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The native known as “false indigo” has deep roots – in the garden, and in American history. Now an ornamental favorite, it was once prized and even subsidized by the British government for the blue dye made from its sap.Baptisia sends up erect racemes of purple/blue lupine-like flowers in late spring. The blooms give way to decorative green seed pods that ripen to charcoal black. Flowers, foliage and seed pods in all color stages are all valuable as cut flowers, with exceptional vase life. Nativ

The world’s premier genus of ornamental grasses includes lots of stunning varieties. We offer one of our favorites that has a unique advantage: it's infertile. Miscanthus Scout™ can’t self-sow and pop up where it's not welcome.Standing an impressive, but manageable, 5 – 6’ tall, this beauty features slender green blades accented with clean white midribs. The lush inflorescence is a gorgeous reddish-brown.  Culture NotesMiscanthus can be slow to emerge in spring in colder areas. Be pa

The weather outside is frightful, and spring seems far off. It's not. The days are getting longer, and the time is getting shorter. Now is your chance to steal a march on Mother Nature and hit the ground running when winter finally fades away. It's the perfect time to plant....Ground Hugging Veronica.Say Veronica and most of us picture flower spikes rising a foot or two above the border, but another category of "speedwell" keeps a lower profile. These varieties charm as groundcovers and edg

Looking for a refreshing update on a traditional "backbone" perennial?You've arrived, right on time, with the 'Fashionably Early' collection.'Fashionably Early Crystal' PP28679Pale lavender-pink flowers mellow to white with purple eye zone.'Fashionably Early Flamingo' PP29911 Rich lilac-pink flowers.'Fashionably Early Lavender Ice' PP29912Panicles of very pale icy lavender flowers with deeper pink eye.'Fashionably Early Princess' PP28680Pale fuchsia-pink flowers with a darker pink eye. This hyb

The T-REX™ series, from the world-class breeders at Terra Nova Nurseries, is like nothing else you can pot up. They’re guaranteed to turn heads wherever their bold leaves and cool flowers are deployed. They make gorgeous containers, indoors or out, and are equally at home in full shade in the border.'Dancing Peacock'Palmate leaves are splashed with rose, purple, silver and olive green. Large bushy plants. Height 24"'Stardust' PP28647A galaxy of color on every leaf: Green, burgundy and viole