 2009 Perennial of the year - HAKONECHLOA AUREOLA. This is a handsome, slow creeping, deciduous grass. Even though it is a creeper, it is never invasive. It grows in shade, where its light color illuminates a shadowy area. It displays golden variegated leaves. During the cooler months of spring and fall, the leaves take on red to pink tints.
 2009 Herb of the year - Laurus Nobilis or SWEET BAY LAUREL is native to the Mediterranean. In Zones 8-10 in the U.S., it can grow from 6 to 25 feet. In our colder Zone 5 area, it is adaptable to pot growing. When potted it can be grown outdoors in summer and as an ordinary houseplant in winter.
 Just in time for the Spring planting season, WAVE PETUNIAS are here in many striking colors. Come ride the wave!
 The newest addition - SUNNY KNOCKOUT rose has the disease resistance and garden performance you have come to depend on from the Knockout Rose family.
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JOEY known by its botanical name, Ptilotus exaltatus, means “tall feathers.” Blooms are compared to wheat-type celosia with an iridescent sheen of neon pink and silver. Flowers are large and bottle brush-like with a little tilt at the top that hints at a feather. The flowers reach about 4 inches long. A great full sun plant for summer heat and drought tolerance. 
Bold, gold and beautiful! TIGER-EYE is the first and only F1 Rudbeckia on the market. It is a sun-lover with outstanding habit and flowering uniformity. Very hardy, with reduced sensitivity to powdery mildew. Masses of long-lasting flowers on strongly branched plants.
Another great new Rudbeckia! CHERRY BRANDY offers deep maroon red blooms with a dark center. Flowers are 3-4" across and produced all summer, even in poor soils. 
The sweet herb of Paraguay. STEVIA has been used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer for centuries. It is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar, does not affect blood sugar levels, and has no calories.
