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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

When choosing grasses, planting the right stuff, at the right time, makes you look downright brilliant. And choosing the right genus is absolute genius.For a remarkable number of sites and situations, Calamagrostis is more than a good choice, it's a smart move. A superstar of the genus, 'Karl Foerster', is no "new kid on the block". It's famous worldwide for its beauty, adaptability, and ease of culture.'Karl Foerster' is not merely a good plant, it's a great one. For finished pot performance, s

This IS your grandmother's ornamental grass!  An original, and still a champion. An oldie, and still a goodie.One of the earliest cultivars of Miscanthus, 'Gracillimus' has graced American gardens since the early 1900's. All these years later, it is still swoon worthy, still a top seller, still the standard.Stately clumps of slender green leaves with gleaming silver midribs grow to 7 foot tall. In October, the reddish bronze inflorescences gradually turn to silver, remaining