Perennials

Alyssum saxatile 'Gold Kobold' is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that will charm your garden in the spring with its masses of shining, golden-yellow flowers and again in the fall!

We know it's hard to wait for these beauties to appear in your garden but remember a characteristic of the genus is they are late to break dormancy in spring. They’re not dead! When they do wake up they’re off to the races growing more than an inch a day. Depending on the year, Hibiscus may stay dormant through the end of May. From our NGB member J Berry Nursery

The hummingbirds are making their migration up north! Get ready to enjoy their company in your garden all summer long by planting monarda! With red flowers and hardy from Zone 4-8, this Monarda didyma [Goldmelisse] will bring the hummingbirds all season long!

Celebrate the #YearoftheMonarda with one of the new cultivars Balmy™ Monarda - Available in numerous colors, these monardas have relatively large flowers on a fully compact plant. Balmy comes in at just 10-12 in. with exceptional mildew resistance and deep green foliage. They are dwarf and mounded, so bring new uses to the landscape. These plants are hardy zone 4a - 9b.

Celebrate the #YearoftheMonarda with one of the new cultivars Balmy™ Monarda - Available in numerous colors, these monardas have relatively large flowers on a fully compact plant. Balmy comes in at just 10-12 in. with exceptional mildew resistance and deep green foliage. They are dwarf and mounded, so bring new uses to the landscape. These plants are hardy zone 4a - 9b.

Celebrate the #YearoftheMonarda with one of the new cultivars Balmy™ Monarda - Available in numerous colors, these monardas have relatively large flowers on a fully compact plant. Balmy comes in at just 10-12 in. with exceptional mildew resistance and deep green foliage. They are dwarf and mounded, so bring new uses to the landscape. These plants are hardy zone 4a - 9b.

This impressive astilbe can grow more than 4' tall and almost as wide. Its raspberry-red buds open into hot pink plumes. Dark red stems and maroon foliage adds to the drama. Mighty Chocolate Cherry blooms in mid to late summer, long after most other astilbes. The flowers attract butterflies and are good cut flowers. From our NGB member Longfield Gardens

Citriodora Hybrid Bergamo from Jelitto - Year of the Monarda - National Garden Bureau

What a beautiful and delicious patio or garden perennial, Garlic Quattro is new for 2021! The Allium Quattro F1 flowers in July for about 7 weeks. It has ball-shaped purple flowers with a vase life of up to 3 weeks. An additional benefit is that the flowers attract flower-loving insects, such as bees and butterflies. The Allium Quattro has thick and tasteful leaves that taste like an onion with a slight bit of garlic. NGB member Pure Line Seeds, Inc.

NEW 4th edition of the “bible” of perennial plant books for gardeners and professionals. A must-have book for anyone working and studying about perennial plants.

There's a whole lot to love about this plant, beginning with its incredible dark, near-black foliage of beautiful, oval shaped leaves. Rich, deep red flowers are enormous at 8-9" across. The red and black colors perfectly complement each other. As an added bonus, once the flowers are finished, bright green calyxes starkly contrast the dark foliage. Use in an area with consistent moisture as a focal point to build your garden around. Year of the Hardy Hibiscus - National Garden Bureau

Monarda is a handsome plant in its native habitat, and when brought into the garden is still quite lovely, although it can be somewhat rangy and is has flowers only available in red. Plant breeders have worked on improving vigor, compactness, and flower power and providing additional colors.

The lovely pink Cherry blossom will go on all summer long. On top of that a rich summer fruit enjoyment of delicious strawberries feels like the proverbial ‘Cherry on the cake’. Homemade Happiness with Summer Breeze Cherry: Kids picking strawberries, family and friends chatting and laughing, surrounded with lots of flowers and the sweet aroma of fresh strawberries.

"The deep reddish-burgundy flower color was a standout and the plants were consistently full and compact," said one AAS Judge about Echinacea Sombrero Baja Burgundy. The beautiful flower color is without equal among coneflowers and is perfect for cut flowers. After being trialed over three tough winters, the AAS Judges noted this standout’s hardiness, sturdy branching, and floriferous blooming habit. Bred by Darwin Perennials.

Variety is the spice of life! This grouping of new AAS Winners certainly has a wide variety of colors, tastes, sizes, etc. to choose from. These are the newest AAS Winner to recently hit the market and each one was trialed anonymously by independent, volunteer judges all across North America.

Salvia Ballet Rose Rhapsody from Jelitto Perennial Seeds - Year of the Salvia - National Garden Bureau