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Meet the 2027 Perennial Plant of the Year: Vernonia 'Summer's Swan Song'

The Perennial Plant Association has named its 2027 pick, and it's rooted in our own backyard in the Chicagoland area — this nativar hybrid ironweed was developed by Dr. Jim Ault, former Director of Ornamental Plant Research at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Deep purple blooms arrive in late summer and carry through fall, creating an eye-catching element in your garden as season transitions.

Compact and well-branched, 'Summer's Swan Song' holds its shape in borders and foundation plantings without flopping. Established plants handle dry conditions with ease and shrug off powdery mildew and rust — a sustainable choice for feeding pollinators all season long.

Grape Hyacinth Muscari botryoides 'Album'

Grape Hyacinth Muscari armeniacum

The Blue Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), also known as Bachelor’s Button, is a charming and hardy annual flower known for its brilliant blue petals and delicate, ruffled appearance. Historically, the blue cornflower was a symbol of romance and used as a traditional boutonnière. Today, it remains a popular choice for wildflower gardens, pollinator habitats, and floral arrangements. These low-maintenance, resilient flower that adds striking blue hues to gardens and floral arrangements. Its ability to attract pollinators, resist drought, and self-seed makes it a favorite among gardeners.

• Plant Type: Annual
• Genus: Centaurea
• Species: Cyranus
• Plant Height/Width: 12–48 in. tall, 10–12 in. wide
• Season: Bloom time spring summer
• Exposure: Sun
• Difficulty: Super Easy

An upright, deciduous shrub with elegant cone-shaped clusters of tiny white flowers that bloom throughout summer. Perfect for water-loving landscapes, this Meadowsweet thrives along streams, ponds, and boggy areas. In garden settings, provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a fuller, more attractive plant form.

Add natural beauty to your indoor space with this Rosemary topiary. Its cone-shaped topiary design adds dimension while its gentle, fragrant aroma enhances any area.

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, it holds the same glorious potential! Pots shown in pictures are sold separately.

Thundercloud Stonecrop has masses of beautiful clusters of white star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to early fall, which emerge from distinctive creamy white flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive succulent pointy leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season.

Flax blue flowers (Linum perenne), also known as perennial flax, are delicate and graceful wildflowers that add charm to gardens and landscapes. With their sky-blue petals and slender stems, these plants create a stunning display, especially when grown in clusters. Blue flax is known for its resilience, drought tolerance, and ability to thrive in various climates. Blue flax is easy to grow from seeds, making it an ideal choice for beginner gardeners. It attracts pollinators, stabilizes soil, and provides visual interest throughout the growing season.

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Genus: Linum
• Species: Perenne
• Plant Height/Width: 18-30"
• Season: Blooms spring to summer
• Exposure: Full sun
• Attributes: Attract Pollinators

Cotoneaster acutifolius, commonly called Peking cotoneaster, is an upright, deciduous shrub with a rounded top that typically grows to 6-10’ tall and as wide. It is noted for its pubescent twigs, pinkish-white spring flowers, dull green foliage, interesting fall color and persistent black fruits. Small, 5-petaled, white flowers with tinges of pink bloom in spring (May-June).

Peonies bloom in late spring to early summer, producing flowers in a range of colors including white, pink, red, coral, and even yellow. Their luxurious petals and rich fragrance make them a popular choice for gardens, floral arrangements, and wedding bouquets. They are deer-resistant, easy to grow, and capable of thriving for decades with minimal care. 

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Genus: Paeonia
• Plant Height/Width: 2–4 feet tall, 2–3 feet wide
• Season: Blooms in late spring to early summer
• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Difficulty: Moderate

Chamomile is a well-known herb that belongs to the Asteraceae family and is widely used for its medicinal, aromatic, and ornamental qualities. Chamomile is recognized for its small, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers and its distinctive apple-like fragrance. Chamomile has been used for centuries in traditional herbal medicine, primarily for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties. It is easy to grow from seed and is an excellent addition to herb gardens, flower beds, and container gardens.

