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20% off Ferns: 25 Japanese Painted + 25 Cinnamon Ferns
On Sale!: $334.80
Discount: 20%
Save 20% on this popular package of ferns! This combination gives vivid color coverage throughout the season in zones 3/4-9.
In stock.
20% off Shady Variegated Deer Mix #2: 50 Variegated Japanese Spurge, 25 Variegated Greater (Large Leaf) Periwinkle, 25 Japanese Painted Fern
On Sale!: $395.60
Discount: 20%
Save 20% on this combination of shade plants with dramatically striking variegated foliage that deer generally avoid. Plant in shade or part-shade in zones 6-9.
In stock.
20% off Shady White Deer Mix #1: 25 White False Spirea, 25 Lily of the Valley
On Sale!: $224.80
Discount: 20%
Save 20% on this popular collection of dramatic white plants that deer tend to avoid. For shade or part shade in zones 5-7/8.
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20% off: False Spirea (Astilbe) Mix, 10 Red, 10 White, & 10 Pink (bare roots)
On Sale!: $179.28
Discount: 20%
Save 20% on this package of gorgeously vibrant red, white and pink Astilbe and add intricate foliage and brighten your shady or partly shady area in zones 3-9.
In stock.
25% off Shady White Deer Mix #2: 25 White False Spirea, 25 Monroe White Lilyturf, 25 Lily-of-the-Valley
On Sale!: $356.44
Discount: 25%
Save 25% on this package of plants that offer an abundance of white flowers giving brightness and texture as well as elegant blooms to your shady to part-shade location in zones 5-8. Deer tend not to eat these!
In stock.
25% off: False Spirea (Astilbe) Mix, 25 Pink, 25 Red, 25 White (bare roots)
On Sale!: $363.94
Discount: 25%
Save 25% on this package of gorgeously vibrant red, white and pink Astilbe and add intricate foliage and brighten your shady or partly shady area in zones 3-9.
In stock.
Appalachian Sedge {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $38.47 each  |  10: $36.55 each
A graceful mounding grass that swirls in a stunning look of motion. 6-8" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Appalachian Sedge {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $12.97 each  |  250 - 999: $12.47 each
A graceful mounding grass that swirls in a stunning look of motion. 6-8" tall.
In stock.
Appalachian Sedge {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $357.84 ($4.97 per plant)
A graceful mounding grass that swirls in a stunning look of motion. 6-8" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 06/30/25.Email when available
Asiatic Jasmine {3 1/4 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.37 each  |  250 - 999: $5.07 each
(Asian Jasmine, Dwarf Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine) Evergreen trailing vine forms a dense mat that carpets or climbs. Great for erosion/weed control. Tolerates harsh urban environment. 6-12" tall.
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Asiatic Jasmine {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
50 - 249: $1.87 each  |  250 - 999: $1.57 each
(Asian Jasmine, Dwarf Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine) Evergreen trailing vine forms a dense mat that carpets or climbs. Great for erosion/weed control. Tolerates harsh urban environment. 6-12" tall.
In stock.
Asiatic Jasmine {2 1/2 in. Pots min 54}
54 - 107: $4.17 each  |  108 - 1025: $3.97 each
(Asian Jasmine, Dwarf Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine) Evergreen trailing vine forms a dense mat that carpets or climbs. Great for erosion/weed control. Tolerates harsh urban environment. 6-12" tall.
In stock.
Baltic Ivy {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
On Sale!: $0.97
Discount: 38%
A fast-growing evergreen vine with glossy leaves that are unusually dark green with prominent white veins. Adopts a slight eggplant hue in autumn. Mature height 6-12", can climb 30-40 feet.
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Baltic Ivy {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in}
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $123.50 ($2.47 per plant)
A fast-growing evergreen vine with glossy leaves that are unusually dark green with prominent white veins. Adopts a slight eggplant hue in autumn. Mature height 6-12", can climb 30-40 feet.
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Black Mondo Grass {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $19.97 each  |  250 - 999: $18.97 each
(Black Dragon, Ebony Knight) Stylish, statement-making evergreen carpets the ground in deep ebony leaves with lavender flowers in summer. Splendid in rock gardens, border edging, highlighting and contrasting. Mature height 6-10"
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Black Mondo Grass {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in}
On Sale!: $269.46
Discount: 21%
(Black Dragon, Ebony Knight) Stylish, statement-making evergreen carpets the ground in deep ebony leaves with lavender flowers in summer. Splendid in rock gardens, border edging, highlighting and contrasting. Mature height 6-10"
In stock.
