This ornamental grass is grown for rock gardens, borders, groups and groundcovers. Festuca 'Boulder Blue,' an outstanding cultivar of ornamental grass, has been produced regionally for quite some time but just recently became available to growers throughout the country. - Paul Pilon

Compact, floriferous and drought tolerant, this gaillardia has a bright future. The common name, blanket flower, came about since the striking three-colored flowers of gaillardias resemble the colors commonly found in Indian blankets. - By Paul Pilon

This compact, mounding plant makes an impressive display as a landscape plant, performs well in containers and has a long vase life when used as a cut flower. Occasionally a really exciting plant comes along that can easily be placed into mainstream perennial production. Gaillardia 'Fanfare' is one of those plants that has caught my eye and is receiving rave reviews from countless growers, retailers and avid gardeners alike. - Paul Pilon

This series performs well across a wide portion of the United States in containers, mass plantings and as accent plants. - By Paul Pilon

This versatile perennial exhibits an extended bloom time and can withstand intense heat, allowing the prize-winning hybrid to thrive continuously in diverse climates across the country. - By Paul Pilon