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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

Ornamental herbs blend a naturally elegant vibe with a hardy, functional reputation. Grown for textural foliage, architectural interest, and fragrance they add a fresh dimension to the perennial or patio garden.New to the scene, from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Allium 'Chivette' is fun, uniquely fragrant, and full of flowers!Vigorous, but well-behaved, these mostly sterile plants are just the right size for prime retail presentation. The upright, 12-15" stems bounce pretty purple ball-shaped bl

Sure, it looks, and sells, like a grass. But Acorus is not a true grass.Acorus is a versatile, moisture-loving plant from the family Acoraceae. It thrives in the sun, shade, or anywhere in between. When planted in masses, the swaths of golden color brighten the landscape. It can be used anywhere soils are consistently moist, even in containers.A bonus: The common name "Sweet flag" refers to the deliciously sweet scent given off when the foliage is bruised.Here's our Acorus line. We offer four va

When is a grass not a grass? When it's an Acorus. Sure, it looks like a grass. It's even earned the "grassy-leaved" moniker among sweet flag fans, but this is a plant all its own.'Oborozuki' is among our favorites in this line of not-really-grasses. Gorgeous, green stripes adorn long, narrow, golden yellow leaves. For an added bonus, the foliage is sweetly scented.Topping out at just under a foot tall, 'Oborozuki' offers the appeal of evergreen and bears tiny, yellow green blooms from late sprin