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We're big fans of Carex. Our 32 varieties - yes, 32 varieties! - occupy four pages of our catalog. We're hooked! Let's take a look at four versatile beauties from the ColorGrass® series that were picked precisely for perfect pot performance. 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. Com

Amsonia xButterscotch® is a Midwestern selection that one-ups the standard with improved vigor, abundant blooms, and better disease resistance. Plant Amsonia xButterscotch in full sun to part shade. Its high-impact, low-maintenance nature is wonderful for dramatic drifts, sweeps, and infill, and it plays well with ornamental grasses. Hardy for Zones 4-9. Emerging in spring, "Blue Star" soon settles into its role as a bushy foliage plant, with finely divi

The Monarda didyma Bee-You® Series features five fabulous varieties of a North American native species. They come from a spectacular selection program in the Netherlands. The goals: Lots of large blooms Attractive colors Compact plants Rich green foliage Outstanding mildew resistance Done! A bonus: All are attractive to a wide range of pollinators. Mix and match our five distinct, cheerful colors: M. d. Bee-Free PP29032 Electric purple. Height:28" M. d. Bee-Hap

Looking for a dependable, great-looking sedge that performs well at every step — from the greenhouse to the garden? The Carex EverColor® series from Fitzgerald Nurseries is exactly that. These eye-catching sedges are colorful, compact, and incredibly low maintenance, making them a top choice for both growers and retailers. Carex EverColor® grows best in moist, well-drained soil, doesn’t demand much attention, and holds nicely,

Our currently available Aquilegia are offered as vernalized plugs, ready for planting, so growers can move straight into production. Modern breeding means these improved series require less vernalization than traditional columbines while staying highly programmable and dependable. Despite their dainty, nodding blooms and intricate spurs, Aquilegia are impressively tough perennials—reliable in production and eye-catching at retail. Easy to grow, efficient