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Hibiscus is a large family of plants that includes okra, cotton, tropical hibiscus, althea, rose mallow and many more.
Impatiens are one of the most popular bedding plants in the United States because of their wide-ranging color availability and tolerance of shade.
Showstopping blooms last from spring through fall, providing warm hues to annual beds and containers.
Pentas, also known as Egyptian starcluster, are some of the best landscape plants for attracting pollinators to a garden.
With showy flowers borne on long, narrow floral spikes, porterweed beckons the attention of people passing by and a host of pollinators.
The Suncredible Yellow sunflower is a disease-resistant, continuous bloomer that provides nonstop flower power throughout the entire growing season.
Torenia, also known as wishbone flower, is a compact annual plant that brings vivid colors to shady areas of the garden.
The Zesty Zinnia series from Ball Horticulture boasts bountiful blooms, where the large flowers are available in a spectrum of colors.
Indian blanket flower, or blanket flower, gaillardia is a wildflower species native to the southern plains region of the United States.
Foliage is the defining feature of this species, where the silvery-blue shades harmonize well with the vivid colors of other plants in annual beds.
The FlameThrower coleus series can be identified by its uniquely shaped thin and ruffled foliage that stands out in any landscape, providing wonderful texture.
Begonias are a popular shade garden plant in Louisiana with assorted colors, shapes and patterns of leaves available.
The Serenita angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia, Serenita Raspberry) is a herbaceous perennial grown as a warm-season color bedding plant in Louisiana.
Serena series angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia, Serena Series) are herbaceous perennials grown as a warm-season color bedding plants in Louisiana.
Little Ruby is typically used as an annual in Louisiana. It is used as a ground cover for its compact, mounding, spreading form.
Managing weeds in the landscape can be accomplished by using a range of tools, management practices and chemical control options as part of an integrated pest m
Staking new tree installations in the landscape is generally not necessary; however, it can be useful for guiding growth and offering protection on windy sites.
The iconic spring blooms of the Indica azaleas give Louisiana vibrant of on medium-sized selections with dense evergreen foliage.
Gaura adds a delicate touch to the landscape, with the wispy flowers on this herbaceous perennial adding a stunning, soft texture from spring to midsummer.
Growing tips and photos of Louisiana Super Plant 'Flutterby Petite Tutti Fruitti Pink' Buddleia.
Different pruners are used for different plants, and different cuts within the same plant will necessitate different types of hand pruners.
(04/13/18) The LSU AgCenter has announced that Intenz Classic celosia has been designated a Louisiana Super Plants selection for spring 2018.
Description and photos of Super Plant Senorita Rosalita cleome.
This coleus offers exceptional performance in Louisiana.
(05/26/23) These plants add a vibrant splash of blue to landscapes.
This ornamental grass is a red-foliaged variety.
Growing information and photos of Louisiana Super Plant, Bandana lantana.
(03/15/19) If you’re looking for both an attractive and a low-maintenance plant for your home garden or landscape this year, then you should try lemon sedum.
(03/25/22) Louisiana iris (Iris spp.) has been named the spring 2022 Louisiana Super Plant selection by the LSU AgCenter.
(09/07/2022) The LSU AgCenter has chosen ornamental peppers as the fall 2022 Super Plant.
Information on the Spring 2011 Pentas -- Butterfly Series Louisiana Super Plants.
(Video 05/02/16) On this edition of Get It Growing, Dan Gill introduces the Evolution Violet salvia as a Louisiana Super Plant.
A salvia that is not necessarily new but is lesser known is the Salvia farinacea series Evolution. Both the Evolution White and the Evolution Violet are propa
(05/27/22) Salvias are an excellent addition to warm-season landscapes, with a wide range of colors and sizes available.
(7/21/23) Tolerant of heat and drought, this sunflowers is a great way to add a pop of yellow to your garden while attracting pollinators.
Great hybrid impatiens for full sun landscapes.
Rich purple blooms cover a 3-foot-wide canopy of foliage twice annually.
This compact evergreen shrub adds a burst of color to the landscape with its golden chartreuse foliage – the defining feature of this variety.
As one of the first signals of spring, the bright pink flowers of deciduous magnolias are the talk of the town every February.
Curated list to help gardeners with plant identification and landscape solutions.
Selecting plant materials with similar water demands is one of the most common and practical recommendations for designing landscape beds.
This fact sheet provides insights that can be applied to designing and building a seat wall on a home property.
Lawn care contractors manage and maintain several sites; however, issues from one property may pose problems on other sites if not properly addressed.
Insects in the garden can be both a benefit and a burden.
Many of us have encountered a tree with a noticeably deformed root system.
One way to combat disease in the landscape is by implementing sanitizing procedures into your operation.
Paved surfaces are synonymous with modifying natural water flow patterns, preventing infiltration and percolation of rain and runoff water into soils.
Pergolas are simple structures comprised of columns and posts that support beams or a lattice overhead. They create the feeling of an enclosed ambiance.
Curated list to help gardeners with plant identification and landscape solutions.
Curated list to help gardeners with plant identification and landscape solutions.
Curated list to help gardeners with plant identification and landscape solutions.
Curated list to help gardeners with plant identification and landscape solutions.
These hard-to-find plants show great potential for our climate and market and are available for distribution to improve availability!
These 5 plants won the best of the best for 2023!
These plants were outstanding amongst our warm season bedding, container, and shade trials.
A French drain is a system that can help alleviate concerns of excess water by providing an avenue to evacuate water from saturated areas.
A valuable resource in maintaining this sharp scenery is the use of landscape bed edging.
Cool-season color is an unheralded hero in the landscape.
Another common northern climate perennial, delphiniums are typically strangers in the Deep South.
Gulf Coast muhly grass, or simply muhly grass, is one of the absolute greatest ornamental grasses for Louisiana landscapes.
Amazon dianthus is a cool-season perennial in the Louisiana climate.
Violas have been a long-time cool-season favorite and a go-to plant for the southern garden.
Peggy Martin roses are a robust and recognizable feature in the Louisiana landscape with showy, fragrant pink flowers.
(03/09/23) HAMMOND, La. — The LSU AgCenter has announced the release of five Louisiana Super Plants for the 2023 growing season.
(02/24/23) This resilient rose is a Southern favorite.
(Video 2/23/23) Each year, the LSU AgCenter selects beautiful plants that grow particularly well in Louisiana climates.
A guide to navigating our trial gardens!
A visual collection of some of our best performing warm season trial plants, including bedding plants, containers, and perennials.
The following five plants made the best of the best for 2022!
These hard-to-find plants show great potential for our climate and market and are available for distribution to improve availability!
Take a look at the favorite plants of each of our staff members and volunteers.
Few trees invoke the feeling of the old Southern homestead like our native Southern magnolia, and Little Gem is no exception.
Vitex is a tough shrub or tree that can withstand a variety of conditions.
Altheas, also known as Rose of Sharon, are deciduous flowering shrubs, producing large summer blooms typical of the Hibiscus genus, and a classic specimen in so
Overview of the 2021 Hammond Research Station Field Day.
