Extension Column

Here are the new and exciting selections for Plant Select this year. Every year Plant Select picks plants from their trial that are proven to withstand our extreme weather conditions. If you are ever interested in purchasing any of the selections, go to plantselect.org and there is a listing of both retail and wholesale growers. Get your requests in early especially with new introductions since supplies may be limited.

HALF PINT® Pineleaf Penstemon Penstemon pinifolius ‘Compactum' is a plant that will provide green foliage in the winter if you deadhead it in fall. It needs full sun and prefers...