These plants are some of the best new varieties and selections added to the market. They can be found new to the wholesale trade starting in 2023 and will be available to the public in 2024.Agastac ...
2022 Perennial Plant of the Year®(Post)Named 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year®, Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) selections display a kaleidoscope of color across the season. Mature seed heads sparkle in the sunlight, and t ...
False Indigo Baptisia australis(Post)Though its botanical name suggests you might find it growing in Australia, Baptisia australis is actually native to much of the central and eastern U.S. Slow to settle in, this showy perennial ...
Rock the Border with a Modern Garden Classic(Post)Dianthusis a popular genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in north Africa and southern Africa, and one ...
Are Hostas chameleons?(Post)Hostas have become extremely popular, due in great part to their wide spectrum of colors and variegations. Few other groups of plants have the same variety of foliage hues, which is important ...
Grow a waterfall! with Hakonechloa macra(Post)Japanese forest grass is a favorite world-wide. Its unique cascading form and bamboo-like foliage are a welcome, inspired addition to any garden.But this beauty has a few specific traits to keep in m ...
Monkey grass, border grass, lilyturf, or by any other name: liriope is both tough and easy.(Post)Tough and easy to grow, there are two basic types of liriope - Liriope muscari and Liriope spicata. Both are grass-like, semi-evergreen perennials that are commonly referred to as Lilyturf, monkey gr ...
Beautiful, useful, and easy-to-grow Asclepias tuberosa(Post)Asclepias tuberosa, 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year, If you are looking for a beautiful, useful, and easy-to-grow plant that does not require much care, butterfly weed is a great option.A virtuall ...
Is Fall the best time to plant perennials?(Post)Fall is the best time to plant almost all perennial plants.In the fall, the soil is still warm, so roots will continue to grow. Plants planted in early spring, meanwhile, get off to a slower start ...
Low-Light Highlight(Post)Carex “Pennsylvania sedge”Faced with challenging sites, designers, landscapers and homeowners often call in a specialist: Pennsylvania sedge.C. pensylvanica’s low, lush carpet is the answer f ...
Tree Peonies - not really trees, though breathtaking(Post)Tree peonies differ from garden peonies in that they have woody stems like a shrub. The branches do not die back to the ground in winter as do the herbaceous varieties. Exotic, uniquely colored, and ...
Hemerocallis - The longer we know them, the more we find to admire about these reliable classics. (Post)Finally, it's almost spring! Everywhere perennials are emerging from dormancy, thrusting new growth into crisp air and nurturing sunshine. Among the earliest volunteers are the daylilies. When those ...
Lavender Success (Post)3 Tips for Success with Lavandula aka LavenderThis long time garden favorite can be tricky to grow! Keep these three things in mind when caring for your lavender and you will have healthy, ...
What’s in Lady’s mantle's name?(Post)Alchemilla mollis / Lady’s mantleThe subtle gray-green leaves and charming chartreuse flowers of Alchemilla have made it a garden staple for over a century. Its versatility and easy-going, low-m ...
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 ...
Humdinger butterfly bushes(Post)The word “humdinger” is defined as “something that is very impressive or exciting.” That word definitely applies to this new collection of Buddleia! This collection features five new varieties of But ...
Heucheras or Heucherellas?(Post)Both heucheras and heucherellas are now available in a wide range of beautiful foliage colors and flower combinations that can make excellent plant additions to any gardens. In recen ...
Colorful and graceful, Delphiniums a beauty of the ages(Post)Delphiniums are a genus of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. They are known for their tall spikes of blue, purple, pink, white, or yellow flowers. Delphiniums are native to th ...
Clematis 'Lime Close' is Serious Black™(Post)Clematis 'Lime Close' is also known as Serious Black™. This remarkable Clematis is not only free-standing and upright, reaching 4 to 6 feet tall, it has striking dark purple, near-black, foliage that ...
Plant Health(Page)Perennial plants, unlike annuals, return year after year. Their health and longevity depend on various factors. Here are some key considerations: Environmental Factors: Sunlight: Most perennials ...