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Cutleaf Stephanandra

A unique and underused woody groundcover. Compact habit but very vigorous, thrives in both sun and partial shade. Foliage is finely dissected. Flowers inconspicuous. Good fall color.

A superb low-maintenance groundcover. Thick, fuzzy foliage rapidly forms a soft, spreading mat. Good sun and drainage is necessary as the hairs retain water, creating a potential for rot. Non-flowering. […]

Helen Von Stein Lambs Ears

Also called ‘Big Ears’ thanks to the huge leaves, twice the size of its little cousin. Woolly and velvety, silvery-white in color, the foliage has a strong clumping habit and […]

Little Red Head Indian Pink

Indian Pink is an excellent source of nectar for hummingbirds when it blooms in June. Plants form clumps with glossy green foliage topped by crimson red, trumpet-shaped flowers tipped in […]

Mr. Mustard False Spiraea

A diminutive selection, about a fifth the size of the species and about half the size of ‘Sem’. It boasts brighter and longer-lasting colorful springtime foliage that yields an array […]

Short and Sweet Catchfly

Narrow, needle-like foliage along trailing stems forms a spreading mound that comes alive with deep pink flowers in late spring. It loves bright shade and full sun and is a […]

Autumn Moor Grass

Attractive yellow-green foliage forms a clump that gives rise to silvery-white plumes in late summer and early fall. This selection is perfect for massing in semi-shade and is the perfect, […]

Hens and Chicks

The original rosette of leaves dies after it flowers; years after planting, and new offsets are already there to take place of the mother plant. “Sempervivum” means “lives forever,” which […]

Cobweb Hens & Chicks

The name says it all – “Live forever” is the Latin translation for this plant that really can face anything. Easy-to-grow and adaptable, ‘Cobweb’s’ thick, fleshy rosettes are woven with […]

Silver King Hens and Chicks

Symmetrical rosettes of silvery mint green leaves have deep red-purple centers. Perfect for rock gardens, containers, and green roof projects.