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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

These easy-to-grow grasses set the landscape, and sales, ablaze with blades that emerge green and transform into fiery autumnal shades.Miscanthus s. Mystal™ 'Fire Dragon' PP30374Upright, vigorous green foliage transitions in autumn to a range of vivid, reliable reds and oranges. In late summer, abundant silvery flower plumes rise high above the graciously curved foliage. Left uncut, the smoky white plumes provide long-lasting winter interest.Mature height 6' - 7'Zones 4 - 9 Both varieties

Ragin' Cajun™ won a “Flameproof Award” at Dallas Arboretum, where they know a thing or two about the heat. 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.Common Name: Texas PetuniaHeight: 14"Hardiness Zone: 7 - 11Exposure: Full Sun Ruellia 'Ragin' Cajun™ is available now in fast-finishing 72-cell liners from Emerald Coa

Ornamental herbs blend a naturally elegant vibe with a hardy, functional reputation. Grown for textural foliage, architectural interest, and fragrance they add a fresh dimension to the perennial or patio garden.New to the scene, from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Allium 'Chivette' is fun, uniquely fragrant, and full of flowers!Vigorous, but well-behaved, these mostly sterile plants are just the right size for prime retail presentation. The upright, 12-15" stems bounce pretty purple ball-shaped bl

Senecio candicans Angel Wings® PP28830This oh-so-popular, tender perennial is an exciting design option for mixed containers.Soft to the touch, broad, velvety leaves in dazzling matte silver steal the spring show with Senecio. Rarely flowering, it's all about that silky, serrated foliage. The large, bright leaves are impressive as a stand-alone specimen and sparkle as a side piece to blooming perennials in mixed containers.Senecio c.Angel Wings® is a tender plant that thrives in full sun to