{"title":"Plants that Work®","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSkip the guesswork. Plants That Work® earns its name through years of trials across multiple climate zones, so you're not gambling on untested varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem Solvers for Real Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery plant in this collection answers a specific landscape challenge. Too dry? Too wet? Clay soil? Brutal winters? Scorching summers? These proven performers handle whatever your yard throws at them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOnly the toughest, most adaptable selections make the cut. No prima donnas, just reliable workhorses that deliver year after year while fancy hybrids fail.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"illustris-elephant-ear","title":"Illustris Elephant's Ear","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eGlamorous Accent Illustris Elephant's Ear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGigantic, Heart-Shaped Leaves Add Tropical Look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Purple-Black Foliage Decorated With Vivid Green Veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic Foliage Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning Downturned Leaves Three Feet Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible Backdrop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow to Play the Starring Role in a Focal Point Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoften the Edges of Ponds, or In Rain Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect Annual in Seasonal Containers in Zones 3 - 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Lift and Bring Corms Indoors to Overwinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in Moist, Boggy Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in Full Sun or Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're excited to offer one of the world's most incredible accent plants\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you want a plant that effortlessly heightens the impact of your plantings and containers, place this on your \"must have\" list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as the Imperial Taro, Illustris Elephant's Ear (Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris') is a showy foliage plant with a lot of dynamic appeal. Huge leaves are nearly black, and pinstriped with neon green veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach leaf can grow up to three feet long! They feature a slight romantic droop that adds to their appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature them as a spectacular focal point in moist soils. \u003cstrong\u003eThey'll grow to create a significant impression as a garden feature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey do best in soils that stay damp, and can even tolerate a few inches of standing water. Can you imagine how delightful Illustris Elephant Ear would look at the edge of a pond or water feature?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy in the country's warmest Zones, all other avid gardeners can grow these tuberous annuals in seasonal containers. Keep them damp for best results!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLush and lavish, but wildly easy-care, Illustris helps your landscape put its best foot forward. These plants deliver a tropical flair for residential or commercial properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColocasia is one of many names for the Taro plant. Only a few varieties feature edible tuberous roots. Illustris Elephant's Ear are strictly ornamental, and should not be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy your summertime garden! Gain a marvelous display with these astounding plants from the plant experts at Nature Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease act quickly to place your order\u003c\/strong\u003e. We'll sell out of the sumptuous Illustris Elephant's Ear in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Illustris Elephant's Ear in the Landscape\/h3\u0026gt;\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis opulent plant is more versatile than you might think. Grow it in the ground or in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAreas with warm winters can leave them in place all year-round. Each plant will grow to the mature spread listed on the Plant Highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry several for a unique screen, planting the corms two to three feet apart. \u003cstrong\u003eAdd to a truly fabulous collection of Colocasia, highlighting the showy downturned drama of Illustris front and center\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cold winter zones, you can also plant them in the ground as a single season annual. By the time the nights grow cooler, you'll have a terrific plant worthy of your neighbors' jealousy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to overwinter your plant, you can trim back the foliage, then lift the large corm out of the ground. Remove the roots and allow it to dry indoors. Store them in a cool, dark area and replant once all threat of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can also appreciate their electrifying charm in outdoor containers across the country\u003c\/strong\u003e. Why not spice up your balcony for divaliscious apartment living?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn frosty winters, bring the pot indoors, and trim back for use as a temporary houseplant. Don't overwater your Illustris Elephant's Ear indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd them to the edge of ponds, or use on your patio or pool deck. Kids absolutely adore the huge leaves, so plant one by their play structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustris can be grown in either full sun or partial shade. They require consistent water, and frequent fertilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotted Illustris should be planted at the same level it was growing in the pot. Dig down to eight inches and turn the soil over to loosen it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a rich soil during planting, amending with handfuls of compost. Top dress with additional compost and mulch to a depth of three inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a slow-release organic fertilizer formula according to the label directions. These plants are heavy feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim the spent leaves back as needed to tidy up your presentation. We recommend that you wear gloves, as you may be sensitive to the oxalates in the sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy your showy Illustris Elephant's Ear. \u003cstrong\u003eYou'll love all the compliments...order today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43611786936373,"sku":"00744","price":70.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/illustris-elephant-ear-collocasia-esculenta.jpg?v=1775637214"},{"product_id":"grape-mars","title":"Mars Seedless Grape Vine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMars Grape: A Seedless Backyard Favorite\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mars Grape Vine PP# 5680 (Vitis labrusca 'Mars') is a standout choice for gardeners seeking beauty, productivity, and flavor that is out of this world! This Seedless Blue Grape offers well-filled clusters of medium-sized, Slip-skin berries with a sweet, robust flavor reminiscent of the well-known Concord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fresh eating or making delicious jellies, the Mars Seedless Grape thrives in a variety of climates and brings vibrant color, ornamental foliage, and structure to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSweet, Seedless Blue Grapes in Abundant Clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eLate Spring Flowers Avoid Late Frosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eVigorous Grower with Early Bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eCold-Hardy and Disease-Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eIdeal for Fresh Eating, Jellies, and Edible Landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eStunning Focal Point in Any Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEdible Landscaping Uses Of Grapevines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMars Grapevines are as ornamental as they are productive! Their vigorous growth and cascading clusters of blue Grapes make them a stunning focal point for any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/design-tips-for-edible-gardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eedible landscaping\u003c\/a\u003e design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrain these vines on trellises, arbors, pergolas, or fences to create beautiful living structures that provide shade, privacy, and a vineyard-like ambiance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant along southern slopes, windbreaks, or the south sides of buildings for optimal growth and sun access. Their rapid climbing ability and lush foliage can also be used to cover unsightly views, offering both practical and aesthetic benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eGrapevine Care and Training\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-maintenance and vigorous, Niagara Grapevines are enjoyable and rewarding to grow! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/how-to-grow-and-take-care-of-grape-vines?