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A spectacular new clump-forming sedge with powder blue leaves up to an inch or more wide. Spreads slowly to form a wonderfully textured groundcover in moist or average soil. Tolerates dry shade once established. An early spring haircut makes room for clean new growth. Great for deciduous shade.

Blue Mist Shrub is aptly named as its gray-green foliage is shrouded in a cloud of blue from mid to late summer. It is a well-behaved garden plant that is very attractive to butterflies. Dark Knight has deep purple blue flowers closely spaced on long stems.

New from Itsaul Plants, this stunning little guy seems to always be in bloom. A cross between 'Zamphir' and 'Early Sunrise', it has broader fluted petals, a compact habit and an extended flowering season. Responds beautifully to cutting back, but will rebloom without it.

Succulent, spreading, dark green foliage of Delosperma 'Osberg' produces dazzling white star-shaped flowers accented by a yellow center. Though diminutive in stature, flowers consistently blanket the foliage throughout the season. Reaching nearly 3 inches, D. 'Osberg' performs quite well as a rock garden groundcover in moderate to xeric soil moisture.

Looking for a native substitute for Ajuga or Lamium? This could be it. Long trailing stems run across the ground and root along the way. In late spring the green carpet gives way to hundreds of blue flowers opening to reveal spotted throats. Beautiful from a distance and under close scrutiny. Irresistible in a pot!

One of the easiest and most rewarding plants you can grow in the sunny garden, Pennisetum 'Foxtrot' has silvery plumes that appear in mid summer continue into fall when the foliage takes on fiery tones of orange and red. Its tall stature and prolific bloom make it an excellent feature in a small garden or a great candidate for a drift or modest screen where space allows. Combines beautifully with mid and late summer bloomers like Phlox, Joe Pye and Sunflowers.

Also known as Indian Physic or American Ipecac, Bowman's Root is an easy-to-grow native for bright shade or partial sun and it tolerates tree root competition well as long at it has a nice layer organic mulch. Bowman's Root is lovely in a mass planting where its lacy white flowers can shimmer in a light breeze. It makes a nice filler - think Gaura for shade! A compact rounded plant is topped in late spring with ethereal white flowers growing in a few loose terminal panicles, with red petioles and mahogany stems. Clean, disease-free foliage often turns deep bronzy red in fall and contrasts beautifully with the more typical oranges and yellows in the perennial border. Interesting form and unique seed heads persist into winter. Great for cut flowers!

An irresistable quilt textured creeping groundcover. Turns deep, vivid red in the fall. Small ( 1-1.5" ) deep green, maple shaped leaves, with smooth light tan undersides. Nearly evergreen, insect and pest free. White flowers with amber fruits in late spring. Very durable!

A Future Plants intro, this hybrid with S. pratense brings color and flower power to the hardy salvias. Tall, upright spikes boast big bicolor flowers of light pink with dark calyces for a stunning show that is sure to please! A tidy habit in containers is handy too. Tags will ship unless otherwise requested.

A long hoped for color break in garden Salvia. Ernst Pagels selected it for
bluer flowers and compact habit. Insect and disease resistant, long flowered and tough as its brethren to follow. Attracts birds, butterflies and bees.