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These plants demand minimal attention once established and many of these options require little to no pruning, making them an excellent choice for the time conscious gardener.

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OUT OF STOCKSaleAJUGA BLUEBERRY MUFFIN

AJUGA BLUEBERRY MUFFIN

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $10.00.

This vigorous groundcover forms a dense mat of green foliage with chocolate brown hues covered with eight-inch tall spikes of deep blue flowers in spring. Its thicker foliage has excellent mildew resistance. Ideal in a container, around shrubs, or as a filler in a bed or rock garden. May repeat bloom in milder climates. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleBLACKEYED SUSAN GOLDSTRUM

BLACKEYED SUSAN GOLDSTRUM

Original price was: $24.99.Current price is: $12.50.

A colorful, fuss-free border plant and excellent choice for cut flowers. Bright, daisy-like, golden yellow flowers with black centers cover the dark green foliage. Tolerates heat, humidity, and clay soil. Honored as the 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleCOREOPSIS SOLANA

COREOPSIS SOLANA

Original price was: $22.99.Current price is: $11.50.

A compact but showy blast of color for sunny borders or containers. Bright golden yellow flowers with a touch of red on strong, short stems rise slightly above upright mounds of lush green foliage, and continue to bloom throughout summer, even in hot and humid climates! An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleCOREOPSIS ZAGREB

COREOPSIS ZAGREB

Original price was: $22.99.Current price is: $11.50.

A prolific bloomer with bright, golden flowers on a small, rounded plant. Use to add bold color to sunny beds and borders. Thrives in summer heat and tolerates humidity. Well-suited for containers and hanging baskets. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleDAYLILY HAPPY RETURNS

DAYLILY HAPPY RETURNS

Original price was: $20.99.Current price is: $10.50.

A favorite perennial prized for its showy blooms. The large clump of long, grass-like, green foliage is highlighted by bright yellow flowers on tall stems. This extra-early bloomer reblooms throughout the summer months. Good for firescaping. An herbaceous perennial that may remain evergreen in mild winter regions.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleDAYLILY STELLA D’ORO

DAYLILY STELLA D’ORO

Original price was: $20.99.Current price is: $10.50.

Sensational, award-winning selection that blooms with heavy clusters of 2-1/2 in. yellow blooms. Reblooms freely into early fall. This easy to care for plant forms neat, compact clumps. Herbaceous.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleDIANTHUS CHERRY PIE

DIANTHUS CHERRY PIE

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $10.00.

A stunning new hybrid pink, with delectably fragrant, deep red blooms above mounded silver foliage. Prolific flowers are held on sturdy stems that do not flop! A long-lasting cut flower. Tidy, compact habit is perfect for patio containers, borders, and cutting gardens.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleDIANTHUS FIRE STAR

DIANTHUS FIRE STAR

Original price was: $20.99.Current price is: $10.50.

Fragrant, fiery red flowers with a deep crimson eye appear in abundance throughout the growing season on vigorous, heat tolerant plants with gray-green foliage. An excellent selection for rock and trough gardens. Plant en masse to form a groundcover, or use as a colorful edging at the front of a border. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleDIANTHUS FIREWITCH

DIANTHUS FIREWITCH

Original price was: $26.99.Current price is: $13.50.

Magenta-pink flowers bloom profusely, with a wonderful spicy clove-like fragrance. Blue-gray, compact foliage quickly forms a solid mat, making it an excellent groundcover or rock garden plant. Essential to the cottage garden and perennial borders. A hardy herbaceous perennial that may remain evergreen in warmer winter regions.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleDIANTHUS VIVID BRIGHT LIGHT

DIANTHUS VIVID BRIGHT LIGHT

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $10.00.

Vibrant pink flowers that will saturate a bed or container with vivid color from spring to fall. This showy rebloomer with its profusion of flowers is excellent for use as a single accent or en masse for a dramatic swath of color. May remain evergreen in warmer winter regions.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleECHINACEA DELICIOUS CANDY

ECHINACEA DELICIOUS CANDY

Original price was: $20.99.Current price is: $10.50.

