The word “Low” does not describe the height of this lovely, fragrant perennial. It stands 2½ – 3’, which makes it a good fit mid-border, or even back-of-the-border in smaller settings. It brings a ch ...
Low-Light Highlight(Post)Carex “Pennsylvania sedge”Faced with challenging sites, designers, landscapers and homeowners often call in a specialist: Pennsylvania sedge.C. pensylvanica’s low, lush carpet is the answer f ...
Not your typical catmint(Post)Nepeta, a.k.a. catmint, has been a garden staple for many years and for many reasons.With clusters of beautiful blue/purple flowers, it’s a favorite stop for pollinators. Plants are generally healthy ...
Follow Your Own Path Garden Options(Post)Perennial plants are a fantastic choice for gardens due to their longevity and ability to return year after year. They offer a wide range of colors, textures, and sizes, allowing you to create uniq ...
Resistant to drought, critters and pests with charming flowers and colorful leaves – its Epimedium(Post)Epimedium, pronounced ep-ih-MEE-dee-um, is also known as barrenwort, bishop's hat, fairy wings, horny goat weed, or yin yang huo.Beautiful and easy-to-grow, Epimediums add a touch of eleg ...
Everybody’s Favorite Shady Sedge: Carex pensylvanica(Post)Go native the low-maintenance way with Carex pensylvanica Faced with challenging sites, designers, landscapers and homeowners often call in a specialist: Pennsylvania sedge. This is the go- ...
Gardening Solutions: Perennial Plants for Every Need(Post)Welcome to the world of perennials, where plants return year after year to grace your garden with their beauty. Whether you are a seasoned gardener looking for a new challenge or a beginner just star ...
The Beauty and Versatility of Sedum(Post)Sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a genus of hardy, low-maintenance perennials that offers a wealth of benefits for gardeners of all experience levels. These resilient plants are celebrated for thei ...
A Great Choice for Dry, Shady Areas(Post)If you're looking to plant in a dry, shady area, Carex appalachica is a smart choice. This fine-textured sedge is native to woodlands in the U.S. from Maine to South Carolina and east to Ke ...
Perennial Plant of the Year Award Winners(Post) Each year the members of the Perennial Plant Association select a new Perennial Plant of the Year based on the following criteria:- suitable for a wide range of climate types - low mainten ...
Just Say Little Bluestem(Post)Saying Schizachyrium scoparium can be quite a mouthful. That is why we appreciate its common name, Little Bluestem. This original prairie grass once covered much of the U.S., and it is the ...
Groundcover perennial plants for interest, texture and soil erosion.(Post)Plants are usually referred to as ground covers if they generally spread out instead of growing up. Groundcovers can add to the scenery, provide purpose and solve landscape issues. Sometimes an are ...
The Magic of Mulch and Compost to Manage Stormwater(Post)Mulching and compost turn ordinary urban open space into a stormwater management tool, say Virginia Tech researchers. Simple landscape management practices, like using mulch and incorporating compost ...
Hypericum calycinum Saint John’s Wort(Post)The genus Hypericum has been used medicinally since the 1st Century AD. In the Middle Ages, some species were made into potent potions to ward off evil spirits.We don’t claim healing benefi ...
All about the Sedge(Post)Commonly called sedges, Carex are go-to plants for all kinds of projects. Sedges, especially native species, are workhorses. They’re valuable groundcovers, useful in ecological plantings, a ...
About Us(Page)Our objective - "Help your scenery blossom with perennial plants." We hope you dig our online perennial plant catalog with shipment direct from the grower. Plants are offered in flats or trays of ...
Hillsides(Page)Before planting on a slope, it is essential to understand the gradient, soil, and drainage conditions, as well as the current vegetation. Proper planning and plant selection can help prevent erosion ...
Walkables(Page)Transform your garden into a sensory wonderland with walkable perennials! These tough and beautiful plants can withstand light to moderate foot traffic, making them perfect for pathways, ground cover ...
Groundcover Plants(Page)Perennial ground cover plants are the unsung heroes of the garden, quietly transforming bare patches into living canvases. They provide the essential foundation for captivating borders and planting d ...
Perennial Gardens(Page)Transform Your Outdoor Space with a Stunning Perennial Garden One of the most effective and rewarding ways to enhance your outdoor space is to create a beautiful perennial garden. These gardens offe ...