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If there were an Olympics of gardening… Bronze would be as good as gold. We're giving a standing ovation to our favorite champions — all from the endlessly adaptable, grass-like genus Carex. These bronze-toned beauties bring movement, texture, and that perfect warm glow to any winning garden. Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino' Gracefully arching, the slender, mocha latte colored foliage creates attractive mounds. Moisture tolerant, interesting foliage flickers with orange a

The calming silver-hued foliage of Artemisia adds an airy, cooling elegance to the garden. Well-placed, interesting foliage is an essential refining element in perennial garden design. Versatile Artemisia's cool, lustrous foliage helps quiet the transition between boldly colored blooming plants or complements a softer, monochromatic theme. It rarely flowers, preferring to shine the spotlight on its petaled companions instead. Artemisia'Powis Castle' "A garden

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