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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

We have immediate availability of our Ragin' Cajun'™ cell trays, so book your order today and make them yours!Vivid red flowers and a low growth habit with wispy flower stems turn 'Ragin' Cajun'™ into a versatile plant for flowerbeds and containers. A tough little plant that's easy to grow and holds up well through heat and humidity.Ragin' Cajun'™ won a “FlameProof Award” at Dallas Arboretum, where they know a thing or two about heat.Common Name: Texas PetuniaHeight: 14"Hardine

Even Our Soft Side is Pretty ToughWe’re proud to be your go-to source for sturdy ornamental grasses and hardy herbaceous perennials. But we also have a tender spot for tender plants. Two of our favorites have something uncommon in common:Truly red flowers! Ruellia elegans Ragin’ Cajun™ (Texas petunia)Vivid, eye-catching red red flowers, and a lot of ‘em, on a cheerful chassis of deceptively-delicate looking rich green foliage. Don’t be fooled: Ragin’ Cajun won a “FlameProof Award

So you think Latin names are difficult, you silly English-speaking person? Hah!Let’s examine first a popular perennial, then the less-familiar story behind its name. GaillardiaA backbone of the sunny garden, “blanket flower” is known and loved world-wide for its array of bright, cheerful, often bicolor blooms.Complex daisy-like flowers feature a plethora of petals with toothy, pointed or fluted tips. Puffy gold/red centers remain attractive and interesting even after petals fade. As you mig

Welcome to the backyard zoo! Don’t look now, but critters have taken root in your garden. Relax, they’re friendly – and they’re animals in name only. Let’s meet one.Echinacea: This popular native genus is so named because its spiky central seed cone reminded a botanist of the echidna, a.k.a. the spiny anteater. A quirky animal from Down Under, the echidna has spikes like a porcupine and lays eggs like a bird.That critter’s namesake perennial, a.k.a. coneflower, has burst out in in a stagger