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Widely used since Victorian times, Cortaderia selloana, well known as pampas grass, is a landscape workhorse that shows like a derby champion.Cortaderia s. fills the bill for large landscapes, without breaking the bank! Its long, slender, green blades race to a substantial six foot. Then, in bloom, this giant nearly doubles in size to an impressive 12' tall.The massive white flowers are held upright, high above arching gray-green foliage. Fluffy and feathery, the ostrich plume blooms are prized

Native plants are an exciting market. Consumer interest is at an all-time high, and that's a good thing- for the environment, for pollinators and, for your bottom line.Lobelia cardinalis is named for its brilliant, true red racemes on lofty 4' tall, erect spikes, opening in sequence from bottom to top. Matching beauty with purpose, the deep red color is a natural attractant for pollinators. Bees and butterflies are sure to visit, but the most beneficial partnership is shared with hummingbirds.Th

Have You Scheduled Your Hosta Yet?These special, once per year offerings are often booked well in advance of their ready date. Don't miss this hot commodity!Warm season planting allows for full plant development prior to winter rest. Next spring, you'll reap the rewards of planning and planting ahead with full, fat, retail ready gallons bursting from dormancy with multiple 'eyes'.Advance your perennial program with a host of vibrant, worry free, all-important Hosta options. Here's the scoop on t

Have You Scheduled Your Hosta Yet?These special, once per year offerings are often booked well in advance of their ready date. Don't miss this hot commodity!Warm season planting allows for full plant development prior to winter rest. Next spring, you'll reap the rewards of planning and planting ahead with full, fat, retail ready gallons bursting from dormancy with multiple 'eyes'.Advance your perennial program with a host of vibrant, worry free, all-important Hosta options. Here are six of the o

We're big fans of Carex. Our 32 varieties - yes, 32 varieties! - occupy four pages of our catalog. We're hooked!The EverColor® Series brings year-round color to market with these cold hardy, evergreen selections. Versatile, and easy to grow, for ever-colorful containers, living walls, and gardens.Indulge us as we brag on a trio of our favorite Japanese sedge. Pictured above - Carex o. EverColor® 'Everest' PP20955 Shapely green blades with snowy white edges. Low maintenance, mounding f