A generous supply of radiant summer color from large, semi-double, fuchsia pink flowers on a compact, sturdy plant with deep green foliage. Blooms earlier than most coneflowers, and will bloom continuously for months when faded flowers are promptly removed. Stunning in beds, borders, and containers. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleGERANIUM ROZANNE

GERANIUM ROZANNE

Original price was: $26.99.Current price is: $13.50.

Great small-scale groundcover for rock gardens! Dwarf spreading form with dainty violet flowers that show color for many months. Lush mound of deep green foliage is lightly marbled chartreuse. Nearly evergreen in most climates. 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year. From Rozanne and Friends™.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleHEUCHERA CARAMEL

HEUCHERA CARAMEL

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $15.00.

New leaves emerge bright gold and mature to a peachy orange. The soft but showy color adds warmth and contrast to mixed containers and woodland borders. Thrives in the high heat and humidity of the South. Sun tolerant in cool northern gardens. Evergreen in mild winter areas; an herbaceous perennial in colder regions.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleHEUCHERA NORTHERN EXPOSURE

HEUCHERA NORTHERN EXPOSURE

Original price was: $24.99.Current price is: $12.50.

Frilly, rounded, deep purple leaves develop iridescent silver tones, adding lovely contrast to a shade garden or container planting. Delicate, airy clusters of dainty pink flowers dance above the compact foliage in spring and summer. Exceptionally cold tolerant. Evergreen in mild winter areas; an herbaceous perennial in colder regions.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleHEUCHERA PLUM POWER

HEUCHERA PLUM POWER

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $10.00.

‘Plum Power’ has a beautiful, striking, dark leaf markings. Its foliage color changes throughout the year. From burgundy red to classy purple-pink with a touch of silver. The size of its leaves can be up to 8″ wide and 14″ long. Starting in late June, ‘Plum Power’ produces dark pink flowers, which will appear again in September.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleHEUCHERELLA SPICY LIME

HEUCHERELLA SPICY LIME

Original price was: $24.99.Current price is: $12.50.

A zesty mound of brilliant lime-colored, maple leaf-shaped foliage with deep red, splotched veins and red stems. Low maintenance and trouble-free, with improved rust and disease resistance. Stunning color for edging and mixed containers. Evergreen in mild climates; an herbaceous perennial in colder regions. A Monrovia exclusive.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKHOSTA JUNE SPIRIT

HOSTA JUNE SPIRIT

$19.99

Distinctive gold leaves with striking blue-green margins stand out in lightly shaded beds and woodland gardens. Pale lavender flowers appear on showy scapes above the foliage in summer. Heavy, substantial foliage resists slug damage. Selected as 2001 Hosta of the Year. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleLAVENDER BLUE IMP

LAVENDER BLUE IMP

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $10.00.

A prolific bloomer, perfect for edging paths and borders. Deep eggplant-purple flowers bloom earlier than most above silvery-green foliage. This versatile, undemanding little evergreen shrub is ideal for containers, low borders, and rock gardens.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleLAVENDER HIDCOTE

LAVENDER HIDCOTE

Original price was: $20.99.Current price is: $10.50.

This versatile, fragrant evergreen shrub has many uses beyond the herb garden! Deep purple flower spikes above mounds of gray-green foliage provide great color to the front of shrub borders or spotted into the rock garden. Highly effective in mass plantings. Useful for perfumes, sachets, oils and medicinal purposes.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKLAVENDER PHENOMENAL

LAVENDER PHENOMENAL

$21.99

Elegant, sweetly fragrant mounds of silver foliage yield purple-blue flower spikes with outstanding ornamental and edible qualities. This cold-hardy lavender does not die back in the winter like other varieties and is notable for its disease resistance and heat and humidity tolerance. A must have for sunny gardens! Evergreen.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleLEUCANTHEMUM BECKY

LEUCANTHEMUM BECKY

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $10.00.

