01-15-26 — Intrinsic Introductions releases the 2026 Genetics & Supply catalog featuring Monarda 'Bumble Bee King' as the cover article. This year’s catalog includes the full line of breeding from Brent Horvath, new plant introductions for 2026, formal names for each plant, and input sources for the trade along with photos and descriptions of each cultivar.

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New Plants for 2026

A hybrid seedling of 'Midnight Oil', 'Bumble Bee King' has the same dark foliage with lavender blooms on short stems. Details about this bee balm are found in the cover article. Other new plants this year include Allium 'Blue Moon', Amsonia 'Grand Slam', Polemonium 'Prince' and Sesleria 'Star Crossed'. All are unique, highly regarded cultivars bred for their beauty as well as for their durability and usefulness in the garden.

Details Inside

Each cultivar in the 2026 Full Line of Breeding has its own entry with a detailed description and beautiful up-close photograph. Along with its species and significant features, most descriptions include the plant’s size, light requirement, and soil preference. In addition, each entry includes information regarding patent number/status, exclusive license, royalty, zone, and plug availability.

Grass and grass-like cultivars appear in a green field to differentiate them from the other perennials. Native genera are also marked. A comparison chart lists input sources for unrooted cuttings (UR), tissue culture (TC), and bare root. Additionally there is a list of licensed propagators, from the United States, Canada, Europe, and the world.