Panel presentation, starting at 2:00pm, is hosted by the 2012 St. Louis Garden Blitz, presented by the Hort Co-op of Metro St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Garden. 

PANEL PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Each year, a plethora of new plants are introduced to the landscape marketplace by plant finders and plant breeders. What may be cutting edge “new” among horticulture industry professionals may not significantly find their way to the consumer for several years. Some new plant introductions may not thrive among environmentally challenged climates, like here in the Gateway region! Many new plants are introduced simply for their aesthetic qualities. This panel of knowledgeable ornamental plant professionals will each share a focused group of relatively new plants that offer both aesthetic qualities and other purposeful benefits for your landscape and lifestyle.