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From the dawn of time, ferns have seen it all. Many of our best sellers graced the world's gardens over a century ago. Before that, their foliar ancestors shared the planet with really big reptiles during the Jurassic era, a likely inspiration for the newest cultivar to catch our attention. Both Dryopteris varieties shown grow to a mature height of 18-24" and are hardy for Zones 5-9. We've included a look at the unique foliage of Fortune's cold hardy holly ferns and eve

Ragin' Cajun™ won a Flameproof Award at Dallas Arboretum, where they know a thing or two about the heat. Ragin' Cajun™ is a tough little plant that's easy to grow and holds up well through summer heat and humidity. The low growth habit makes this Texas petunia a nice candidate for both flowerbeds and containers. Fruit-punch red flowers are a burst of vibrant color. These eye-catching blooms float on wispy stems over bright green foliage. Common Name: Texas Petunia Mature

Sure, it looks, and sells, like a grass. But Acorus is not a true grass. Acorus is a versatile, moisture-loving plant from the family Acoraceae. It thrives in the sun, shade, or anywhere in between. When planted in masses, the swaths of golden color brighten the landscape. It can be used anywhere soils are consistently moist, even in containers. A bonus: The common name "Sweet flag" refers to the deliciously sweet scent given off when the foliage is bruised. Here's our Acorus 

Native perennial plants are all the rage, and the demand for water-wise, easy-care succulents shows no sign of letting up. Or maybe you're into flowering houseplants. These sizzling sales categories meet beautifully in the genus Lewisia. Like other American flowering phenomena, Lewisia found UK fame sooner than here at home. It is now celebrated on both continents not just as a sturdy water smart garden inhabitant, but also as a low-maintenance flowering house plant. Rosette-shape

This was the Perennial Plant of the Year in 2009 one of only four grasses to stand atop that prestigious podium. Height 18 - 24 Hardy in Zones 5-9 Most ornamental grasses thrive in full sun. But many gardens have areas the sun just can’t find. Must those places remain grassless? Fortunately, no! The shaded landscape can also employ and enjoy the graceful form and movement that only grasses bring. The go-to genus: Hakonechloa, a.k.a. Japanese forest grass. The genus gets its name