flash' PPAF CPBRAF

KALEIDOSCOPE™ Series

Common Name: Hardy Ice Plant

A brilliantly colored series of succulent Delosperma from Proven Winners® Perennials. KALEIDOSCOPE™ Delosperma stand out on the market with large flower sizes and improved cold hardiness. Members of this series have reliably overwintered in Zone 6, West Michigan climates for multiple years prior to selection. These plants are notable for heat and drought tolerance, as well as requiring little to no maintenance. The evergreen foliage creates year-round interest and is useful as a groundcover. Plant widths are measured after two years and they are likely to continue spreading after that.

Dark lavender-pink flowers have long, narrow petals.

Delospermas are highly heat and drought tolerant, making them a good choice for waterwise landscapes. They thrive in rock gardens, on slopes, in containers, and in the landscape.

Delosperma 'Pink Radiance' Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma 'Pink Radiance' PPAF CPBRAF

KALEIDOSCOPE™ Series

Common Name: Hardy Ice Plant

A brilliantly colored series of succulent Delosperma from Proven Winners® Perennials. KALEIDOSCOPE™ Delosperma stand out on the market with large flower sizes and improved cold hardiness. Members of this series have reliably overwintered in Zone 6, West Michigan climates for multiple years prior to selection. These plants are notable for heat and drought tolerance, as well as requiring little to no maintenance. The evergreen foliage creates year-round interest and is useful as a groundcover. Plant widths are measured after two years and they are likely to continue spreading after that.

Light pink flowers surround rosy purple centers.

Delospermas are highly heat and drought tolerant, making them a good choice for waterwise landscapes. They thrive in rock gardens, on slopes, in containers, and in the landscape.

Delosperma 'Razzle Dazzle' Hardy Ice PlantDelosperma 'Razzle Dazzle' PPAF CPBRAF

KALEIDOSCOPE™ Series

Common Name: Hardy Ice Plant

A brilliantly colored series of succulent Delosperma from Proven Winners® Perennials. KALEIDOSCOPE™ Delosperma stand out on the market with large flower sizes and improved cold hardiness. Members of this series have reliably overwintered in Zone 6, West Michigan climates for multiple years prior to selection. These plants are notable for heat and drought tolerance, as well as requiring little to no maintenance. The evergreen foliage creates year-round interest and is useful as a groundcover. Plant widths are measured after two years and they are likely to continue spreading after that.

Bi-color flowers transition from raspberry red tips to fuchsia purple eyes around cream centers.

Delospermas are highly heat and drought tolerant, making them a good choice for waterwise landscapes. They thrive in rock gardens, on slopes, in containers, and in the landscape.

Dicentra 'White Diamonds' Fern-leaved Bleeding HeartDicentra 'White Diamonds' PPAF CPBRAF

Common Name: Fern-leaved Bleeding Heart

A white flowering companion to 'Pink Diamonds'. Pure white blooms begin appearing in spring and continue until frost. Glaucous blue-green foliage is finely textured, lending to the common name of 'Fern-leaved Bleeding Heart'. This is an alpine type Bleeding Heart and will have its best performance in full sun and well-drained soils.

This is an alpine type of bleeding heart and is not a shade plant. For best results, plant in full sun in soil with good drainage. Do not overwater or plant in an area that gets waterlogged.

Echinacea 'Everything's Rosy' ConeflowerEchinacea 'Everything's Rosy' PPAF CPBRAF

DOUBLE CODED® Collection

Common Name: Coneflower

A complementing series of fully double Coneflowers to the single flowered COLOR CODED® collection. Varieties in this series have prolific floral production seated atop dense rosettes of foliage. Broad, horizontal ray petals maximize flower size. Plants are low, wide, and well-branched allowing for use along the front of the border. Enjoy as these perennials burst into life under the heat of midsummer.

4" flowers with rosy poms and soft pink ray petals. Compared with 'Raspberry Beret', this is a lighter shade of pink with fewer red tones in the flower.

Praised for their cheerful brightly colored flowers, coneflowers are a mainstay in today's garden. Be sure to leave some spent blooms on the plants in the fall because their seeds provide winter food for finches and other birds. The dried seed heads also provide architectural interest in the winter.

