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Purple is such a striking hue, Rome once decreed that only the emperor could wear it. But it’s also one of Nature’s favorite colors. She bestowed it lavishly upon numerous genera in the plant kingdom and even some in the animal (think birds and fish).Verbena ‘Homestead Purple’ straddles the annual/perennial line: Technically it’s a perennial, but it’s tender enough that in northern climes, it’s used as an annual and replaced each year. Whichever way works in your zone, it’s a worthy additio

Known as “Mexican hyssop” or “Anise hyssop,” Agastache brings a refreshing scent of sweet licorice to the sunny border. Gardeners love how it attracts butterflies, honeybees and, yes, hummingbirds. In fact, “hummingbird mint” is another nickname for this sturdy, North American-native genus.Another plus: Once established, Agastache handles drought with aplomb. New to our assortment this year are two varieties from renowned breeder Hans Hansen. Make room for them in your 2022 offering, and you’ll

Here’s a warm-season grass to heat up interest in your selection. Native to the American prairie, Sorghastrum makes itself at home in any sunny border. Golden Sunset™ forms neat clumps of wide, olive-green blades with a graceful upright/arching habit. Full, rich golden plumes rise to an impressive, but not overwhelming, height.Developed at the world-famous Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, where the winters are long and hard – so you know it’ll handle your conditions. Hardy in USDA Zones 3 –

The genus known as “Fountain grass” is large and multifaceted. We grow over two dozen varieties, covering a wide spectrum of looks, hues and uses.Our Pennisetum offerings range from sturdy little cuties less than a foot tall, up to soaring six-footers. Most are hardy, but some of our most popular cultivars are annuals. With so much variety, you’d think we had all the bases covered. But the plant breeders of the world always have something unexpected up their sleeves.Brent Horvath with ‘Yell