Blue Lyme Grass 'Blue Dune' {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $38.47 each  |  10: $36.55 each
Blue Lyme Grass 'Blue Dune' grows 36 to 48 inches tall and thrives in full sun, partial sun, or full shade. Its striking blue-gray foliage adds a cool and elegant touch to any garden or landscape.
In stock.
Blue Lyme Grass 'Blue Dune' {tray of 38 cells}
1 flat of 38 cells: $201.78 ($5.31 per plant)
Blue Lyme Grass 'Blue Dune' grows 36 to 48 inches tall and thrives in full sun, partial sun, or full shade. Its striking blue-gray foliage adds a cool and elegant touch to any garden or landscape.
In stock.
Blue Oat Grass {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $44.47 each  |  10: $42.25 each
Blue Oat Grass grows 24 to 30 inches tall and thrives in full sun, partial sun, or full shade. Its striking blue-gray foliage adds a cool and refined touch to any garden or landscape.
In stock.
Blue Oat Grass {2-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $57.97 each  |  10: $55.07 each
Blue Oat Grass grows 24 to 30 inches tall and thrives in full sun, partial sun, or full shade. Its striking blue-gray foliage adds a cool and refined touch to any garden or landscape.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Blue Oat Grass {3-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $102.47 each  |  10: $97.35 each
Blue Oat Grass grows 24 to 30 inches tall and thrives in full sun, partial sun, or full shade. Its striking blue-gray foliage adds a cool and refined touch to any garden or landscape.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Blue Oat Grass {tray of 50 cells}
1 flat of 50 cells: $303.00 ($6.06 per plant)
Blue Oat Grass grows 24 to 30 inches tall and thrives in full sun, partial sun, or full shade. Its striking blue-gray foliage adds a cool and refined touch to any garden or landscape.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 02/23/26.Email when available
Blue Oat Grass 'Saphirsprudel' {tray of 50 cells}
1 flat of 50 cells: $303.00 ($6.06 per plant)
Blue Oat Grass 'Saphirsprudel' grows 24 to 30 inches tall and thrives in full sun, partial sun, or full shade. Its striking, sapphire-blue foliage adds a vibrant and sophisticated touch to any garden or landscape.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 02/23/26.Email when available
Bristle-Leaf Sedge {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $38.47 each  |  10: $36.55 each
Bristle-Leaf Sedge, reaching 6 to 12 inches in height, thrives in partial sun or full shade. Its fine, bristly foliage adds a unique and elegant touch to shaded or partially sunny garden areas.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Bristle-Leaf Sedge {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $332.64 ($4.62 per plant)
Bristle-Leaf Sedge, reaching 6 to 12 inches in height, thrives in partial sun or full shade. Its fine, bristly foliage adds a unique and elegant touch to shaded or partially sunny garden areas.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 09/15/25.Email when available
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $28.97 each  |  10: $27.52 each
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Scalloped, leathery burgundy foliage prized for almost black appearance. Deep lilac blooms appear on 8-10" spikes. 3-6" tall.
