The Louisiana State AgCenter trials experienced a cooler than normal spring and summer and above average rainfall, says Trial Manager Allen Owings. A mix of warm season annuals, ornamental grasses, roses and herbaceous perennials made up the trial, which included around 400 varieties that were planted from late March through early May.

 

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People’s Choice

■ Gaillardia ‘Mesa Bright Bicolor’

Top Performers

■ Celosia ‘Arrabonna Red’
■ Bounce Impatiens Series
■ Rio Grande Portulaca Series
■ Ruellia Mayan Series
■ Salvia ‘Embers Wish’
■ Canna Cannova Series
■ Echinacea ‘Sombrero Adode Orange’
■ Hamelia patens ‘Lime Sizzler’
■ Coleus ‘Marquee Blonde Bombshell’
■ Vinca Titan Romance Mix