Built for heat and drought, this upright grower delivers lacy sky-blue flowers perched on deep amethyst calyxes. A color combination that holds strong through the season without fading. Optimal Growing Conditions Hardiness Zone Zones 4-9 Water Needs Average Sun Needs Full Sun Soil Needs Moist, well-drained soil Appearance and Characteristics Category Herbaceous Perennial Flower Color […]

‘Happy Returns’ is one summer guest you’ll be glad to see over and over. Its clear yellow blooms are among the first daylilies to open each season, and as one of the best rebloomers around, it keeps sending up fresh flowers on and off all summer. A light fragrance is a bonus you don’t get […]

Salvia ‘Midnight Model’ brings bold color and energy to the garden with large, electrifying blue flower spikes rising above a dense mound of lush, deep green foliage. Its vibrant violet-blue, two-lipped flowers bloom from late spring into early summer on short upright spikes, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds along the way. Compact and drought tolerant once established, […]

Meet a favorite filler & spiller for containers – Jamesbrittenia. Commonly called South African Phlox, Jamesbrittenia is related to bacopa. But unlike bacopa that experiences “bloom shyness” when it gets hot, Jamesbrittenia keeps on flowering, from spring until frost. Planting & Care Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, letting the soil dry in between […]

This clump-forming perennial features toothed, gray-green foliage and produces larger blooms than typical hybrids. It flowers abundantly over a long period, especially when lightly-sheared, creating a dense display of small blue-purple blossoms. The foliage is also pleasantly aromatic. Optimal Growing Conditions Hardiness Zone Zones 2-9 Water Needs Average Sun Needs Full Sun to Part Shade […]

With its compact, mounding shape and glowing plum-purple foliage accented by shimmering silver veining, this plant is a true showstopper in the garden. In mid-June, delicate white and pink blooms rise on airy stems, adding even more charm. Ideal for edging beds and borders, it also brings a splash of color to rock gardens. It’s […]

Liatris ‘Kobold Original’ is a native American beauty that thrives when planted in drifts, bringing a sense of wild elegance to borders, meadows and naturalized gardens. Its strong vertical presence begins in July, as stiff flower spikes emerge from clumps of dark green, grassy foliage. Each spike is lined with vivid magenta-purple blooms, creating a […]

This native Black-Eyed Susan stands out for its vibrant beauty and resilient nature. It features slightly larger orange-yellow blooms than typical varieties and attracts pollinators while resisting pests, including deer, and common plant diseases. Low-maintenance and easy to grow, this garden gem is a perfect choice for brightening up beds, borders, or fresh-cut arrangements. Optimal […]

A compact yet striking burst of color, perfect for sunny borders or containers. These robust, fully double, golden-yellow blooms stand tall on sturdy, short stems just above neat mounds of lush green foliage. They flower continuously through the summer months, even in hot, humid conditions. Trouble-free, hardy, drought-tolerant, and a resilient herbaceous perennial. Coreopsis Golden […]