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Hannas Grass

The first Maiden Grass we’ve found that tolerates full shade.

Ornamental grass that forms a tall mound of thin foliage.

Excellent as a privacy screen or architectural landscape element.

Native Hydrangea

Imagine walking through the forest and discovering this beautiful plant. Yes, at one time hydrangea was native. You could find it in rich woods, rocky slopes and stream banks.

No, you won’t get outrageous 12″ blooms, but there’s a reason to go native. It helps protect and restore biodiversity, support our wildlife and conserve original plant species.

Attracts bumble bees and other pollinators. Enjoys part sun and consistently moisture.

Veronica ‘Giles Van Hees’

Dazzling pink florets on 6″ spikes add vibrant color to the garden in midsummer.

An interesting compact grower, it’s beautiful in or out of flower. Carefree tidy plant is perfect for the front of the garden.

Pretty cut flowers. Heat and drought tolerant.

Salvia ‘May Night’

Award winning spring bloomer is a staple in the landscape. A tough grower that can handle heat and dry conditions.

With enough moisture, this wood sage will rebloom throughout the summer.

Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period.

Nepeta ‘Pink Cat’

A pink upright catmint that blooms and blooms. Prolific flower spikes top compact mounds of dense, aromatic foliage.

Perfect at the front of sunny beds and in borders. Does well in dry soils where other plants find it hard to grow.

Rabbit resistant. Great for pollinators.

Hardy Mums ‘Matchsticks’

Hardy mums are as beautiful as your regular fall blooming mums, but come back year after year.

An unbeatable for a riot of color in the fall garden. Quilled golden yellow petals with red tips that sparkle like matchsticks. Pretty foliage through the summer keeps it interesting until the show in September.

Neat, tightly branched upright clumps are easy to grow in the border.

Monarda ‘Petite Wonder’

A wonderfully dwarf bee balm that is truly a breakthrough, offering gardeners the chance to use it just about anywhere.

Flowers are soft pink, over fragrant grey-green foliage.

Perfect for the front of the border, or as an edging plant.

Monarda ‘Blue Stocking’

Vibrant violet-blue blooms last from mid summer through fall. Dark blue-green foliage adds even more interest.

Give it room to spread to see the most pollinator activity.

Fragrant and mildew resistant. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and bumblebees.

Hosta ‘Guacamole’

One of the larger Hostas growing to a four foot spread.

Apple green foliage with dark green margins. Leaves emerge all green and the variegation intensifies as the season progresses.

Easily grown in evenly moist, rich, well-drained soils in shade. Best in part shade, with some morning sun or dappled shade for best color.

Hosta ‘Great Expectations’

Giant Hosta with yellow foliage edged with blue and pale green.

Be patient, it’s a slow grower but well worth the wait. Can reach up to 5 feet wide at full maturity. Most will see 20″T x 40″W.

Hostas love consistent moisture, well draining soil and good afternoon shade.