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Pat Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Nurseries in Ireland has selected some nifty variations and variegations of this versatile, sturdy genus. He describes his creations as "colorful, multifunctional, and easy" This popular collection of versatile, variegated sedges is chock full of colorful, right-sized, low-maintenance options for containers, edging, or ground cover. Hardy in Zones 6-9, these 'grasses' are designed for partly shady areas but tolerate moderately sunny spots nicely. They thrive best in

With cool, elegant beauty alone or in combinations, Astilbe enhances the garden from spring to late fall. Easy growing Astilbe lights up shade gardens with beautifully vibrant, eye-catching spires. Rather than one solid flower, colorful clusters of blooms open gradually for a feathery effect along the spike. This unique structure inspires the common name, false spirea. Tooth-edged compound leaves are a perfect pairing to the showy blooms, with their bright green tones often brushed in bronz

Feather reed grasses offer some of the most recognizable and sought after flower plumes in the ornamental grass kingdom. Reliable and attractive, this easy to grow genus offers multi-seasonal beauty that makes Calamagrostis a must have element for exceptional landscape designs. Although the rest of the genus starts the show in early spring, warm season Caspian swoops in mid to late summer with a dramatic display of big fluffy flowers. Swoon! A blooming Calamagrostis for

These ornamental grasses are specifically bred to be infertile and remove concerns about localized self-sowing. In addition, they also offer vigorous growth and gorgeous extended color from summer to fall. Many of the genera chosen provide strengths that breeding, in turn, enhances. Temperature: Keep greenhouses at 70 to 80° F during the day and 55 to 65° F at night. pH & EC: Aim for pH at approximately 5.8 to 6.2 and electrical conductivity (EC) at 1.0 to 1.5 mS/cm using t

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