Large, classic, white, single blooms with yellow centers on a lush mound of coarse, leathery, green foliage. A wonderful, long-lasting cut flower. The sturdy flowers remain attractive even after a hard rain. Excellent in sunny borders and in containers for patio or landscape accents. 2003 Perennial Plant of the Year. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleLEUCANTHEMUM LEMON PUFF

LEUCANTHEMUM LEMON PUFF

Original price was: $20.99.Current price is: $10.50.

Delightful double flowers with soft lemon yellow petals and darker golden yellow centers on a compact plant with a tight, low habit. Incredible flower power with a profusion of blooms. Excellent for container gardening or at the front of a border. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleLEUCANTHEMUM SHORT STOP

LEUCANTHEMUM SHORT STOP

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $10.00.

Classic Shasta daisy flowers with full, bright white petals surrounding a rich yellow center on this compact plant that naturally maintains a tight, low habit. A real garden MVP that will reliably produce a profusion of blooms. Excellent for container gardening or at the front of a border. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleLEUCANTHEMUM SNOWCAP

LEUCANTHEMUM SNOWCAP

Original price was: $22.99.Current price is: $11.50.

An outstanding dwarf form with large, single, long lasting, pure white flowers that attract butterflies. Excellent for perennial borders, and containers. Resistant to heat, drought and humidity.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleLIRIOPE BIG BLUE MUSCARI

LIRIOPE BIG BLUE MUSCARI

Original price was: $14.99.Current price is: $7.50.

Abundant blue flower spikes rise above the attractive, tufted arching, grass-like foliage followed by clusters of black berries. Superior edging, border or groundcover. Tolerates drier conditions when established. Evergreen.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleLIRIOPE SILVERY SUNPROOF

LIRIOPE SILVERY SUNPROOF

Original price was: $14.99.Current price is: $7.50.

Boldly variegated foliage, and soft lilac flower spikes highlight this evergreen perennial. Fuss-free and adaptable, resistant to insects and disease, and tolerant of heat and humidity when established. Takes sun in cool summer climates; part sun to shade anywhere. Excellent as groundcover, edging for a walkway, or filler in a tub planting.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleLIRIOPE VARIEGATA MUSCARI

LIRIOPE VARIEGATA MUSCARI

Original price was: $14.99.Current price is: $7.50.

Vibrant yellow stripes brighten the dark green, arching, grass-like foliage that adds color to any planting. Lilac flowers appear on stems as tall as the leaves. An easy to grow, clump-forming groundcover or edging around perennial or shrub borders. Evergreen.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleNEPETA JUNIOR WALKER

NEPETA JUNIOR WALKER

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $10.00.

A superb compact selection with finely textured, aromatic, gray-green foliage and soft, lavender flower spikes on a low, spreading habit. A sterile dwarf form of Walker’s Low Catmint. Excellent for cascading off walls or container edges and as groundcover that tolerates periodic drought, when well-established. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleNEPETA WALKER’S LOW

NEPETA WALKER’S LOW

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $10.00.

Showy periwinkle blue flower spikes adorn the fragrant mounds of gray-green foliage. Excellent for cascading off walls or container edges and as groundcover that is somewhat drought resistant with time. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Herbaceous.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSalePHLOX CREEPING

PHLOX CREEPING

Original price was: $16.99.Current price is: $8.50.

Masses of dainty, deep pinkish-rose flowers cover the top of this mat-forming creeper for a long period. Creates a carpet of color for use as a groundcover, in bank plantings or in rock gardens. Spectacular when cascading over walls. Tolerates some drought. Evergreen perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleSALVIA BLUE BOUQUETTA

SALVIA BLUE BOUQUETTA

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $10.00.

A stunning bouquet of full, intensely blue-violet flower spikes on a petite plant with mounding, glossy green foliage. Perfectly suited for use in a small garden, as a vibrant container specimen, or en masse in a border front. Its sterile flowers allow it to devote its energy to producing an abundance of sensational blooms. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleSALVIA BLUE MARVEL

SALVIA BLUE MARVEL

Original price was: $22.99.Current price is: $11.50.

