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As fragrant as it is beautiful, the butterfly bush (buddleja) is a must-have for that sunny spot in your garden. The long flower spikes of colorful, nectar-rich blooms appear all summer long and attract crowds of butterflies and other pollinators.

In spring, when brightly colored annuals are getting their (deserved) time in the limelight, there is one standout in the grasses world that deserves a little light of its own (lime tones already included). Enter, Evercolor® ‘Everillo’ Carex by Southern Living.

Satsuki azaleas (pronounced sat’ski) have been bred and selected for over 300 years in Japan and are prized for their prolific and diverse flower colors. With their shiny, green leaves, quick growth habit and the ability to withstand pruning and shaping, these plants are perfect for bonsai styling. Satsuki azaleas break all the rules of traditional spring-blooming azaleas and flower in late May and June while other azaleas flower in March or early May.

Spring is here and with rising temperatures and longer days it's time to shake off winter and get outside. Whether it's planting new blooms, providing a refuge for wildlife, or creating a beautiful and relaxing outdoor retreat, we have some inspiring new products for the spring garden and beyond.

Calibrachoa, also known as Million Bells or Superbells, look like tiny petunias, but there’s nothing petite about their show-stopping color from spring until fall. Known for their superb color, heat tolerance, disease resistance, and oodles of blooms, it’s no surprise why this series is a star performer. With growth habits that range from the small and compact to the cascading, these plants make for colorful, trailing accents in containers or hanging baskets, along walkways, and on garden walls.