Plants

GardenComm Conference tours

From behind the scenes of Spring Meadow Nursery's production facilities to one of Walters Gardens' new varieties, this road trip has it all.

Follow the muse or the dollar signs?

Plant breeders have to strike a balance when deciding which projects to prioritize.

Garden ready

Meet the Chicago Botanic Garden’s new ornamental plant breeder: Justin Lombardoni.

Theobroma cacao

This tropical evergreen impresses with pendulous pink flowers.

Asarum canadense

Wild ginger is a native alternative to the old standard groundcovers.

Meet the All-America Selections AAS winners for 2025

All AAS winners are trialed throughout North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges who grow new entries next to comparisons that are considered best-in-class.

Just one shot

Sometimes marketing requires calculated risk to get it right.

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Little Honey’

This oakleaf hydrangea provides a touch of gold to the landscape.

Walters Gardens trial manager shares what she’s learned about salvia.

Monarda punctata

Spotted beebalm is a very showy native species.

Breeding initiatives at Must Have Perennials

Must Have Perennials is an organization that represents and supports breeders and focuses almost exclusively on perennials with excellent hardiness and garden performance.