This week's plant pick was chosen by the Farm 4 team in York, SC. Grower Manager Chris Sherrill says, "We selected Echinacea because it is a versatile, widely used perennial that requires low maintenance and looks really nice in lots of different garden designs." (ALT for more)

Almost a full month of growth has gone by since our Annual Trial Garden Open House event. Which plants do you want to see more photos of, to see how they mature in a real-world garden setting? Stay tuned for updates on the Begonia Hanging Baskets next week!

With bold, tropical foliage and bright flower spikes, #Curcuma brings fun vibes and unexpected color to summer gardens. They are long-blooming and surprisingly easy to grow. Find Curcuma at your local garden center and welcome the exotic thrill to your garden! (ALT for care)

Another highlight from our 2025 Trial Garden Open House was the Hanging Basket Shade Begonias! Check out these beautiful blooms that we asked our visitors to vote on. Do you have a favorite variety of Begonia?

With upright stems and daisy-like blooms, #Echinacea, is bold and beautiful. This North American native lights up summer beds and borders with vibrant color, while feeding pollinators and birds. Find at your local garden center! (ALT for care)

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A plant with jaw-dropping flowers that stop people in their tracks? Hardy #Hibiscus is it. Blooms as big as dinner plates and colors ranging from pure white to deep magenta, this perennial turns up the drama in late summer gardens. Find at your local garden center! (ALT for care)

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It's hot down here in the South and your gardens know it! Not to worry, we have plenty or plant options that will beat the heat. ☀ Make sure to check out Coreopsis, Echinacea, Gaillardia, Lantana, Portulaca, Rudbeckia, Sunflower and Zinnia. Some watering still required. 💦

Another Trial Garden feature for you to enjoy! Lantana is great at attracting pollinators and providing fun tropical colors for your garden. They are low-maintenance and do great in the hot sun. These Lantana trials have been performing well in this North Carolina summer weather!

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Where there are flowers, there are bees aplenty, and there is certainly no shortage of pollinators here at Metrolina Greenhouses! Videographer Stephen Lavine says he "had some fun and broke out the macro lens for this week's BEE ROLL" video.

Tough and vibrant, Portulaca, aka Purslane, is a sun-loving bloom machine that thrives where others fade. If you have areas where heat and dryness rule the day, Portulaca might just be your new garden hero. Find at your local garden center while supplies last. (ALT for care)

Echinacea is typically a fan favorite in the Trial Gardens due to their striking array of flower colors and their wild, iconic look. They're also pollinator magnets! Here are just a few of the fun varieties that are happily showing off their beauty! Which color is your favorite?

Bursting with clusters of bold, multi-colored blooms, Lantana brings serious summer energy to hot, sunny spaces. This sun-loving annual is drought-tolerant, butterfly-approved, and practically unstoppable once it gets going. Find Lantana at your local garden center!

Radiating hot color tones #Gaillardia, aka blanket flower, brings bold, sun-soaked vibes to any garden. With daisy-like blooms that keep coming from summer through fall, Find Gaillardia at your local garden center and add a high impact bloomer to your garden! (ALT for care)

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Soothing and stylish, Lavender makes a statement. This fragrant perennial is a pollinator favorite and drought tolerant champ with stunning purple spikes and slender foliage. Add Lavender to your garden for beauty, aroma, and effortless charm that lasts all season. (ALT for care)

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