This especially compact selection with bright violet-blue blooms is a stunning addition to borders. The vivid flower spikes top upright stems of gray-green, deer and rabbit resistant foliage on a dense shrub-like habit. A wonderful bedding or container plant. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSALVIA CARADONNA

SALVIA CARADONNA

$26.99

Spikes of violet-blue flowers on striking purple-black stems rise above the contrasting gray-green leaves. Especially effective in mass plantings, but also nice for mixed borders and containers. A great fresh or dried cut flower. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleSALVIA MAY NIGHT

SALVIA MAY NIGHT

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $10.00.

Tall spikes of indigo blue flowers top compact mounds of soft, green foliage. This showy perennial is excellent for mixed borders, flower beds and patio containers. Thrives in areas where spring and summer nights remain cool. An herbaceous perennial.

1 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKARBORVITAE EMERALD GREEN

ARBORVITAE EMERALD GREEN

$129.00

A narrow, pyramidal evergreen with dense, emerald green foliage that holds its color throughout winter. One of the most popular and effective shrubs for screening or tall hedge use. An ideal specimen for topiary.

Size: 5 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKARBORVITAE GREEN GIANT

ARBORVITAE GREEN GIANT

$79.99

One of the finest evergreens for use as screening or a windbreak, this upright conifer is versatile, strong-rooted and virtually disease-free. Its uniform shape seldom needs pruning, but responds well to shearing. A durable, handsome accent tree.

Size: 5 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleARBORVITAE TINY TIM

ARBORVITAE TINY TIM

Original price was: $59.99.Current price is: $41.99.

Tiny Tim’ is a very slow-growing cultivar with a globular, finely-branched habit. Features scale-like, medium green foliage in flat sprays. Excellent compact habit evergreen.

Size: 3 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleBOXWOOD GREEN MOUNTAIN

BOXWOOD GREEN MOUNTAIN

Original price was: $59.99.Current price is: $41.99.

A vigorous evergreen shrub with bright green foliage that retains good color throughout winter. The upright, naturally cone-shaped habit makes it an excellent candidate for topiary forms, and a striking container or formal garden accent.

Size: 3 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleBOXWOOD GREEN VELVET

BOXWOOD GREEN VELVET

Original price was: $49.99.Current price is: $34.99.

A full-bodied boxwood well-suited for dense, low hedges. Foliage retains its rich green color throughout winter. Develops a vigorous, rounded form if not pruned. A wonderful evergreen that will provide year-round, cold-hardy color and structure in the garden.

Size: 2 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleDWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS

DWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS

Original price was: $44.99.Current price is: $31.49.

An attractive small grass highlighted by fluffy plumes that arch above the lush, green fountain of foliage. In the fall, the foliage turns a lovely golden russet color. Creates a terrific contrast when used among shrubs or as a backdrop in a perennial bed.

Size: 3 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleHYDRANGEA LIL QUICKFIRE

HYDRANGEA LIL QUICKFIRE

Original price was: $64.99.Current price is: $45.49.

A miniature version of Hydrangea paniculata ‘Quick Fire’. It is particularly noted for its early summer bloom in upright panicles. Bloom is on new wood and continues throughout summer into fall. Each panicle contains abundant showy sterile florets which emerge white but change to pink and finally reddish-purple as the summer progresses.

Size: 3 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleHYDRANGEA LITTLELIME

HYDRANGEA LITTLELIME

Original price was: $64.99.Current price is: $45.49.

A dwarf form of the popular Limelight Hydrangea, Little Lime sports the same great flower power but in a smaller package. Attractive green summer flowers turn pink in fall. This hardy selection is excellent for use in mixed border or foundation plantings.

Size: 3 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKKARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS

KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS

$44.99

Create a stunning vertical effect with feathery stalks that emerge reddish brown in spring and turn a rich golden color in fall. Blooms two to three weeks earlier than common feather reed grass. Thrives in wet soils, yet tolerates drier conditions.

Size: 3 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSaleMAIDENGRASS

MAIDENGRASS

Original price was: $49.99.Current price is: $34.99.

An attractive clumping ornamental grass with fine-textured, silver-green blades that turn golden-bronze after first frost. A great specimen for adding texture to shrub borders and perennial beds, or for massing as a screen.