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=grape\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFind complete information about Grapevine care in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun is essential for ripening grapes and achieving high yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers well-draining soil but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provide consistent moisture throughout the growing season, especially during dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mars Grape is highly resistant to black rot and mildew, making it a low-maintenance choice for home growers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Annual pruning in late winter or early spring to maintain shape, control size, and encourage productive fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eMulch: Add 3-4 inches of arborist bark chips around the root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Extremely cold-hardy, thriving even in USDA Zones 5–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMars Seedless Grape - A Backyard Orchard Favorite!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your backyard into a vibrant, productive paradise with Mars Grape. With its sweet, seedless blue Grapes, vigorous growth, and exceptional disease resistance, this variety is perfect for both novice and seasoned gardeners throughout a wide range of the United States!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your Mars Grape Vine from Nature Hills today and enjoy decades of beauty and harvests!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43611821277237,"sku":"19185","price":33.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/grape-mars-vitis-labrusca.jpg?v=1775655570"},{"product_id":"fig-brown-turkey","title":"Brown Turkey Fig Tree","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you love Figs to enjoy fresh or dried and in special recipes? Forget about paying high prices at the grocery store, when it's so easy to grow your own tree! Foodies take note! There is nothing like a hand-picked Fig fresh from your own tree, still warm from the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual crops of wonderful fruit can be harvested each year from the lively Brown Turkey Fig (Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'). Sweet, lush, delectable fruit features purplish to rusty-red skin and blush pink flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first breba crop arrives from late spring to early summer. Then you'll soon be rewarded with the main crop sometime in early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown Turkey Fig fans praise the rich, mild flavor, and subtle sweetness that works well in many dishes. The fruit is outstanding for home preserves, canning, drying or eating fresh as a healthy snack. The bronze fruits feature sumptuous red flesh and snappy edible seeds. Fresh figs are a true Epicurean delight. A ripe breba Brown Turkey is soft and mild, with notes of hazelnuts and pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's so satisfying to harvest incredibly fresh figs for snacking, baking and more from your very own tree. Best of all, you'll know exactly how your food was cared for over many productive years. Pick the ripe Figs when the texture turns soft. Use garden shears or hand-pick your crops with a gentle tug upward. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a lovely ornamental plant, as well. Distinctive, huge, light green leaves fill out the grey branches. Enjoy their fun and funky look and spicy fragrance all season long. Although Brown Turkey Figs can grow to a medium height of 10 - 15 feet tall and 12 - 15 feet wide, they can also be pruned easily to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/grow-fruit-trees-in-a-small-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ekeep them at the right height\u003c\/a\u003e for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow a Brown Turkey Fig in the ground in warmer Zones where the climate is cooperative. Or, plant your tree in a large container in colder Zones or if space is at a premium. Brown Turkey Fig trees are partially self-pollinating, so you'll just need one for fruit. If you love figs, get yourself two or add another variety. Like most fruiting plants, a partner tree will really boost your productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you can plant Brown Turkey in a container and grow fruit from your deck, patio or balcony! It's also very tolerant of urban conditions, so you can enjoy fresh fruit in the heart of the city. Use them along a pool deck or near your kitchen door to have handy ingredients for hors d'oeuvres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown Turkey Fig belongs in every \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/design-tips-for-edible-gardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eedible landscape\u003c\/a\u003e! Any way you use it, Brown Turkey Fig can become a cherished specimen plant for you. The foliage and ornamental fruit definitely bring a high-end look to your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown Turkey is a great ornamental plant, either in the ground or in containers. The lush, large, tropical-looking foliage can screen out ugly views for you. Low branches provide wonderful screening to block unsightly views. It is also one of the best for containers grown as patio décor. Even container-grown plants can be placed \"strategically\" to boost your \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/plant-comparisons\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprivacy\u003c\/a\u003e. Use them very successfully as a wonderfully useful hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create a solid, fruitful screen, plant them 5 feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Grow them informally, not sheared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size of this tree will vary with the climate where it is being grown. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-best-fruit-trees-for-hot-climates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewarm climates\u003c\/a\u003e, they grow larger. In-ground trees can be used as a marvelous backdrop along a fence line. In growing Zones 5 and 6, just cover it well, or bring your container into an unheated garage or shed to go dormant over the winter. When you bring it back outside, the show begins again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Pro tip: get a sturdy plant caddy with wheels on the bottom. Place your container on top of the caddy first, before you fill it with dirt and plant your fig. It will make your life a lot easier!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Zones 5 and 6, in-ground plants may die back to the ground each year. They'll become a shrubbier plant with new growth from the roots each year. Consider them a landscape shrub that needs winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-will-my-fruit-be-ready-to-harvest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHarvests\u003c\/a\u003e a Year!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreba Crop in Spring \u0026amp; Main Crop in Early Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy \u0026amp; Sweet Fruit - Mild Nutty Tasting Edible Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazing, Fragrant Lobed Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlific, Vigorous Tree \u0026amp; Long-Lived\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible Landscaping, Screening\/Privacy, Containers, Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to have a green thumb to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/All-You-Need-to-Know-About-Fertilizing-a-Fig-Tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egrow a Fig tree\u003c\/a\u003e! They don't require a lot of fuss to keep them looking and performing their best. Simply plant your tree where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-much-sun-do-fruit-trees-need\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esunlight\u003c\/a\u003e a day. They'll do best in well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle with care when planting your Fig, as their roots display some sensitivity. Take your time and gently place the root ball into your planting hole. Follow planting instructions on your order confirmation and on our website. Use Nature Hills \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/nature-hills-root-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoot Booster\u003c\/a\u003e to get your new Fig tree off on the right start!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive Fig trees an even amount of water on a regular basis to avoid splitting fruit. Use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-right-way-to-water-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinger Test\u003c\/a\u003e to determine when to water. Stick your finger into the soil near the plant up to the 2nd knuckle. Getting dry? Time to water. Still moist? Skip watering and check in a day or two. They'll like a thick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e over their root systems, and you'll appreciate the savings on your water bill. Pull mulch back 6 inches back from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown Turkey requires hard pruning to keep its wide-spreading nature under control and promote a heavy main crop each season. Prune in winter while your tree is dormant. This is one of the best to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wej1ONhdd2Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEspalier\u003c\/a\u003e; a pruning technique that has been popular in Europe for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection of Fig Tree is cold-hardy down to zones 5, 6, and 7 outdoors but will need some winter insulation\/protection to survive. Some people do grow them in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/repot-your-container-fruit-tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e so they can be wintered in unheated garages, cool greenhouses, or areas where the plants remain dormant but will not get colder than about 20°F. These trees don't do best being brought in as houseplants, and do need to go dormant for winter, but can be temporarily \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/tropical-plant-care-indoors-and-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehoused indoors\u003c\/a\u003e during extreme weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown Turkey is a hardier selection that can be grown in the ground and will overwinter outside if the root system is heavily mulched and protected by a cage filled\u003cbr\u003ewith straw or mulch of some kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Be Grown in Containers in Zones 5 \u0026amp; 6 With Dormant Winter Protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust Have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fruit-trees-and-sunlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Enriched Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Eye Variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune During Dormancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-about-chill-hours-why-its-important\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLow Chill\u003c\/a\u003e - About 100 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtually Pest Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet tree-ripe Figs are one of the world's best taste and growing experiences. Plant your own Brown Turkey Fig to enjoy two crops a year! Order today at Nature Hills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":51770450379122,"sku":"19188","price":49.