This year we highlight five native perennials that merit attention for their ornamental value as much as their native credentials. A new form, Double Ring Echinaceas, has emerged from recent breeding, and it delivers a whole new look to the category. We also feature an obscure but perennial favorite, Knautica 'Thunder & Lightning'. We spell out why the variety is popular among certain buyers. Look for our  annual rundown of the year’s new perennials at Creek Hill Nursery—we’ve added each variety for concrete reasons and we spell those out here. In total we have over 500 different cultivars, covering 50+ genera for the 2024 growing season.