Size: 3 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSPIRAEA DAKOTA GOLDCHARM

SPIRAEA DAKOTA GOLDCHARM

$44.99

This Spirea has showy golden foliage that is accented by bright pink flowers blooming in spring to early summer. The foliage emerges bronze, turns yellow-gold in summer and develops a pink-red fall color.

Size: 3 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSPIRAEA MAGIC CARPET

SPIRAEA MAGIC CARPET

$44.99

A neat, compact, mounded shrub with vibrant red new leaves. Clusters of small pink flowers contrast bright gold mature foliage that turns rich russet red in fall. This extraordinary combination of colors will brighten and enhance any landscape.

Size: 3 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKSWITCHGRASS HOT ROD

SWITCHGRASS HOT ROD

$44.99

A compact, drought and salt tolerant, clumping grass with excellent vertical form. Blue-green foliage during the growing season turns a deep burgundy in summer. Airy purple flower panicles produce showy seed heads that provide winter interest. A haven for wintering songbirds.

Size: 3 Gallon Container

OUT OF STOCKAngelonia ArchangelAngelonia Archangel

Angelonia Archangel

$7.99

Huge flowers are vibrant against glossy dark green leaves. Thrives in extreme heat, humidity and drought. Excellent landscape performance.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKBegonia WhopperBegonia Whopper

Begonia Whopper

$7.99

Whopper is a big, vigorous plant that will fill out beds and large containers equally well. Truly a 50 MPH drive-by color to brighten up any landscape.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKColeusColeus

Coleus

$7.99

Brings great foliage interest to summer borders, beds and containers.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKCyperusCyperus

Cyperus

$7.99

A nicely compact form of Egyptian Papyrus. Fun and interesting, without being so overwhelmingly huge.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKIpomoeaIpomoea

Ipomoea

$7.99

Brightly colored leaves are great for mixed containers and garden beds.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKJuncusJuncus

Juncus

$7.99

Upright, blue-green foliage is well-suited to annual bedding and mixed containers. Heat tolerant in a wide range of environments.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKLantana LuckyLantana Lucky

Lantana Lucky

$7.99

The dark green foliage contrasts beautifully with the bright flower colors. The plants stay upright and mounded with a controlled habit all season, making them ideal for small-space gardens and containers. Lucky stands up well to heat, humidity and other stressful conditions.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKMecardoniaMecardonia

Mecardonia

$7.99

Heat-tolerant plant with bright yellow flowers spreads in landscapes or containers.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKPennisetum

Pennisetum

$9.99

Spectacular plumes and stunning foliage are striking in the summer landscape. Beautiful with bright flowers and silver- or golden-leaved plants; breathtaking in mass plantings, hedges, or as a stand-alone highlight in the garden.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKPentas Graffiti 20/20Pentas Graffiti 20/20

Pentas Graffiti 20/20

$7.99

Large, star-shaped flowers on large umbels attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKPurslane Rio GrandePurslane Rio Grande

Purslane Rio Grande

$7.99

Vibrant, electric colors and large blooms are ideal for heat-loving landscapes. Perfect for full sun baskets and containers.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKSalviaSalvia

Salvia

$7.99

Mounds of dark foliaged plants covered with long vibrant flower spikes. Excelent all summer flower performance for beds, borders, and pollinator gardens.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKSalvia VistaSalvia Vista

Salvia Vista

$7.99

Mounds of dark foliaged plants covered with long vibrant flower spikes. Excellent all summer flower performance for beds, borders, and pollinator gardens.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKSedum

Sedum

$7.99

Striking needle-shaped leaves in a brilliant, golden yellow color. Wonderful as a groundcover or in a rock garden. This fast grower makes an excelent trailing component to a mixed container or windowbox.

Sold in Quart pots

OUT OF STOCKVinca TitanVinca Titan

Vinca Titan

$7.99

Abundant bright cheery flowers mass against glossy dark green leaves. Thrives in extreme heat, humidity and drought. Excellent for containers or in the landscape.

Sold in Quart pots

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