Heliopsis 'Touch of Blush' False SunflowerHeliopsis helianthoides 'Touch of Blush' PPAF CPBRAF

Common Name: False Sunflower

'Touch of Blush' gains its name from the pink tones that appears on new foliage. This "blush" coloration nicely accents the bright white variegation of the dark green leaves. Semi double yellow flowers have multiple layers of overlapping petals. Compared to the flowers of fellow variegated introduction 'Bit of Honey', this variety has slightly smaller flowers and dark cones instead of gold. Compared to 'Tuscan Sun' and Tuscan Gold™, this variety is more compact. Like other variegated Heliopsis, 'Touch of Blush' is hardy to zone 4.

Heliopsis have traditionally been an excellent tall perennial for the middle or back of the flower border. It has a bushy, well-branched form and glossy, deep green, triangular leaves - a real workhorse in the garden! Use this plant in combination containers, as a cut flower, or to attract butterflies to your garden.

Heuchera 'Prom Dress' Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Prom Dress' PPAF CPBRAF

DRESSED UP® Series

Common Name: Coral Bells

Fans of the DRESSED UP® Series will be delighted by the addition of this sizeable silver selection. Each pewter leaf is heavily ruffled and accented with dark charcoal veins. The newest leaves are flushed with violet, matching the undersides of the leaf. The long-lasting foliage of 'Prom Dress' looks great through autumn. Mix this perennial with mums and pumpkins for a unique fall look!

Coral bells are easy to grow and blend easily with most other perennials in the landscape. Because of their low, mounding habit, they are often used as edging along paths or in containers. Try cutting a few of the tall flower scapes for fresh bouquets.

Heucherella 'Shadow Tag' Foamy BellsHeucherella 'Shadow Tag' PPAF CPBRAF

FUN AND GAMES® Collection

Common Name: Foamy Bells

Use this Heucherella to color up shadowy spaces in your garden! Green leaves have a silvery overlay. Dark burgundy centers radiate out along the veins of the leaves. In late spring sprays of bubblegum pink flowers mound above the foliage. Flower scape heights are proportionate to the size of the plant, similar to 'Eye Spy'. Leaf color stays rich through the end of the season. Semi-evergreen in more temperate climates.

Heucherella is a hybrid genus produced from a cross between Heuchera and Tiarella. From Heuchera they gain the many different foliage colors and textures, while Tiarella add deeper leaf lobes and serration, as well as their signature central leaf blotching. Heucherella are sterile hybrids, and so typically have longer bloom seasons than either of their parents.

Hibiscus 'Cookies and Cream' Rose MallowHibiscus 'Cookies and Cream' PPAF CPBRAF

SUMMERIFIC® Collection

Common Name: Rose Mallow

A night and day combination of matte black foliage and pure white flowers. 'Cookies and Cream' emerges in late spring already showing its dark foliage; the perfect backdrop to early season perennials. Like other dark-leaved Hardy Hibiscus, full sun is necessary to bring out the deepest foliage color. Beginning in midsummer slightly cupped 6-7" bright white flowers will appear. Each bloom is absent the typical red eye of Hardy Hibiscus, appearing solid white. The back of each petal has a slight pink blush near the tip. Green calyxes follow bloom and contrast nicely with the dark foliage.

Compared with older varieties of herbaceous Hibiscus, 'Cookies and Cream' is exceptionally compact and sturdy. Despite the smaller habit size, this selection does not lack for flowers. Blooms will appear the length of the stem, for top to bottom flower coverage, causing 'Cookies and Cream' to bloom both earlier and longer than traditional varieties.

These North American native plants bring massive, tropical-looking flowers all the way to zone 4. Although later to emerge than most perennials in spring, these are fast growing plants capable of adding an inch of new growth a day. Excellent at brightening up end of season gardens.

The SUMMERIFIC® trademark is owned by Walters Gardens, Inc.

Hosta 'Gigantosaurus' HostaHosta 'Gigantosaurus' PP35135 CPBRAF

SHADOWLAND® Collection

Common Name: Hosta

The massive size and leaves of 'Gigantosaurus' will have your garden feeling like Jurassic Park. This variety will come roaring to life in early spring as one of the first Hostas to emerge. Large blue leaves have a wavy yellow margin. In summer yellow margins turn to creamy white. Pale lavender flowers first begin appearing in early summer and are held just above the foliage.

