Introductions

Hakonechloa macra Fubuki ‘Briform’
‘Briform’ is a Japanese forest grass from Briggs Nursery. The contrasting white/green foliage persists through summer. Stunning pink color appears among the blades in the fall. Fubuki reaches 14 inches tall and 18 inches wide. It’s ideal for beds, borders or as a specimen. It is hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 5.

For more: www.briggsnursery.com

Stokesia laevis ‘Elf’
Plants Nouveau introduces ‘Elf,’ a dwarf selection with vibrant, violet-blue blooms. The bloom centers on ‘Elf’ are domed, making them easily visible. ‘Elf’ has exceptional heat/humidity tolerance and is good for use in borders, small urban gardens, mass plantings, container gardens and foundation plantings. Bloom time is from late June to August with continuous flowering. Hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 5-10.

For more: www.plantsnouveau.com

Verbena ‘Princess  Dark Lavender’
‘Princess Dark Lavender’ is from the Athens Select/Southern Living Plant Collection. This floriferous plant has vivid green foliage against crowns of rich pale-purple blooms that form masses of color. Grows 4-6 inches tall and blooms spring until fall. ‘Princess Dark Lavender’ is ideal for use in pots, beds, window boxes, baskets and mixed plantings, and makes a great groundcover. This full sun plant is hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

For more: www.athensselect.com

Penstemon ‘Precious Gem’
‘Precious Gem’ from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens features bronze new foliage in spring and pink flowers starting the beginning of June. Plants will grow in moist to well-drained soil in full sun. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

For more: www.intrinsicperennialgardens.com