Aralia cordata 'Sun King 'With leaves that are as big and bold as the sun, this beautiful gold form of Aralia makes an outstanding accent in the shade or part shade. Fast growing and deciduous. Small ...
Aralia cordata 'Sun King' 2020 Perennial Plant of the Year™(Post)The Perennial Plant Association has announced Aralia cordata 'Sun King' as its 2020 Perennial Plant of the Year™. Compared to traditional Japanese Spikenard, 'Sun King' has golden yellow fo ...
Not your typical catmint(Post)Nepeta, a.k.a. catmint, has been a garden staple for many years and for many reasons.With clusters of beautiful blue/purple flowers, it’s a favorite stop for pollinators. Plants are generally healthy ...
What is a 100% deer and rabbit-proof plant?(Post)There is no plant guaranteed to be 100% deer and rabbit-proof. Deer and rabbits are resourceful herbivores, and their desperation for food can sometimes overcome t ...
Resistant to drought, critters and pests with charming flowers and colorful leaves – its Epimedium(Post)Epimedium, pronounced ep-ih-MEE-dee-um, is also known as barrenwort, bishop's hat, fairy wings, horny goat weed, or yin yang huo.Beautiful and easy-to-grow, Epimediums add a touch of eleg ...
Groundcovers creative, simple and easy landscape solutions(Post)Perennial groundcovers can add color, texture to your landscape and functional benefits. This vast category of plants includes enough options to satisfy any location. There are groundcovers for&n ...
15 of Our Favorite Perennials for the Landscape(Post)When considering the broad and diverse collection of perennials, it was difficult to narrow the list down to only 15. In order to make this list, each plant must meet all of the following crite ...
Fall Gardening: Dividing Perennials and Planting for Late-Season Color(Post)The vibrant frenzy of spring planting and the exuberant abundance of summer can leave even the most dedicated gardener feeling a bit worn out by September. Yet, the cooler, gentler weather of autumn ...
New Plants Announcement for 2022-2023 Seasons(Post)Seventy-five new plants will be available starting this fall and next spring.In the Proven Winners® program we have Astilbe ‘Dark Side of the Moon’. This A. chinensis hybrid has great vigor, sun to ...
Phlox paniculata - a beautiful, fragrant classic American native(Post)The genus Phlox is comprised of about 67 species (and innumerable cultivars) that are found within the family Polemoniaceae, which of course also includes the genus Polemonium (Jacob’s Lad ...
Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' - National Garden Bureau 2023 Green Thumb Award Winner(Post)The National Garden Bureau has announced its 2023 Green Thumb Award Winners. Triumphing in the Perennials category is Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon', part of the Proven Winners Perennial collec ...
Coreopsis Big Bang™ and Li'l Bang™ Series(Post)These trays come with a BANG in them...the Coreopsis Big Bang™ and Li'l Bang™ series. New England-bred, they offer cold-proof, carefree color in a wide range of solids and bicolors -- worthwhile addi ...
Popular plants, tricky name - A crash course in coneflowers(Post)You don't have to know how to pronounce it to enjoy it, but it doesn't hurt!It's obvious how the plant got the common name of "coneflower," but one can't help but wonder if it came about partly becau ...
Parthenocissus quinquefolia - Virginia Creeper (Post)Virginia Creeper is a woody vine that can reach up to 60 feet. It is native to the U.S., and is found growing in moist, shady sites in the Eastern half of the country. A member of the grape fa ...
Gardening Solutions: Perennial Plants for Every Need(Post)Welcome to the world of perennials, where plants return year after year to grace your garden with their beauty. Whether you are a seasoned gardener looking for a new challenge or a beginner just star ...
Short but glorious columbine(Post)Aquilegia comes from the Latin for eagle (aquila), because the long petal spurs reminded Linnaeus of the warlike raptor’s talons. But the common name, columbine, is Latin for dove (columba), because ...
A Thriving Perennial Garden Essential Guide(Post)Unlock a Thriving Garden: Your Essential Guide to Perennials Perennials are the backbone of any beautiful and sustainable garden. These incredible plants return year after year, offering a stunning d ...
Hypericum calycinum Saint John’s Wort(Post)The genus Hypericum has been used medicinally since the 1st Century AD. In the Middle Ages, some species were made into potent potions to ward off evil spirits.We don’t claim healing benefi ...
Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ - Blades of Glory(Post)The genus name is Latin for “cutter.” Because, like skaters, “sedges have edges.” Even if you can’t tell a triple axel from a toe loop, you will still nail the landing with ‘Ice Dance’.‘Ice Dance’ ...
Genus Planting Guidelines(Page)When your plant arrives, remove it from the shipping box immediately. If it is a container plant, discard any packing material clinging to the leaves or soil, then water it thoroughly, until wa ...