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Like other American phenomena, Lewisia found fame overseas sooner than here at home. It is celebrated in Europe not just as a sturdy garden inhabitant, but also as a low-maintenance flowering house plant. Rosette-shaped flowers appear in spring through early summer and are available in various colors. This perennial alpine native, commonly known as Bitterroot, is often used in rock gardens and containers with good drainage. It's a favorite for the Pacific Northwest and a low-maintenanc

Native perennial plants are all the rage, and the demand for water-wise, easy-care succulents shows no sign of letting up. Or maybe you're into flowering houseplants. These sizzling sales categories meet beautifully in the genus Lewisia. Like other American phenomena, Lewisia found fame overseas sooner than here at home. It is celebrated in Europe not just as a sturdy garden inhabitant, but also as a low-maintenance flowering house plant.Rosette-shaped flowers appear in spring through early sum

Bouteloua gracilis' Blonde Ambition' is one of the most sought-after grasses to hit the market in years. This nifty North American native stands just two feet tall in flower, but it ranks high on the Most Wanted list of discerning growers and landscapers.Heavy stands of chartreuse flowers mature quickly to blonde "eyelash" seedheads, held at a jaunty angle, dancing in the breeze like cheerful little pennants. Clumps of fine blue-green foliage complete the picture. No wonder it's a Plant Selec

Native plants are an exciting market. Consumer interest is at an all-time high, and that's a good thing- for the environment, for pollinators and, for your bottom line.Lobelia cardinalis is named for its brilliant, true red racemes on lofty 4' tall, erect spikes, opening in sequence from bottom to top. Matching beauty with purpose, the deep red color is a natural attractant for pollinators. Bees and butterflies are sure to visit, but the most beneficial partnership is shared with hummingbirds.Th

This North American native genus took a long time to find its way into America’s gardens. Once it arrived, it quickly became a staple.Gaura produces prolific quantities of delicate blooms in white, pink or bicolor. Borne on slender, wand like stems, they’re in constant motion in the slightest breeze. The small, lanceolate leaves may be rich green, variegated or red. Breeders have tamed this natural rambler, with shortened internodes and increased branching. Compact forms like ‘Graceful Magic’ an