Hosta 'Lone Star' HostaHosta 'Lone Star' CPBRAF PP35234

SHADOWLAND® Collection

Common Name: Hosta

A green-centered sport of the popular 'Key West'. Leaves are a medium green with a vivid gold margin. Bright filtered shade draws out the most intense gold coloration in the margin. Near white flowers are held well above the foliage on tall scapes in early summer.

Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today's gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.

Hosta 'Sound of Music' HostaHosta 'Sound of Music' PPAF CPBRAF

SHADOWLAND® Collection

Common Name: Hosta

Bring your garden alive with the 'Sound of Music'. This giant hosta will add immediate interest with heavily corrugated, medio variegated leaves. Chartreuse centers jet to glaucous blue-green margins. Centers mature to creamy white in summer. In early summer large clusters of near white flowers will have birds and pollinators singing in the shade garden. 'Sound of Music' has the queen of hostas in the background, 'Empress Wu', so you know it's going to get big!

Penstemon 'Pink Pearls' Bearded PenstemonPenstemon barbatus 'Pink Pearls' PPAF CPBRAF

BEJEWELED™ Series

Common Name: Bearded Penstemon

Bring bright, vibrant colors to your garden with BEJEWELED™ Bearded Penstemon. This midsize series was selected for dense habits and large flowers. Each variety has strong stems holding brightly colored blooms to create a full looking plant. Lance-shaped dark blue-green foliage looks good all season long. Native to rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States, these plants thrive in areas with full sun and good drainage.

Medium pink tubular flowers appear in late spring and early summer.

Like all of our Penstemons, this one takes the heat and humidity in stride but is also very cold hardy. It continues to provide terrific color in the landscape all season long.

Penstemons are very drought tolerant perennials that are easy to grow and are rarely bothered by insects or diseases. Plant them in full sun and watch as hummingbirds feast on their delicious nectar.

Penstemon 'Rose Rhinestones' Bearded PenstemonPenstemon barbatus 'Rose Rhinestones' PPAF 

BEJEWELED™ Series

Common Name: Bearded Penstemon

Bring bright, vibrant colors to your garden with BEJEWELED™ Bearded Penstemon. This midsize series was selected for dense habits and large flowers. Each variety has strong stems holding brightly colored blooms to create a full looking plant. Lance-shaped dark blue-green foliage looks good all season long. Native to rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States, these plants thrive in areas with full sun and good drainage.

Deep rose pink tubular flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Compared with 'Pink Pearls', this variety has darker, redder flowers.

Phlox 'Pink Lightning' Tall Garden PhloxPhlox paniculata 'Pink Lightning' PPAF CPBRAF

LUMINARY® Collection

Common Name: Tall Garden Phlox

Tall Garden Phlox are a favorite in the garden, but often are plagued by powdery mildew in hot, humid conditions. These varieties are selected especially for their improved resistance over typical Phlox paniculata varieties. With beautiful colors and incredible performance, these are varieties to plant and watch them grow, with little work required.

The brilliant flower color of 'Pink Lighting' will deliver a shock to the landscape when it begins blooming in midsummer. Each individual flower is a bright true pink with a central white starburst pattern. The intensity of the flower color matches varieties like 'Sunset Coral' and 'Ultraviolet'. Individual flowers are the largest in the series. Compared with 'Prismatic Pink' the flowers are not as lavender and have light colored centers instead of dark. Healthy foliage has been documented as mildew free through September.

These perennials are a favorite of gardeners around the world and a staple of North American native gardens. Be sure to locate these plants in full sun for the best flowering performance and to help avoid powdery mildew concerns. A favorite of pollinators.

Salvia 'Big Sky' Perennial SalviaSalvia 'Big Sky' PPAF CPBRAF

Common Name: Perennial Salvia

This super-sized new Salvia is a must have for your garden! A magnificent floral display of violet blue flowers is supported by a dense rosette of large green leaves. Later to bloom than other Perennial Salvias.

Salvia is a staple for every sunny garden. It asks little more than sunshine and a little drink every once in a while in return for producing a bountiful mass of colorful flower spires from late spring into early summer.