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Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $6.27 each  |  250 - 999: $5.97 each
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Scalloped, leathery burgundy foliage prized for almost black appearance. Deep lilac blooms appear on 8-10" spikes. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $103.86 ($5.77 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Scalloped, leathery burgundy foliage prized for almost black appearance. Deep lilac blooms appear on 8-10" spikes. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in}
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $198.50 ($3.97 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Scalloped, leathery burgundy foliage prized for almost black appearance. Deep lilac blooms appear on 8-10" spikes. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Scalloped, leathery burgundy foliage prized for almost black appearance. Deep lilac blooms appear on 8-10" spikes. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.67 each
(Ajuga Gaiety, Gaiety Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Glossy variegated purple-bronze leaves up to 3" long, 3-5" tall, with 2" lilac flower spikes in early spring. Spreads rapidly, tolerates foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $96.66 ($5.37 per plant)
(Ajuga Gaiety, Gaiety Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Glossy variegated purple-bronze leaves up to 3" long, 3-5" tall, with 2" lilac flower spikes in early spring. Spreads rapidly, tolerates foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in}
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $198.50 ($3.97 per plant)
(Ajuga Gaiety, Gaiety Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Glossy variegated purple-bronze leaves up to 3" long, 3-5" tall, with 2" lilac flower spikes in early spring. Spreads rapidly, tolerates foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
(Ajuga Gaiety, Gaiety Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Glossy variegated purple-bronze leaves up to 3" long, 3-5" tall, with 2" lilac flower spikes in early spring. Spreads rapidly, tolerates foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.67 each
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb, Burgundy Lace) A stunning trio of mint, ivory, and burgundy/salmon foliage with six-inch indigo blue flower spikes in mid-spring to early-summer. Spreads rapidly. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $96.66 ($5.37 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb, Burgundy Lace) A stunning trio of mint, ivory, and burgundy/salmon foliage with six-inch indigo blue flower spikes in mid-spring to early-summer. Spreads rapidly. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {flat of 32 Pots - 2 1/2 in}
1 flat of 32 2.5" pots: $143.04 ($4.47 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb, Burgundy Lace) A stunning trio of mint, ivory, and burgundy/salmon foliage with six-inch indigo blue flower spikes in mid-spring to early-summer. Spreads rapidly. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {flat of 50 Peat Pots - 2 1/4 in}
1 flat of 50 2.25" peat pots: $198.50 ($3.97 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb, Burgundy Lace) A stunning trio of mint, ivory, and burgundy/salmon foliage with six-inch indigo blue flower spikes in mid-spring to early-summer. Spreads rapidly. 3-6" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
(Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb, Burgundy Lace) A stunning trio of mint, ivory, and burgundy/salmon foliage with six-inch indigo blue flower spikes in mid-spring to early-summer. Spreads rapidly. 3-6" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 07/07/25.Email when available
Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.67 each
(Giant Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Variegated rosettes of rapidly spreading purple-bronze foliage (5-7" tall) with profuse deep blue-purple flowers on spikes up to 8-10" tall in early spring. Light foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $96.66 ($5.37 per plant)
(Giant Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Variegated rosettes of rapidly spreading purple-bronze foliage (5-7" tall) with profuse deep blue-purple flowers on spikes up to 8-10" tall in early spring. Light foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $205.20 ($2.85 per plant)
(Giant Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Variegated rosettes of rapidly spreading purple-bronze foliage (5-7" tall) with profuse deep blue-purple flowers on spikes up to 8-10" tall in early spring. Light foot traffic.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $5.97 each  |  250 - 999: $5.57 each
('Valfredda', Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Compact, variegated emerald foliage with rich chocolate and burgundy highlights on a rapidly spreading ground cover with deep blue 2" flower spikes. Light foot traffic. 2-3" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/2 in}
1 flat of 18 3 1/2" pots: $96.66 ($5.37 per plant)
('Valfredda', Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Compact, variegated emerald foliage with rich chocolate and burgundy highlights on a rapidly spreading ground cover with deep blue 2" flower spikes. Light foot traffic. 2-3" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
('Valfredda', Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb) Compact, variegated emerald foliage with rich chocolate and burgundy highlights on a rapidly spreading ground cover with deep blue 2" flower spikes. Light foot traffic. 2-3" tall.
In stock.
Bugleweed 'Mahogany' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
Bugleweed 'Mahogany' grows 4 to 6 inches tall and thrives in full sun, partial shade, or full shade. Its rich mahogany foliage and delicate blooms add striking color and texture to any garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 07/07/25.Email when available
Bugloss, Forget-Me-Not GARDEN CANDY® 'Silver Heart' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $561.60 ($7.80 per plant)
Bugloss, Forget-Me-Not 'Garden Candy M. Silver Heart' grows 6-12" tall, showcasing charming silver foliage and small blue flowers. It thrives in full shade, adding a subtle and delightful touch to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 12/15/25.Email when available
Candytuft 'Purity' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $216.00 ($3.00 per plant)
Candytuft 'Purity' grows 8-10 inches and excels in full sun to full shade. Its pure white flowers offer a classic and elegant touch, making it a versatile addition to both sunny and shaded garden spaces.
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Candytuft 'Snowcone' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $226.80 ($3.15 per plant)
Candytuft 'Snowcone' reaches 4 inches and thrives in full sun to full shade. Its petite, white blooms add a delicate and charming touch to both sunny and shaded garden areas.
In stock.
Cherokee Sedge {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $38.47 each  |  10: $36.55 each
Sedge, growing between 12 and 18 inches tall, thrives in partial sun or full shade. Its graceful foliage adds a soft and elegant touch to shaded or partially sunny garden areas.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
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