Our Plants

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium ‘Raydon’s Favorite’, is a standout late-season bloomer that brings a splash of vibrant lavender-blue flowers to the fall garden. Native to the central and eastern U.S., this tough, drought-tolerant perennial forms a tidy, bushy mound and blooms profusely from late summer into frost, providing crucial nectar for pollinators when few other flowers remain. The foliage lives up to its name—crush a leaf, and you’ll notice a pleasant, minty aroma. ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ is often praised for its long bloom time, resistance to mildew, and ability to thrive in poor or rocky soils. It performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, and makes a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to native plant gardens, borders, or naturalized areas. Bonus: it's also deer-resistant!

This class of Chrysanthemum blooms features long tubular petals that curl or hook at their tips. Their texture can range from very fine to coarse. The chrysanthemums in our collection are not your everyday garden varieties. Our collection features more than 180 cultivars representing all 13 chrysanthemum classes recognized by the National Chrysanthemum Society. To ensure the continuation of this collection, our research staff maintains more than 1,500 test tubes holding virus-free mum stock.