It’s taken me this long to consistently write “2007″ on my checks and now we have to be concerned about 2008 ! 
A person has to keep up with the latest gardening news or it will pass you by. A good place to do that, my fellow gardeners, is right here on All Things Green.
The Perennial Plant Association has announced their annual 
“Perennial Plant of the Year” for 2008. It is…drum roll please…. Geranium ‘ Rozanne ‘.
This wonderful plant grows in a mound shape about 2 feet high and has lavender-blue flowers that are relatively large for a Geranium. It is hardy in our area and should make a fine addition to anyone’s landscape.
I have always loved the blue-flowered Geranium varieties but am often a little disappointed about their short blossoming period . ‘Rozanne’ , however, begins blooming in June and keeps right on blooming until September, making it one of the longer blooming Geranium out there. It prefers well drained soil and full sun but will adapt to partial shade.
Keep in mind that ‘Rozanne’ is a true Geranium ( sometimes called “Cranesbill” ) and should not be confused with Pelargonium, the annual that most folks call “geranium”.
Now, before you even ask, the 2007 ” Perennial of the Year ” is a catmint ( Nepita ) called ‘Walker’s Low’….but that’s old news ;).
Bob
The catmint, ‘ Walker’s Low ‘, by the way, does not mean the plant grows low. It refers to a place in England where it was developed.
Comment by Judy — February 20, 2007 @ 7:01 am