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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 latest cultivar to catch our attention. Both Dryopteris varieties shown here grow to a mature height of 18-24" and are hardy for Zones 5-9. Let's explore more. Dryopteris erythrosa (Autumn fern) New fronds emerge warm

We're big fans of Carex. Our 32 varieties - yes, 32 varieties! - occupy four pages of our catalog. We're hooked! Let's take a look at four versatile beauties from the ColorGrass® series that were picked precisely for perfect pot performance. Irresistible at retail, the trademark foliage structure and clump-forming habit of the ColorGrass® Collection means they can anchor stand-alone patio pots or serve as vibrant fillers or spillers in mixed containers. Com

Amsonia xButterscotch® is a Midwestern selection that one-ups the standard with improved vigor, abundant blooms, and better disease resistance. Plant Amsonia xButterscotch in full sun to part shade. Its high-impact, low-maintenance nature is wonderful for dramatic drifts, sweeps, and infill, and it plays well with ornamental grasses. Hardy for Zones 4-9. Emerging in spring, "Blue Star" soon settles into its role as a bushy foliage plant, with finely divi

The Monarda didyma Bee-You® Series features five fabulous varieties of a North American native species. They come from a spectacular selection program in the Netherlands. The goals: Lots of large blooms Attractive colors Compact plants Rich green foliage Outstanding mildew resistance Done! A bonus: All are attractive to a wide range of pollinators. Mix and match our five distinct, cheerful colors: M. d. Bee-Free PP29032 Electric purple. Height:28" M. d. Bee-Hap

This oh-so-popular, tender perennial is an exciting design option for mixed containers. Soft to the touch, broad, velvety leaves in dazzling matte silver steal the spring show with Senecio. Rarely flowering, it's all about that silky, serrated foliage. The large, bright leaves are impressive as a stand-alone specimen and sparkle as a side piece to blooming perennials in mixed containers. Senecio c. Angel Wings® is a tender plant that thrives in full sun to