Schizachyrium 'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem, Ornamental GrassSchizachyrium scoparium 'Brush Strokes' PPAF

PRAIRIE WINDS® Collection

Common Name: Little Bluestem, Ornamental Grass

Like bristles on a paint brush the stems of 'Brush Strokes' stand vertical, bend gracefully with the wind, then return to their upright position. Powder blue stems take after their namesake before turning wine-red in early fall. Use this native perennial grass for its fine texture in summer then leave it standing in fall for winter interest.

Schizachyrium is a great choice if you are looking to restore an eroded site, or for a plant that will grow in hot, dry areas where other plants have a hard time surviving.

Spigelia 'Apple Slices' SpigeliaSpigelia marilandica 'Apple Slices' PPAF CPBRAF

Common Name: Spigelia

Add a "slice" of this native wildflower to your garden! The tubular flowers appear for many weeks in late spring and early summer. The red and orange colors, coupled with the flower shape, are popular with Hummingbirds and can be used to attract the elusive bird (among other pollinators) to your garden. This woodland perennial grows from sun to shade and is long-lived once established. Spigelia will be more floriferous in full sun, but will also need more moisture to stay looking nice. Filtered sun is recommended in southern regions. Slices Spigelia are self-cleaning, meaning old flowers fall to the ground rather than drying to the stem. 'Apples Slices' has dark, wine red flowers.

Spigelia is underutilized in the landscape due to limited availability, but it's poised to make an explosion in popularity. Why? It's a very versatile perennial-it grows naturally in either sun or shade. This perennial can be found growing in the wild in woodlands and along streambanks throughout the Eastern United States. It's wildly popular among wildflower enthusiasts and highly sought after.

Stokesia 'Riptide' Stoke's AsterStokesia laevis 'Riptide' PPAF CPBRAF

TOTALLY STOKED™ Series

Common Name: Stoke's Aster

This new series of Stoke's Aster will have North American wildflower enthusiasts TOTALLY STOKED™! Members of this series are moderately sized with dense habits. Good basal branching creates numerous flowers from early to late summer, completely covering the plant. Foliage is a rich dark green. These selections are from the North Carolina State University hybridizing program and are proven to thrive in the heat and humidity of southern summers.

2½-3" flowers are periwinkle blue.

Stokesia is a native North American wildflower. It has been grown for many years for its beautiful flowers and ease of culture. Because of its heat tolerance, it is widely grown in the south. Blooming from midsummer to early fall (if deadheaded), it is a tremendous accent to yellow, pink, or white mums and other late bloomers.

Stokesia 'Whitecaps' Stoke's AsterStokesia laevis 'Whitecaps' PPAF CPBRAF

TOTALLY STOKED™ Series

Common Name: Stoke's Aster

This new series of Stoke's Aster will have North American wildflower enthusiasts TOTALLY STOKED™! Members of this series are moderately sized with dense habits. Good basal branching creates numerous flowers from early to late summer, completely covering the plant. Foliage is a rich dark green. These selections are from the North Carolina State University hybridizing program and are proven to thrive in the heat and humidity of southern summers.

2½-3" flowers are near white with a blush pink tinge. From a distance, flowers appear white.

Stokesia is a native North American wildflower. It has been grown for many years for its beautiful flowers and ease of culture. Because of its heat tolerance, it is widely grown in the south. Blooming from midsummer to early fall (if deadheaded), it is a tremendous accent to yellow, pink, or white mums and other late bloomers.

Thalictrum 'Cotton Candy' Meadow RueThalictrum 'Cotton Candy' PPAF CPBRAF

Common Name: Meadow Rue

Find fine texture for your garden with this elegant Meadow Rue. This upright selection creates a dense pillar of foliage before being topped with wispy lavender flowers in late spring. Compared with the typical leggy varieties of T. aquilegifolium, 'Cotton Candy' is well balanced with flowers sitting just above the foliage. The columnar habit is perfect for adding height to small spaces. The tall stems and long-lasting flowers make this selection excellent as a cut flower. Meadow Rue are not commonly bothered by browsing deer and rabbits.

Tradescantia 'Webmaster' SpiderwortTradescantia 'Webmaster' PPAF CPBRAF

Common Name: Spiderwort

This bicolor Spiderwort showcases warm purple flowers with a soft lilac edge. The color transition on the petals almost appears to be airbrushed on. Flowers are large for Spiderwort at 2" wide. The long period of bloom is supported on a polished, compact habit of glaucous blue-green foliage.