• Plant Type: Annual
• Genus: Chamaemelum
• Species: Nobile
• Plant Height/Width: 10-16" high
• Season: Blooms summer and into fall
• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Difficulty: Easy
• Attribute: Attract Pollinators

The Giant Moonflower, scientifically known as Ipomoea alba, is a tropical, vining flowering plant that belongs to the same family as morning glories (Convolvulaceae). What sets the moonflower apart is its large, fragrant white blooms that open at dusk, making it a captivating addition to evening and moonlit gardens. With its large, luminous blooms and fast-growing vines, it's perfect for arbors, trellises, and fences where it can put on its nightly performance. Though it requires warm weather and full sun, it's relatively low-maintenance once established.

• Plant Type: Annual Vine
• Genus: Ipomoea
• Species: Ipomoea alba
• Plant Height/Width: 10-15 feet tall / 6-10 feet wide
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Difficulty: Easy

Evening Primrose is a striking biennial plant known for its delicate yellow blooms that open in the evening and attract nocturnal pollinators like moths and bees. This hardy and drought-resistant wildflower thrives in a variety of conditions, making it a valuable addition to both ornamental and naturalized landscapes. Apart from its aesthetic appeal, Evening Primrose has been used in traditional medicine and herbal remedies, particularly for its oil, which is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and is believed to offer various health benefits. 

• Plant Type: Biennial
• Genus: Oenothera
• Species: Biennis
• Plant Height/Width: up to 48"
• Season: Fall and Spring
• Exposure: Full sun
• Difficulty: Easy
• Attributes: Attract Pollinators

The Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana), known for its delicate, spider-like blooms, is a stunning annual that adds height and charm to gardens. Native to South America, this plant is loved for its tall, airy structure, vibrant colors, and long-lasting blooms. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making them an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. The Spider Flower is a stunning, easy-to-grow annual that adds height, color, and pollinator appeal to any garden. With its unique, spider-like blooms, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.

• Plant Type: Annual (self-seeder)
• Genus: Cleome
• Species: Spinosa
• Plant Height/Width: 36-60' TALL
• Season: Blooms late spring to first frost
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Difficulty: Easy

5.5" x 5.5"" Red Clay Tall Rose Cone Flower Pot - Made in Germany - Drainage Hole

Toto ® Gold Coneflower has masses of beautiful gold daisy flowers with dark brown eyes at the ends of the stems from early summer to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its serrated pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

• Mature Height: 14 inches
• Mature Width: 12 inches
• Sunlight: Sun
• Soil Conditions: Moist

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!

 These stunning and easy-to-grow addition to gardens, offering dramatic height, pollinator benefits, and visual interest. While care must be taken due to their toxicity, they remain a beloved choice for woodland gardens, cottage gardens, and borders.

• Plant Type: Biennial (self-seeder)
• Genus: Digitalis
• Species: Purpurea
• Plant Height/Width: 36-48" tall
• Season: Late spring to midsummer
• Exposure: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
• Difficulty: Easy

The Japanese know a thing or two about plants, Kenzans have been around for 100's of years. It’s a basic old school Ikebana, but you have to cut your flowers shorter to fit, which means they have less distance to suck up water... Which means they last 3 times longer. It’s kinda common sense, but smart. And very Japanese.

Immortelle (Xeranthemum annum), true to its name, brings everlasting enchantment to your garden! These charming paper-textured flowers bloom in romantic shades of white, pink, rose, and purple, creating a delicate, ethereal display that looks like nature's own origami. What makes these blooms truly magical is their ability to retain their beauty indefinitely - they're literally born dried! Perfect for gardeners who love both fresh summer color AND year-round dried arrangements, Immortelle offers the best of both worlds. 

• Plant Type: Annual
• Genus: Xeranthemum
• Species: Annuum
• Plant Height/Width: 18"-24"
• Season: Blooms June - Sept
• Exposure: Full sun
• Difficulty: Easy