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Over the delicate grassesA breath, a spirit passes,A song, and the odor of bloom—Give way! Make room!an excerpt from Dance of the Seasons by Harriet MonroeThe breeze can’t resist gliding gracefully through the fine, hair-like blades of prairie dropseed, sending wafts of fragrance to greet passersby.Don’t let the common name hit the wrong note. This lovely, self-sufficient native grass is a clump-former, not a vigorous spreader.Declared a “Plant of Merit” by Missouri Botanical Garden for “ou

Monarda didyma Bee-You® seriesThese chic varieties of this North American native species come from a selection program in the Netherlands. The results: Lots of large blooms Outstanding mildew resistance Attractive colors Compact plants Rich green foliageA bonus: All are attractive to a wide range of pollinators.Pollinators, gardeners, and growers can't resist this minty fragrant, vibrant perennial collection. All feature colorful bracts that enhance the flowers’ hues. With a mature height o

The calming silver-hued foliage of Artemisia adds an airy, cooling elegance to the garden.Artemisia GardenGhost™ PP33773New foliage emerges soft green, then turns a bright, silver-gray. Densely branched with a compact habit. Forms neat mounds.Zones 4-9Mature height:12-14" Well-placed, interesting foliage is an essential refining element in perennial garden design. Versatile Artemisia's cool, lustrous foliage helps quiet the transition between boldly colored blooming plants or complements a soft

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

We're big fans of Carex. Our 32 varieties - yes, 32 varieties! - occupy four pages of our catalog. We're hooked!Irresistible at retail, the trademark foliage structure and clump-forming habit of the ColorGrass® Collection means they can anchor stand-alone patio pots or serve as vibrant fillers or spillers in mixed containers.Comfortable in full sun to part shade, this quartet offers easy care color and motion for a variety of modern, unique uses.Let's take a look at four versatile beauties