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TWO FESCUES: THE ROOTS OF THE BLUES(Post)
Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ and Beyond Blue (PP23307)Two of our (and your) favorite small grasses have a connection that spans an ocean. ‘Elijah Blue’ was selected at The Plantage, a nursery locat
THE END TO BORDER WARS: Part 1 (Artemesia) (Post)When the color experts at Pantone announced their Color of the Year for 2021, they gave us a rare double-header.Illuminating is a cheerful yellow. Ultimate Gray is exactly what it sounds like. They co
Ready for Prime Time: The Calamagrostis Variety Show! (Post)Calamagrostis xacutiflora 'Karl Foerster' was the first ornamental grass to be named Perennial Plant of the year. It deserves the spotlight.Calamagrostis xacutiflora 'Karl Foerster'Whether it’s beltin
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
The Art of Artemisia(Post)The calming silver-hued foliage of Artemisia adds an airy, cooling elegance to the garden.Artemisia GardenGhost™ PP33773New foliage emerges soft green, then turns a bright, silver-gray. Densely branch
Artemisia, "A Garden Designer's Blue Ribbon Winner" (Post)The calming silver-hued foliage of Artemisia adds an airy, cooling elegance to the garden. Well-placed, interesting foliage is an essential refining element in perennial garden design. Versatile Arte
There IS a Cure For The Summertime Blues! 2 (Perennials) (Post)What gives a grower the blues? Small plants and disappointed customers.Forget what the song says. There IS a cure: Plant this fall instead of waiting until spring. It’s not just for trees!It’s a simpl
Nothing Rhymes with Festuca ~ But it plays well with almost everything!(Post)Consistently among our best-selling genera, “Blue fescue” is a compact, easy-care, multi-purpose, cool-season grass that fits a multitude of situations. It shines in borders in sun or part shade, adds
Mmmmmm! What IS that wonderful aroma? Wait, wait, don’t tell me... it’s lavender, right?(Post)Well, of course it’s lavender – or more accurately, Lavandula.Nothing else in the world smells like lavender. Savvy designers know to plant it where it will be brushed against in passing, releasing th
The Art of Artemisia(Post)The calming, silver-hued foliage of Artemisia adds an airy, cooling elegance to the garden your customers, and theirs, can't resist.Well-placed, interesting foliage is an essential refining element in
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
“Russian Sage” is Neither (Perovskia) (Post)That’s right, folks: Perovskia is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tibet. It’s not from Russia, with or without love.It’s also not a sage, despite the pungent salvia-like aroma released when the si
Mmmmm… What’s That Smell Again? Wait, don’t tell me – it’s lavender, of course!(Post)Yes, it’s Lavandula, all right. Nothing else can match the fresh, clean fragrance of this legendary herb. We know that fragrance well, since we grow 12 varieties in several species. Let’s look at more
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
STARS OF THE PERENNIAL BORDER - A Galaxy of Nifty Natives, Chapter 2(Post)Looking to add some stellar selections to your perennial lineup? You’re in the right place. These proven all-stars always come shining through. Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little Goldstar’ PP22397 You’re pro
Survival of the Fittest: Ferns(Post)From the dawn of time, ferns have seen it all. Many of our best sellers graced the world's gardens over a century ago. Before that, their foliar ancestors shared the planet with really big reptiles d
The Sweet Smell of Success - Lavandula angustifolia (Post)Mmmmm… What’s that smell? Wait, don’t tell me – it’s lavender, of course! Yes, it’s Lavandula, all right. Nothing else can match the calming, clean fragrance of this legendary herb. That marvelous f
Grail for Sale (Gallardia ) (Post)“Why do you think I have this outrageous accent?”GaillardiaA backbone of the sunny border, “blanket flower” is loved world-wide for its array of bright, cheerful, often bicolor blooms. Butterflies and