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We grow so much Pennisetum xadvena 'Rubrum' – bench after bench, whole greenhouses full of it – that we sometimes wonder where it all goes. And then we take a drive, anywhere in North America, and there it is! ‘Rubrum’ barely needs an introduction. It’s that gorgeous annual grass you see wherever you go. There it is -- waving its burgundy blades and matching foxtail flowers in big containers on Main Street, in landscapes public and private, surrounding fountains and flagpoles, flanking entranc

Native to the Americas, from Mexico south, Duranta erecta Cuban Gold™ has been selected as a Texas Superstar® plant. We have immediate availability of Cuban Gold cell trays with more ready-to-go by mid-January. Place your order soon to secure this golden Superstar! Duranta erecta Cuban Gold™ “Dewberry” is a tender, shrubby upright plant, perfect for containers or border edging. It’s a shining standout among our “soft side” selections. Bright golden foliage brightens up the scene wherever

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 wandlike stems, they’re in constant motion in the slightest breeze. The small, lanceolate leaves may be rich green, variegated or red.l. Belleza™ Dark Pink Well-branched, with short flower stems loaded with dark pink blooms. Height 12 – 18”l. ‘Crimson Butt

Watch your portfolio grow!Duranta erecta Cuban Gold™“Dewberry” is a tender, shrubby upright plant, perfect for containers or border edging. It’s a shining standout among our “soft side” selections. Bright golden foliage brightens up the scene wherever it’s deployed. Clustered light blue/lavender flowers appear in late summer and continue into fall.Native to the Americas, from Mexico south, Duranta has been selected as aTexas Superstar® plant. Height: 10 – 18”. Hardy in Zones 10 – 11. Make a mod

Remember how huge it looked as it slowly sank, closer and closer to the water?Didn’t it seem twice as big as when it was high overhead?That’s Ocean Sunset™ for you. This series was bred for brilliant blooms that open wide, significantly larger than any other on the market. We’ve grown them all, and they’re all good, but oh, these flowers! They’re not just bigger, the colors are hot hot hot!All three varieties are a ground-hugging 4 – 6” tall and hardy in Zones 5 – 9. And like all Delosperm