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Crape myrtles come in a variety of size sand flower colors. Many (not all) show off an ornamental patchwork bark. Before heading to the gard...

'Lavender Chiffon' althea Rose of Sharon, aka shrub althea, ( Hibiscus syriacus ) is a woody hibiscus shrub that is hardy in te...

Rodgersia Rodgersia (two forms) is an outstanding summer flowering perennial grown for its broad foliage and showy flowers. Rodgersia h...

Canna 'Toucan' series If you are designing your spring/summer flower garden, here are some of the very best annuals th...

Create a hot splash in your garden this summer. Threadleaf coreopsis ( Coreopsis verticillata ) ‘Route 66’ is a new selection by Itsaul Nur...

Photo: new cultivar ‘Fascination’ with lavender purple flowers Midwest native Culver’s root ( Veronicastrum virginicum ) starts the summer ...

'Fireworks' gomphrena was a sensation in the University of Tennessee Gardens at both the Knoxville and Jackson locations in 2009. Go...

photo taken at JC Raulston Arboretum in June 2009 Lo & Behold® ‘Blue Chip’ is a very dwarf but...

Tired of marigolds and petunias? Angelonias ( A. angustifolia ) are superior summer garden annuals. Angelonias require very little care. The...