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Sporobolus heterolepsis - A Plant of Merit(Post)
The breeze can't resist gliding gracefully through the fine, hair-like blades of Sporobolus, sending wafts of fragrance to greet passersby. Don't let the common name, prairie dropseed<, hit the wrong
Have you EverColored? EverColor®: The pot at the end of the rainbow!(Post)Kilkenny, Ireland is a destination city, famed for arts, crafts, music festivals, ancient castles -- and modern Carex! The breeders at Fitzgerald Nursery have struck Celtic gold with this great group
CAREX ColorGrass®(Post)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 summer blooming beauties from the ColorGrass® series that were
5 Considerations for Using Grasses in Combinations(Post)Mixed containers continue to dominate the plant world, for consumers in small spaces, or for those who simply want a patio or garden refresh. Successful combinations are about more than just aesthe
How Do You Make A Great Thing Better? Just add Butterscotch™ (Amsonia) (Post)Amsonia xButterscotch™ brings a fresher, richer, healthier glow to a famous native perennial genus.Like A. hubrichtii, Butterscotch™ is in constant graceful motion in the slightest breeze. It, too, ha
Have you EverColored? (Carex)(Post)EverColor®: The pot at the end of the rainbow!Kilkenny, Ireland is a destination city, famed for arts, crafts, music festivals, ancient castles -- and modern Carex! The breeders at Fitzgerald Nursery
“And the Eagle Flies with the Dove…” Steven Stills, Love The One You’re With(Post)Flights of Fancy in the Backyard Zoo!Don’t look now, but critters have taken root in your garden. Relax, they’re friendly – and they’re animals in name only. Let’s meet one... heck, make it two – in o
Carex o. Evercolor® Series - Evergreen and Ever So Versatile.(Post)Pat Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Nurseries in Ireland has selected some nifty variations and variegations of this versatile, sturdy genus. He describes his creations as “colorful, multifunctional, and eas
The Buzz on Monarda Bee-You®(Post)Bee-You-Tee-Full!The Monarda didyma Bee-You® SeriesThese chic varieties of a North American native species come from a selection program in the Netherlands. The goals:Lots of large bloomsAttractive co
We're big on small grasses! Carex EverColor Series®(Post)Our customers and yours are especially fond of the fun EverColor® series by FitzGerald Nurseries of Kilkenny, Ireland. Pat Fitzgerald has selected some nifty variations and variegations of this versat
Panicum virgatum ~ The Dream Catcher® Series(Post)Thanks to ongoing breeding, modern Panicum varieties now offer expanded choices in colors, sizes, and forms—enhancing its appeal in everything from naturalistic plantings to contemporary garden design
Tie One On! Euphorbia xmartinii ‘Ascot Rainbow’ PP21401(Post)Here’s a perennial you may not have considered. Colorful, easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established – and with eye-catching fall colors, to boot! ‘Ascot Rainbow’ lives up to the colorful part o
Blue Star Glows Golden - Amsonia xButterscotch®(Post)Unwrap a rich, golden, native genus that sparkles in the sunlight and sways in the slightest breeze. Amsonia xButterscotch® is a Midwestern selection that one-ups the standard with improved vigor, abu
Enter the Dragon... Miscanthus ‘Fire Dragon’! (Post)This Maiden Grass Needs No Rescuing!Miscanthus sinensis has been a star on the world’s garden stage for well over a century. It’s the best-selling, most-recognized ornamental grass species you can gro
Versatility! Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Series(Post)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 bri
Bring the Heat with Warm Season Grasses - Miscanthus (Post)Warm-season grasses respond enthusiastically to longer days and warm soils. They shine brightest through summer and fall, finishing fast with little care.MiscanthusAvailable in various sizes, colors,
Euphorbia xmartinii ‘Ascot Rainbow’ PP21401(Post)We’re euphoric about this Euphorbia, and that’s no euphemism. ‘Ascot Rainbow’ is a riot of ever-changing color. Blue-green leaves with creamy yellow edges are its summer wardrobe. Cool weather inspire
Bee-witching Blooms ~ Echinacea purpurea (Post)Now that we've learned how vital pollinators and native plants are, gardeners and designers want to welcome them with open arms...and wallets.Savvy growers can respond to gardeners' expanding pollinat