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From the breeding wizardry of North Carolina State University and the team at Darwin Perennials, we offer two stellar ornamental grasses that have a unique advantage: They're infertile - functionally sterile - so you won't need to block any pesky pop-ups. Miscanthus sinensis Bandwidth™ PP29460  Will Bandwidth™ magically endow the garden with Wi-Fi? Probably not, but the broad bands of bright gold on its stiff, upright blades guarantee great garden a

An artisan is one who brings finely honed skills and heartfelt creativity to bear on what they make. The breeders of the Artisan™ coneflower collection have rightly received multiple awards and attention for this high-performance series. These are the first true F1 hybrids with individual colors from seed, meaning multiple ready dates are possible. And they're just flat-out, good-looking plants with all the right qualities: Heavy, first -year flowering, compact, strongly branched

What makes gardeners and designers love Nassella tenuissima?  Let us count the whys:  ·        Deep, drought-defying roots. ·        Silky, flowing form, in constant motion. ·        Unique look for containers or borders. ·        North American native – tough & carefree. Don't be

  These well-behaved sedges create sturdy, compact, and uniform mounds of glossy blades available in various sizes and colors. The subtle flowers on these oshimensis types develop into interesting bristle-like seed heads.  Hardy in Zones 6-9, these 'grasses' are designed for partly shady areas but tolerate sunny spots nicely. They thrive best in moist, well-drained soil.   EverColor® Carex typically stay evergreen throughout most winters. The

Need a way to keep your benches full and your heating bills low? With the right crops, an early start is a profitable plan.Calamagrostis xacutiflora“Feather reed grass” is a classic cool-season grass that thrives on warm days and easy-to-maintain night temperatures. We offer six varieties of this handsome, versatile species.'Avalanche'A handsome variegated form. Green blades with snowy white central bands.Height: 3’Zones 4 – 10'Eldorado'Variegated, with a bold gold stripe down the middle of each