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/fig-brown-turkey-ficus-carica.jpg?v=1775651597"},{"product_id":"blackberry-chester-thornless","title":"Chester Thornless Blackberry Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop producer Chester Blackberry (Rubus 'Chester Thornless') is a wonderfully self-fruitful, semi-upright thornless Blackberry that produces high yields of large, firm berries in the peak of summer! Perfect for all-around use as a healthy snack, baking, desserts, and preserves, the fruit is sweet and not tart. These firm berries are best when ripened on the vine, and Chester is a robust Blackberry variety that stands up against common blights and cold winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pleated green leaves and Wild Rose-like pinkish-white flowers welcome spring and call \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e to arrive in swarms to assist with your fruit pollination! The nearly thornless canes are a delight to harvest from and wonderfully kid-friendly! Songbirds will adore these ouch-free canes to nest in and take shelter in all year round! You may wish to employ some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=bird%20netting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebird netting\u003c\/a\u003e to discourage your feathered friends from absconding with all your delicious fruit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChester is a late-season floricane (summer-bearing) berry bush that is very disease-resistant and heat-tolerant throughout USDA growing zones 5-8 and is remarkably easy to grow! This cold-hardy beauty produces even after the temperatures drop below zero. As for gardeners in the south, these berries tolerate the heat well and even arid conditions. In fact, their deeply hued berries keep their ravishing color despite the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake use of your fence line or add a few Chester Thornless Blackberries to your veggie garden. Create hedges and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/plant-comparisons\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprivacy\u003c\/a\u003e around your property without worrying about trespassers of both the two and four-legged kind! These flowering and fruiting ornamental bushes are perfect for double-duty \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/design-tips-for-edible-gardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eedible landscaping\u003c\/a\u003e in any sunny location you have on your property!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted with an early and a mid-season producer to extend your harvest while \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fruit-tree-pollination-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eincreasing pollination\u003c\/a\u003e amongst all bushes in the area! Use groupings of Blackberries to increase productivity and pollination, or a single specimen of these self-pollinating bushes! Chester Blackberry is great as a cottage garden backdrop or for casting shade in the herb and veggie garden! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBirds adore these\u003c\/a\u003e fruiting shrubs and nest and take shelter in them regularly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare your bakeware--you will want to fill up on these as you pick them fresh then use the rest in pies, jams, jellies, on your ice cream or yogurt, and anywhere else you can conceive to use them! And after you're all out of ideas, you can freeze the rest for smoothies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Reddish-Black Berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous Growth \u0026amp; Highly Productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer Ripening Thornless Floricanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderful Sweet Flavor - Not Tart!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous White Flowers for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible Landscaping, Hedges \u0026amp; Wildlife-Friendly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/plan-your-garden-by-planting-in-threes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGroupings\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackberry bushes thrive in full sun or partial shade - but you will enjoy more fruit in full sun! Plant your berry bush in a well-drained, enriched site with a 3-4 inch layer of arborist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e chips to hold in moisture and insulate the roots. Provide new shrubs with consistent moisture and regular fertility. Once established, provide extra moisture when fruiting and all summer. Chester Blackberries however thrive in poorer soil and less moisture once established!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePruning Floricane Blackberries\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, cut back older canes to the ground and dream of your impending harvest next year. Remove the canes completely after they have fruited over their entire length to encourage the production of new canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fruit-trees-and-sunlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnriched Well-Drained Soil \u0026amp; Moderate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold Hardy\/Heat-Tolerant Bushes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Pollinating - More Berries With Another Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-Resistant \u0026amp; Disease Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-comprehensive-pruning-guide-for-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e Floricanes After Fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600-700 Chill Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you see your Chester Thornless Blackberry covered in plump berries, you may wonder if it's black magic. Don't worry - it's just a phenomenal variety with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-create-a-childrens-garden-or-sensory-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ekid-friendly\u003c\/a\u003e magical Blackberries. If you don't have the patience for unproductive plants, you will love this Thornless Blackberry. Order your own today at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43612115796021,"sku":"22940","price":37.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/blackberry-chester-thornless-rubus-spp.jpg?v=1775654698"},{"product_id":"blueberry-bluecrop","title":"Bluecrop Blueberry Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bluecrop Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop') is known throughout the world as one of the most productive, flavorful varieties! This lovely plant produces fantastic, plump blueberries that are sure to please your palate. Gardeners across North America admire this disease-resistant variety, not just because it's easy to grow, but because it consistently yields high-quality large berries for salad, pies, and jams! In fact, it is the most widely grown variety in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pretty plant produces white bell-shaped flowers for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebees\u003c\/a\u003e in May, petite, waxy blossoms announce that blueberries are soon to follow! Taking about two to three months to mature but should be ripe once August arrives. You'll want to gather your recipes for blueberry pie, cobbler, jelly, jam, and syrup because this plant will provide you with ample opportunities to enjoy its scrumptious berries!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm, slightly aromatic, and wonderfully sweet fruit was an instant hit with commercial growers and home gardeners alike. A long harvest period lasting up to 2 weeks in the mid-season was also attractive to the home gardener! When winter comes around, the Bluecrop Blueberry will continue to add beauty to your garden with vivid and rich red-orange fall foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stately shrub grows upright with open branches and lance-shaped leaves. It makes an excellent border and can add some character to a shrub garden with its ornamental flair! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-blueberry-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e smaller for large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-grow-blueberries-in-containers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e and planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey make a beautiful, useful, hard-working and noteworthy choice for foundation planting in full sun. Enjoy dual-purpose screening, hedgerows and shelterbelts that give you and your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-botanical-for-backyard-birds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewildlife\u003c\/a\u003e ample food and sheltering privacy. The blooms, foliage, colorful berries, fall color and dense branching offer year-round appeal for any garden application and make landscapes come alive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-Season, Northern Highbush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Most Popular Blueberry Variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces Abundant, Large Berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Branches Add Winter Color \u0026amp; Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Fruitful - But Larger Harvest With A Pollinator Variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/design-tips-for-edible-gardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEdible Landscaping\u003c\/a\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProlific Bluecrop \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/make-blueberries-easy-to-grow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBlueberry\u003c\/a\u003e in well-drained, wet, or medium moisture soil. You'll want to water it frequently since its shallow fibrous roots need lots of moisture. Make sure your Bluecrop gets full sun, or partial shade in hot climates, and acidic soil rich with organic nutrients and quality mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fruit-trees-and-sunlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery Moist Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMulched\u003c\/a\u003e Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires pH of 5.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your own superfruit that’s also a gorgeous ornamental Highbush Bluecrop Blueberry Bush today at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluecrop is self fruitful, but always produces a heavier crop when planted with another mid-season selection. Pollination Partners: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blueberry-reka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eReka\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blueberry-duke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDuke\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blueberry-jersey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJersey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bluecrop Blueberry Bush is an excellent addition to any edible landscape, and you'll find plenty more options among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\" title=\"Shop Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eshrubs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Flowering Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eflowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e collections. This reliable variety thrives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zone-5-plants-trees-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Zone 5 Plants, Trees \u0026amp; Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003ezone 5 plants, trees \u0026amp; shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zone-6-plants-trees-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Zone 6 Plants, Trees \u0026amp; Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003ezone 6 plants, trees \u0026amp; shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e climates. For comprehensive care guidance, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/fruiting-bushes-shrubs-planting-pruning-care-tips\" title=\"Fruiting Bushes \u0026amp; Shrubs: Planting, Pruning \u0026amp; Care Tips\"\u003eFruiting Bushes \u0026amp; Shrubs: Planting, Pruning \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/pruning-blueberry-bushes\" title=\"Pruning Blueberry Bushes - How and When To\"\u003ePruning Blueberry Bushes - How and When To\u003c\/a\u003e articles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43612185657397,"sku":"18666","price":40.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/blueberry-bluecrop-vaccinium-corymbosum.jpg?v=1775655389"},{"product_id":"arborvitae-fire-chief","title":"Fire Chief™ Arborvitae","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and colorful Fire Chief™ Arborvitae, (Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe') is an evergreen plant that displays distinctive foliage coloration with reddish tips. Featuring a mid-sized rounded growth habit and an easy-to-grow nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fire Chief™ Arborvitae is well suited for providing attractive and colorful ornamentation amid the more usual greenery of the landscape. In addition to the red tips, the yellow-green foliage stands out dramatically!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 8 and grows into a showy evergreen ornamental 3-5 feet in height and a bit slimmer in width. A member of the Southern Living® plant line, the fiery color is disease, deer-resistant \u0026amp; cold hardy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed an eye-catching foundation hedge to light up your brick home, or a property divider that separates your front yard from the street? The Fire Chief™ is a surefire fit! Create colorful pops of red throughout mixed shrub borders, in the landscape by using this shrub as backdrops to your garden beds, and as prominent specimens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant large groupings and en masse installations for your backyard songbirds, and Fire Chief™ Arborvitae provides food and shelter for wildlife. In smaller settings, plant this showy ornamental in large planters and pots on your sunny porches and balcony gardens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed-Tipped Bright Green Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally Rounded Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Wildlife As A Food Source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds Color Well In Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat in Containers, Facer Plants, Edging \u0026amp; Border Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun, you will get the best red color when grown in full sun conditions and tolerates more shaded locations but the foliage is more green in coloration. Adaptable to a wide range of soil tolerance, Arborvitae prefers moist, well-drained loams, and Fire Chief™ is intolerant of dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good layer of mulch around their root and a good long drink before winter helps these evergreens resist both sun and winter burning. In areas with high deer pressure, treat with deer repellant from day one to train your local wildlife to steer clear of your shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun to Light Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular Moderate Moisture Access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim If Needed In Spring After First Flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable \u0026amp; Versatile Evergreens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fire Chief™ Arborvitae is a colorful and versatile mid-sized shrub that will You'll want a Fire Chief Arborvitae in your garden. Order from NatureHills.com today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612254634037,"sku":"18762","price":54.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/arborvitae-fire-chief-thuja-occidentalis.jpg?v=1775655254"},{"product_id":"blackberry-triple-crown-thornless","title":"Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut your sunshine to work with a trifecta of flavor, productivity and vigor. Triple Crown Blackberry (Rubus x 'Triple Crown') is a superb thornless Blackberry variety that produces up to 30 pounds of fruit once fully mature! Triple Crown Blackberry becomes a wonderful late-season treat for the entire family. Extend your harvest the easy way with this highly productive, self-pollinating, pest and disease-resistant variety!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA joint introduction by the USDA and Pacific West ARS, Triple Crown extends the season in your backyard orchard! This highly-rated variety allows you to grow your own abundant crop of large, juicy summer-bearing (floricane) Blackberries for fresh eating, baking, freezing and juicing. In addition to the delicious, big, glossy, berries! This is a pretty plant with bright green foliage and white spring blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a tidy growth habit, Triple Crown Blackberry is easy to keep up! Pick them early for a delicious sweet\/tart combination. Or wait until the birds come a-callin'! They know when the fruit is ripe, then hustle out to harvest your share of sugary sweet berries! If you don't want to share, you may want to invest in some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=netting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebird netting\u003c\/a\u003e. But we recommend just buying a couple of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/fruit-trees-and-plants\/fruit-trees-and-plants-varieties\/blackberries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eextra Blackberry shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e! You can choose an early and mid-season ripening Bramble to extend your harvest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also add a lovely accent plant in your landscape that increases your food security and works as lovely front and backyard edible landscaping fruit bushes! The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebee-friendly\u003c\/a\u003e white spring blooms and lush foliage create quite the spectacle in the spring and summer, followed by the juicy gleaming jewels in late summer! These thornless canes make harvest a snap - so go ahead and let the kids help without worrying about free acupuncture while harvesting and snacking!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird-friendly hedges and property division, Blackberries are great backdrops to veggie and herb gardens and look great as flowering\/fruiting anchors to garden beds and borders! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/design-tips-for-edible-gardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLet your landscaping feed you\u003c\/a\u003e and your family! Great for preserves, pies, fresh eating and desserts, these big juicy berries! The delicious fruits contain a long list of desirable nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and dietary fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuicy Sugar-Sweet Black Fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Flavor \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly Productive \u0026amp; Semi-Erect Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved Late Season Summer-Bearing Floricane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Pollinating White Spring Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Textured Foliage \u0026amp; Thornless Canes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive Bramble plants full sun so they can achieve fruit production in abundance. Space Blackberry plants five feet apart. Leave the new canes in place to fruit for next year. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 9! Plant in well-drained soil with moderate moisture throughout the growing and fruiting season. Provide a layer of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e over the root system to hold in moisture and insulate the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-fruit-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e or top new floricanes back to 5-6 feet. Tip prune the canes back once they reach 42 inches to encourage fruiting laterals and maintain the upright, bushy form. Once canes have fruited, and been harvested, cut those canes right down to the root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fruit-trees-and-sunlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular Moderate Moisture \u0026amp; Appreciates Mulched Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive to a Variety of Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest and Disease Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Fertile - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fruit-tree-pollination-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIncreased Harvest\u003c\/a\u003e With Multiple Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 - 500 Chill Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease place your order just as soon as you can! People across the country are waking up to the fact that producing fruit from homegrown bushes is an excellent investment in food security! Order Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry from NatureHills.com, the small fruit experts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43612265840693,"sku":"18651","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/blackberry-triple-crown-thornless-rubus-x.jpg?v=1775654721"},{"product_id":"coreopsis-cosmic-eye","title":"Big Bang™ Cosmic Eye Coreopsis","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eOut of This World Big Bang™ Cosmic Eye Coreopsis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent Yellow to Deep Maroon Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlific Bloomer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdored By Beneficial Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Bang™ Cosmic Eye Coreopsis (Coreopsis x 'Cosmic Eye') is a garden perennial that possesses prolific, bi-colored flowers and a hardy nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark-yellow center and prominent, deep-maroon eye (tipped in bright yellow), creates an eye-catching blend of colors that pops out of the garden at any angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Cosmic Eye is a variety of Coreopsis with a spectacular color that begins in early summer and lasts into autumn. 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That's what you get with a Ryusen weeping Japanese maple for sale at Nature Hills. Unlike other weeping maples with delicate lacy foliage, Ryusen keeps its classic star-shaped leaves while delivering that dramatic weeping form you're after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Ryusen Outperforms Other Weeping Maples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost weeping Japanese maples struggle in full sun, but Ryusen (Acer palmatum 'Ryusen') breaks that mold. This is one of the most heat-tolerant weeping varieties you'll find, thriving in zones 5-8 with full sun to partial shade. When other maples need afternoon protection, Ryusen keeps performing. The secret is in those palmate leaves, which handle heat better than the dissected foliage found on Crimson Queen or Tamukeyama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you're working with a narrow space, here's where Ryusen really shines. Left unstaked, it naturally forms a 5-10 foot mound. But stake the central leader and watch it transform into a 15-20 foot specimen that cascades from above while staying just 5-6 feet wide. That's half the width of most weeping maples, which means you can tuck it into tight spots where broader varieties won't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Growing Made Simple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRyusen's compact root system makes it exceptional for patio containers and deck gardens. Start with a 20-gallon pot for a mature tree, or begin smaller and graduate up as it grows. The narrow profile means you're not sacrificing poolside space or pathway clearance for that statement tree you want. Water features, entryways, courtyards, Ryusen works where space matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Seasons of Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSpring growth emerges bright green with hints of bronze, settling into deep green by summer. Fall brings warm golden-orange tones before the leaves drop to reveal graceful branching through winter. The show changes, but it never stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Banks, Walls, and Focal Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe name translates to \"flowing water,\" and that's exactly how Ryusen behaves when planted to cascade over retaining walls or slope edges. Plant it at the top of a bank and let the branches spill downward. Position it near patios for overhead interest without the massive canopy. Use it as a garden centerpiece where its unique form (one of the few non-lace weeping maples available) stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReady to add this heat-tough, space-smart weeping maple to your landscape? Order your Ryusen and we'll ship it at the right time for your zone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container | 2-3 ft","offer_id":43612613771317,"sku":"14465","price":199.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/japanese-maple-ryusen-acer-palmatum.jpg?v=1775617882"},{"product_id":"buttonbush-magical-moonlight","title":"Magical Moonlight Buttonbush","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eButterflies Adore Magical Moonlight Buttonbush\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf Hybrid of a Beloved Native Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of Tiny, Tubular Flowers Pack Into Showy White Bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCute Flower Heads Shaped Like Pom Poms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredibly Fragrant Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderful Pollinator Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers Develop into Seeds for Birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy, Thick Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded, Compact Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates Wet Environments and Boggy Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat in Rain Gardens or Near Downspouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely Adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in Large Outdoor Containers for Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in Full Sun, Partial Shade or Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardens are places where fanciful daydreams come to life. \u003cstrong\u003eWhimsy meets performance with the unique Magical® Moonlight Buttonbush\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Kolmoon').\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse these compact deciduous shrubs in low-lying spots in your landscape. They look incredible near water, and provide so much value to your local butterflies, honey bees and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also excellent landscape shrubs with exceptionally beautiful ornamental features. Rely on them to help define your space without regard to sun conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncredibly fragrant, long-lasting blooms cover these mounded shrubs for weeks in the early season. Each fuzzy, round bloom is actually a tightly packed sphere of tubular flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you know how much hummingbirds love these tubular-shaped flowers with protruding, yellow-tipped stamens?\u003c\/strong\u003e These symbiotic partners make a perfect match for use in Butterfly or Pollinator Gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterflies and bees are attracted to its nectar. Bees use their blooms to produce honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagical Moonlight Buttonbush is a naturally dwarfed version of the native Buttonbush. They'll fit in small space gardens, and can even be kept in outdoor containers for many years with plenty of supplemental water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark green foliage is textured and lustrous. Leverage their lush fullness as an attractive privacy screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn bloom, you'll be enchanted by their honey-sweet fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Slowly over the course of the season, they'll morph into seeded fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese magnificent shrubs are an excellent choice in naturalized landscapes. Waterfowl and shorebirds consume the seeds; and wood ducks protect their brooding nests in the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet your landscape design soar with these extra-special shrubs. Become part of the grander web of life, and enjoy their charm at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrant your wishful plantings a net positive impact. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder Magical Moonlight Buttonbush from our wildlife plant experts today\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Magical Moonlight Buttonbush in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow these in woodland gardens to provide scent, shapely and texture to otherwise dim or drab areas. Use them in an undulating row, or loose zigzag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll grow together and touch if you plant them three feet apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. Vary the width between plants—all the way out to eight feet apart—to create a natural-looking clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a tried-and-true garden formula that an odd number of plants looks best. Try an offset planting on either side of a Cottage Garden gate, with three on one side and five on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat their use in a mass planting along a low-lying hollow. \u003cstrong\u003eCreate a soft, flowering edge to lakes, streams and ponds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll be wonderful in Rain Gardens. Make a plan to slow potentially polluted runoff from roofs and streets, using hard-working moisture-loving plants and a series of berms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith proper care, Magical Moonlight Buttonbush can also provide screening in urban roof gardens. Place it near a Rain Barrel, or set it up on an automated watering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow exciting to make the most of your landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nature Hills offers so many water-loving plants to partner with, including sweet Sedge grasses and boldly colorful Upright Red Chokeberry shrubs. Let your creativity soar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a durable shrub that tolerates most sites and any amount of sunlight. It truly loves rich organic moist soil best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork in a few handfuls of compost, and a packet of Nature Hills Root Booster to the backfill soil, following directions. You'll support the tiniest feeder roots over the entire life of your plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButtonbush can tolerate moist soils. Ensure they receive plenty of water on a consistent schedule. Apply mulch over the root system, but please don't let it directly touch the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune to shape in late winter. Remove damaged branches at that time, clipping at a 45-degree angle above a swollen leaf bud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll be thrilled with these outstanding landscape plants. \u003cstrong\u003eMake your order for Magical Moonlight Buttonbush now\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we will ship to you at the correct planting time for your growing zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo ahead and do your Happy Dance when you see the sturdy boxes arrive on your doorstep!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612615245877,"sku":"18990","price":70.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/buttonbush-magical-moonlight-cephalanthus-occidentalis.jpg?v=1775618682"},{"product_id":"corydalis-canary-feathers","title":"Canary Feathers Corydalis","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eExceptional Shade Accent Corydalis Canary Feathers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant Yellow Blooms Summer Through Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Lasting Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterflies Appreciate the Nectar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-Textured, Blue-Green Leaves All Season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Hanging Baskets and Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue-Green, Feathery Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Color in Full Shade or Part Shade Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in Zones 6-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatch sunshine for your shade garden this season with yellow flowering Canary Feathers Corydalis (Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'). Brighten up your dimly lit corners with these canary yellow blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular blooms appear in summer and last through fall\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tall 9-inch spikes reach high above the mounded foliage, and produce a plethora of tubular flowers that are beloved by hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low-growing, long-blooming perennial will softly fill in at the edge of your plantings. Starting in early spring, their \u003cstrong\u003edelicate blue-green foliage creates a lush look\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in containers or hanging baskets as a very effective \"Filler\". In the ground, consider them a dynamic, compact layer of long-lasting color and space them 12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll do terrific in less than four hours of sunlight a day. Decorate a north or east-facing balcony with this showy shade bloomer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Proven Winners® selection is recommended by the Dallas Arboretum\u003c\/strong\u003e. The softly lobed, compound foliage delivers very pretty visual appeal to your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoordinate this selection in front of larger Great Expectations Hosta to pick up the gold-tones. Or let their bold flowers contrast with the textured, blue-green leaves of Elegans Hosta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturalize Canary Feathers in your woodland scenes for a nectar-rich bounty. \u003cstrong\u003eYou'll support the needs of beneficial pollinators in your local ecosystem!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse them to spice up a neglected bare spot where other flowering plants might languish. Corydalis spreads nicely to fill in as groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis natural hybrid Corydalis performs well and is blissfully easy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e. It partners beautifully with our other shade-loving perennials...from Ferns to Hosta and Astilbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely Canary Feathers Corydalis has no serious pest or disease issues with moderate water requirements. Rabbits tend to pass it by, but you'll be so pleased to see all the butterflies it attracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder enough Canary Feathers Corydalis to complete your project at once\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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While noteworthy for the foliage alone, when spring arrives - you won't believe your eyes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the flat, toy spinners, the bright tri-color Daisy-like blooms look like they could start twirling at any second! The 1 ½-inch blossoms have pollen-laden white centers with varying shades of fuchsia blending out to fiery-orange tips. The effect is almost neon in the sun, especially when they cover the foliage like a thick floral carpet in your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire Spinner® will bloom every spring and last into summer. The foliage is evergreen, enhancing your winter landscape's darker colors. Butterflies love them but the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-west\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeer\u003c\/a\u003e and rabbits tend to leave them alone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire Spinner® is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egroundcover\u003c\/a\u003e that lays down a carpet of stunning color each spring. Evergreen in mild-winter climates of USDA planting zones 5 - 8, these flowering groundcover only grow 2-3 inches tall but spread up to 18 inches wide. Great for Xeriscaping and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/firewise-landscaping-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFire-wise\u003c\/a\u003e landscaping!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXeric gardening is a hot trend right now, but for many in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/five-astounding-native-plants-for-the-southwestern-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSouthwestern\u003c\/a\u003e US - it's a must! Ice Plants are perfect for those difficult, dry spots in your yard, or any space where you could use its dense nature to control those pesky weeds. Just imagine this fiery carpet of stunning color as a border along your driveway to welcome you home each day with its stunning color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would also look amazing trailing over the sides of your patio containers. Even the most sun-baked poolside seating area, patio, balcony, or front porch gains vivid year-round beauty when Fire Spinner® is included in a mixed planter as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efiller and spiller\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's hardy, easy to manage, and will fit into those difficult-to-manage areas. They thrive in dry and hot conditions. Plant in low-maintenance \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/xeriscaping-how-to-create-a-lush-drought-tolerant-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eXeric Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e to save water, replacing a bit of the lawn with other xeric plants like Agave, Yucca, and other Delosperma, Hens-and-Chicks, or as a bright skirt around \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/bushes-and-shrubs\/bushes-and-shrubs-types\/xeriscape-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eXeric Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny sunny spot where you need its low-growing stature of this fast-spreading, dazzling groundcover like hard-to-mow hillsides or in borders for hot, dry, sunny steep slopes, or the tops of retaining walls, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, Alpine rockeries, or front of the border as edging!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-10-salt-tolerant-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ealong the coast\u003c\/a\u003e or have sand dunes that need some fire? Plant these salt-tolerant little gems in your Zen Garden of raked sand, fine gravel, or stone (referred to as Karesansui Gardens) for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-meditation-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emeditative\u003c\/a\u003e experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are laden with pollen and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-color-flowers-do-bees-like\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enectar for bees\u003c\/a\u003e and butterflies, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePollinators\u003c\/a\u003e Gardens are fantastic locations for Fire Spinner®! Enjoy the nearly continuous display of glowing flowers while transforming the front of the garden border with cheerful blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, Fuchsia-Orange-Yellow Prolific Daisy-Like Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVital Nectar \u0026amp; Pollen For Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Other Beneficial Insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleshy Succulent-Like Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms Very Low-Growing Groundcover Mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastic In Harsh, Sunny Conditions \u0026amp; Sand Dunes Along Beaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat En Masse, Containers, Hell Strips, Edging, Erosion Control \u0026amp; Borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIce Plants need a very fast-draining location with plenty of sun to flower their best. Preferring sandy, rocky, and gravel soil conditions. Water as needed during the first year in the ground to establish a deep, healthy root system using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-right-way-to-water-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinger Test\u003c\/a\u003e, allowing them to dry out some between waterings. Afterward, Delosperma are very \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elow-water usage\u003c\/a\u003e plants. But for the best flowering display, provide some summer watering during prolonged drought and excessive heat. Back off watering in early autumn so they can go into fall a bit drier, that way they can harden off before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll plants appreciate a 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to hold moisture underground and insulate the roots. Mulch also helps keep soil from splashing on and covering the low-growing foliage, for a neater, cleaner look. It is recommended you cover these succulent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eperennials\u003c\/a\u003e with row covers or frost blankets if you live in an area that has heavy snowfall in the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, prune out any branching that has died back and fertilize in the spring and early summer to keep the flowers popping and help keep the leaves plump!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Evergreen\/Semi-Evergreen\/Perennial Succulent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Fast-Draining Soil - Sandy\/Gravely Soil Is Best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt\/Coastal-Tolerant \u0026amp; Drought Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune In Early Spring \u0026amp; Fertilize Spring\/Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant - Pest \u0026amp; Disease Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carpet of stunning color every spring! Quite simply a spectacular plant with a variety of outstanding features, the Fire Spinner® Ice Plant is a must-have for your xeric landscape! Order now at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61477923914098,"sku":"23455E","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43612616785973,"sku":"19953","price":31.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/ice-plant-fire-spinner-delosperma-x.jpg?v=1775651249"},{"product_id":"hydrangea-ruby-slippers","title":"Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDwarf Size, Fiery Color, Huge Blooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers') is a compact, cold-hardy Oakleaf Hydrangea that delivers big color for small spaces. This dwarf flowering shrub produces \u003cstrong\u003emassive cone-shaped flower clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e that begin white, then blush to pink, and \u003cstrong\u003edeepen into a rich ruby red by late summer\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003esturdy stems\u003c\/strong\u003e hold blooms upright through wind and rain, and the \u003cstrong\u003edeeply lobed\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green foliage turns \u003cstrong\u003espicy mahogany red in fall\u003c\/strong\u003e for even more visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite its smaller size,\u003cstrong\u003e Ruby Slippers makes a big statement!\u003c\/strong\u003e This dense shrub grows just 3 to 4 feet tall and wide with an upright, rounded habit. The \u003cstrong\u003e9-inch flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e shoot above the foliage for an eye-catching display. Winter interest comes from \u003cstrong\u003eexfoliating bark and dried flower heads that persist through the cold months\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is both beautiful and useful in fresh-cut arrangements or dried décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"#jump-to-care\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eHuge white blooms mature to bright pink and deep ruby red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eCompact 3 to 4 foot size fits small gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMahogany-red fall foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e adds fiery autumn color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eGreat for fresh or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/cutting-and-drying-hydrangea-flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edried flower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eExfoliating bark adds texture for winter appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eCold and heat-tolerant in USDA zones 5 to 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong stems resist flopping in storms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eButterfly and pollinator friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDeer resistant and low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a tidy 3 to 4-foot form and multi-stemmed habit, \u003cstrong\u003eRuby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/strong\u003e fits effortlessly into small yards or large designs that need compact power. Ideal for use in small spaces, containers, woodland borders, or foundation plantings, Ruby Slippers Hydrangea is as versatile as it is stunning!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSpectacular specimen or accent plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eCurb appeal booster in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/best-foundation-plants-for-easy-curb-appeal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efoundation plantings\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003ePerfect for containers and patio planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eLovely \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/hydrangea-varieties-perfect-for-shade-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHydrangea for shaded woodland gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eUse along tree lines or garden paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful border or informal hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eAdds color to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/top-5-plants-you-need-in-your-summer-cut-flower-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecutting gardens\u003c\/a\u003e and floral designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eFantastic in pollinator and native plant gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis North American native is well adapted to a wide range of climates and thrives in USDA growing zones 5 through 9. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, organically rich soil. This \u003cstrong\u003edeciduous \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/best-dwarf-shrubs-for-small-spaces-big-impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edwarf shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an easy-care \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/collections\/oakleaf-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOakleaf Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e that requires minimal effort once established. It is a strong grower with lasting color and low water needs once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best planted in spring or fall. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/planting-hydrangeas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSee how here!\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to part shade; afternoon shade is helpful in hot climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, well-drained, organically rich soil; tolerates acidic and clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enjoys consistent moisture, especially in summer heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apply a 3 to 4 inch layer of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003earborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to conserve moisture and regulate temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use a slow-release fertilizer for blooming or acid-loving plants in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Info\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oakleaf Hydrangeas bloom on old wood; prune immediately after flowering if needed. Remove winter-damaged stems in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRenewal Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rarely needed thanks to compact size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Needs\/Perks\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003eDeer-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003eHeat-tolerant, cold-hardy, and handles humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003eTolerant of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/simple-solutions-acidic-soil-conditions-made-easy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eacidic soil\u003c\/a\u003e and urban conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick Your Heels for Ruby Slippers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith huge ruby-red blooms, spicy fall foliage, and a compact size that fits almost anywhere, Ruby Slippers Hydrangea brings big drama without the bulk. Whether you're creating a \u003cem\u003ecottage garden\u003c\/em\u003e, enhancing a patio, or adding a magical focal point to your front yard, this easy-care native shrub delivers year-round beauty. Buy yours today! Nature Hills will ship at the right planting time for your growing zone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":62134408282482,"sku":"23954","price":24.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":51770515063154,"sku":"20042","price":37.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43612618162229,"sku":"19637","price":90.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/hydrangea-ruby-slippers.jpg?v=1775652669"},{"product_id":"beautiful-wood-fern","title":"Beautiful Wood Fern","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beautiful Wood Fern (Dryopteris pulcherrima) is a recent variety of Fern with the most luxuriously fine-cut fronds that are soft and delicate! The feathery texture adds a graceful and elegant beauty that only something with the name Beautiful can impart to the shade garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Latin, pulcherrima means \"beautiful\", and once you see this new variety of Fern, you're sure to understand the reason for its name! This shade-tolerant, hardy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fern-life-cycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eperennial Fern\u003c\/a\u003e features richly green, arching fronds with an elegant spreading informal vase shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=wood%20fern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWood Ferns\u003c\/a\u003e are heat and drought-tolerant, with an evergreen nature that ensures year-round interest! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 6-9, they may be semi-evergreen or perennial after an especially cold winter. Maturing into 2-foot tall and wide fountains of green finery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Wood Fern has a light, airy appearance and is perfect for beneath shade trees or other empty spots where you'd like something vibrant and green to fill the space. Plant some of these around trees, shrubs or anywhere you'd love some lovely, evergreen groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beautiful Wood Fern would make a lovely choice for any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-design-a-marvelous-shade-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eshade garden\u003c\/a\u003e or understory beneath a canopy of trees or the shady side of your home! Versatile and hardy, Wood Ferns are sure to please you whether you use them as a groundcover, in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e, or as an accent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerns are rabbit and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-west\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeer-resistant\u003c\/a\u003e and are great for out-of-the-way wooded areas and edges of your property without worry of damage. Create shady garden glens and woodland drifts with these versatile shade garden plants! You'll gain cool and refreshing beauty where bare ground once lay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundcover Fern is very striking when planted in large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/plan-your-garden-by-planting-in-threes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egroups\u003c\/a\u003e and allowed to naturalize freely \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/catch-the-drift-on-mass-planting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003een masse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich Green Fine-Cut Lacy Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen In Mild Winter Climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLush Year-Round Garden Finery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Container Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEn Masse, Groundcover, Edging \u0026amp; Shade-Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood Ferns are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/growing-ferns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeasy to grow\u003c\/a\u003e and thrives in moist, rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Handling heat and humidity fine, these Ferns do not like drying out too much, so be ready to provide supplemental moisture during prolonged heat and drought conditions. Top-dress with compost and 3-4 inches of arborist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e to keep the roots cool, hold moisture, and block weed competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-to-divide-different-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDivide plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the early spring before new growth emerges. In spring before new growth begins, tidy up the mounds by removing or gently raking away any old, dead debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Shade \u0026amp; Part Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpressively Heat \u0026amp; Humidity Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Well-Drained Rich Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to High Moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit-Resistant Easy-Care \u0026amp; Low-Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd grace and beauty to your shade garden with the Beautiful Wood Fern's elegant green finery! Order enough to fill your landscape in refreshing fronds today from NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43612638871605,"sku":"22212","price":35.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/beautiful-wood-fern-dryopteris-pulcherrima.jpg?v=1775651441"},{"product_id":"buzz-sky-blue-butterfly-bush","title":"Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a plant you can feel great about this season! For deliciously cool-toned lavender-blue blooms and silvery, gray-green foliage, the naturally dwarf Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii 'TOBUDSKYBL') can't be beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning, 6-inch spikes of clustered blossoms arch up and above the graceful, elliptical foliage. You won't be the only one who is impressed by these showy blooms! The Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bushes are compact, woody perennials that have an incredible allure to pollinators. They are nectar powerhouses and attract butterflies, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e, and honeybees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith blooms that last from summer through fall, planting these will provide a critical nectar resource for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-plants-to-attract-monarch-butterflies-to-the-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMonarch\u003c\/a\u003e butterflies as they prepare for their annual migration. You can add them into a fully integrated Butterfly Garden complete with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/preparing-a-feast-for-your-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHost Plants\u003c\/a\u003e for caterpillars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis improved cultivar won't get lanky, leggy, or self-seed. It simply performs beautifully for you, year after year. The flowers smell terrific, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a mounded form, the compact Buzz™ Sky Blue is easy to grow and quite hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9. The play of the mounded form and the dramatic blue flower spikes bring excitement to your garden design. Enjoy watching the play of butterflies feasting from the laden blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuzz™ Sky Blue is a joy in almost any sunny location. They stay small enough to use as a facer for taller shrubs and hedges and make a dynamic border plant! Growing 3-4 feet in height and width, the airy branching won't block your view. Deer don't prefer the taste, so they are rarely damaged. a great choice as an addition to your garden border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnliven established evergreen trees with these beautiful, hard-working plants. