Here at the Gardens, we are always attracted to fastigiate trees. (“Fastigiate” is a fancy word for slender, skinny, or columnar.) They make wonderful vertical accents, interesting groupings of three or more, and can be planted close to the neighbor’s lot line without...
We have several new hostas for this spring, with more new varieties to make an appearance later in the summer. ‘Hope Springs Eternal’ is a new addition to the Proven Winners collection. This large-sized hosta is a beauty that grows 22” tall and 48” wide with lavender...
The Perennial Plant Association has named Rudbeckia ‘American Gold Rush’ as the 2023 Perennial of the Year. Golden-yellow flowers with black centers stand about two feet tall and completely cover the dome-like habit of green foliage. This Black-Eyed Susan is a far...
The American Hosta Growers Association has picked a unique hosta as the 2023 Hosta of the Year. ‘Neptune’ has arching, wedge-shaped leaves that hold their powdery blue color well into summer. But what really sets this hosta apart are the beautifully rippled margins of...
