7 New Plants to Grow in Your Garden This Year
Exciting newcomers to try!
Keep an eye out for exciting introductions from growers timed for planting before temperatures start to climb. Here’s a sampling of showy newcomers to try.
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Twister Lily of the NileThis dwarf agapanthus makes a bold statement with its pure white and dark blue, bicolor trumpets on flower clusters held 3 to 4 feet above strappy foliage.This dwarf agapanthus makes a bold statement with its pure white and dark blue, bicolor trumpets on flower clusters held 3 to 4 feet above strappy foliage.
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Vibe ‘Ignition Purple’ SageIridescent purple flowers from dark buds are prolific spring through summer on this dwarf sage 18 to 24 inches tall and wide. It’s a hummingbird favorite.Iridescent purple flowers from dark buds are prolific spring through summer on this dwarf sage 18 to 24 inches tall and wide. It’s a hummingbird favorite.
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‘Noyo River Form’ Dudleya (Dudleya farinosa)Known as bluff lettuce in its native Northern California, this striking, bluish white dudleya spreads to form small clumps. Yellow flowers bloom in spring.Known as bluff lettuce in its native Northern California, this striking, bluish white dudleya spreads to form small clumps. Yellow flowers bloom in spring.
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‘Canyon Princess’ Lyme Grass (Leymus condensatus)Native Sons selected this variegated sport of popular ‘Canyon Prince,’ prized for its silvery blue leaves. It grows to 4 feet tall. Cut it back annually in late winter.Native Sons selected this variegated sport of popular ‘Canyon Prince,’ prized for its silvery blue leaves. It grows to 4 feet tall. Cut it back annually in late winter.
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‘Whitewater’ Bear’s Breech (Acanthus)Bold, deeply lobed leaves on this variegated bear’s breech are edged and splashed with white. Showy flower stalks with pink and cream flowers rise above the 4-foot-tall, clumping plants in summer.Bold, deeply lobed leaves on this variegated bear’s breech are edged and splashed with white. Showy flower stalks with pink and cream flowers rise above the 4-foot-tall, clumping plants in summer.
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Andean Aster (Aster sp.)Discovered in the wild in Peru, this rare aster lights up summer gardens with red hot flowers up to 3 inches wide. Low-growing, serrated foliage forms 2- to 3-foot-wide mounds.Discovered in the wild in Peru, this rare aster lights up summer gardens with red hot flowers up to 3 inches wide. Low-growing, serrated foliage forms 2- to 3-foot-wide mounds.
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‘Silver Sunburst’ Common Everlasting (Chrysocephalum apiculatum)Bright yellow, button strawflowers shine for months atop velvety silver foliage on this tough Aussie native. It is tolerant of poor soils and very drought resistant. It grows 1 foot tall and wide.Bright yellow, button strawflowers shine for months atop velvety silver foliage on this tough Aussie native. It is tolerant of poor soils and very drought resistant. It grows 1 foot tall and wide.
Look for Monrovia and Native Sons offerings in area specialty nurseries. Order from Annie’s Annuals online.
