Allan Armitage says perennials are in serious need of repackaging. The good news is that it is easy to do.

Breeders and growers are changing the way they market perennials, to focus on a simple message to communicate plant benefits that offer more value than good looks.

In his latest column for Greenhouse Grower magazine, Norris says landscape plugs have the potential to pave the way for new perennial varieties and nature-based designs that appeal to consumers’ changing priorities and lifestyles.

Growing impressive finished Perovskia plants in the greenhouse takes careful attention to lighting and finishing.

With an abundance of blooms and textures, new fuss-free perennials add interest to the garden year after year. Here are 14 perennials new for 2016 to consider for your growing operation.

The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) awarded seven recipients with the 2015 PPA Special Awards for outstanding leadership in the perennial industry on July 28, 2015 at the Perennial Plant Symposium and Trade Show in Baltimore, Md. Among the recipients was Steve Castorani, owner of North Creek Nursery, who received PPA’s 2015 Grower award.

The Perennial Plant Association’s 33rd Annual Symposium, held July 27 to August 1 in Baltimore, Md., delved into the rich history of perennial suppliers and landscape architects in the Baltimore area and their influence on the perennial market today and its bright future.

Exposing herbaceous perennials to cold temperatures, also known as vernalization, can yield a range of effects, especially on flowering. Beth Engle of SHS Griffin covers whether vernalized liners or unvernalized plants make the best sense for your sales windows.

What will be the next big perennial? Breeders say it takes more than a splashy plant to distinguish itself in the market. Therefore, the question is not what will be the next big perennial, but rather what perennial performs well enough in the garden to have staying power in the market for years to come.