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Ornamental herbs are all about fragrant foliage, fabulous texture, and hardworking garden appeal. From landscape favorites to patio-perfect picks, these versatile plants add a fresh twist to perennial programs and give customers plenty of reasons to stop and sniff! Mmmmm… What’s that smell? Wait, don’t tell me – it’s lavender, of course! Few plants can match lavenders' fresh, soothing fragrance and timeless appeal. Loved for centuries, these fragrant favorites bri

Agastache, also known as "Mexican hyssop", is a delightful addition to any sunny garden border, infusing the air with an enchanting scent of sweet licorice. This robust North American native genus, often dubbed "hummingbird mint", is a favorite among gardeners not just for its aromatic charm but also for its remarkable ability to draw in a flurry of beneficial pollinators like butterflies, bees, and of course hummingbirds. And here’s the cherry on top: once it's settled in, Agastache thri

Get to Know Our Soft Side  We’re proud to be your go-to source for ornamental grasses and perennials. But we also have a tender spot for tender plants. pictured above: Colocasia esculenta Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' PP34615 Deep green, glossy foliage with white markings and vivid pink veins. Tidy clump-forming habit, great for landscape or large containers. Disease resistant.  Height: 3’ Hardy in Zones 7b – 11 Colocasia esculenta Royal Hawaiian® ‘Maui Go

There’s no Festuca quite like 'Glow Sticks'! This standout selection brings an entirely new look to the Festuca family, with luminous yellow flower spikelets emerging in mid-spring. Contrasting dark green foliage holds its color year-round. Distinctive, durable, and packed with multi-season appeal, 'Glow Sticks' gives growers a new landscape offering, in a familiar, easy-to-grow genus. And it’s not just a pretty new face. 'Glow Sticks' brings serious staying power, handling heat and

Stokesia laevis is a rugged, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in a variety of conditions—perfect for both busy growers and new gardeners. It’s a pollinator magnet! Large, frilly flowers make it a customer favorite too. With its hardy nature and beautiful blooms, it's a reliable seller year after year.  Stokesia laevis Wide, cornflower blue blooms. Mature height 12-18" Native to southeastern North America, and cold hardy for Zones 5-9, this resilient plant grows in f