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Ragin' Cajun™ won a “Flameproof Award” at Dallas Arboretum, where they know a thing or two about the heat. Vivid red flowers and a low growth habit with wispy flower stems turn 'Ragin' Cajun™ into a versatile plant for flowerbeds and containers. A tough little plant that's easy to grow and holds up well through heat and humidity.Common Name: Texas PetuniaHeight: 14"Hardiness Zone: 7 - 11Exposure: Full Sun Ruellia 'Ragin' Cajun™ is available now in fast-finishing 72-cell liners from Emerald Coa

"Blue moor grass" is about as cool as cool-season grasses get. It's neat, dense tufts seldom grow more than a foot tall. Each clump is made up of slender blades, glaucous blue-green on top, and deep green below. A slight twist to each blade shows both colors at once for a shimmering two-tone appearance.In late spring/early summer, the inflorescence appears as small, dark purple panicles that mature to silvery green. Sesleria is native to Scandinavian countries, so it’s a pretty safe bet it’ll ha

Widely used since Victorian times, Cortaderia, well known as pampas grass, is a landscape workhorse that shows like a derby champion. Cortaderia fills the bill for large landscapes, without breaking the bank. Its long, slender, green blades race to a substantial six feet. Then, in bloom, this giant nearly doubles to an impressive 12' tall.The massive flowers are held upright, high above arching gray-green foliage. Fluffy and feathery, these ostrich plume blooms are a prized choice for southern

Ornamental herbs blend a naturally elegant vibe with a hardy, functional reputation. Grown for textural foliage, architectural interest, and fragrance they add a fresh dimension to the perennial or patio garden.New to the scene, from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Allium 'Chivette' is fun, uniquely fragrant, and full of flowers!Vigorous, but well-behaved, these mostly sterile plants are just the right size for prime retail presentation. The upright, 12-15" stems bounce pretty purple ball-shaped bl

One of the earliest cultivars of Miscanthus, 'Gracillimus' has graced American gardens since the early 1900s. All these years later, it's still the standard for elegant form and fine foliage.Stately clumps of slender green leaves with gleaming silver midribs grow to 7 feet tall. In October, the reddish bronze inflorescences gradually turn to silver, remaining decorative well into winter.'Gracillimus' grows best in full sun in well-draining soil. Hardy for Zones 5-10.So popular, we offer it in th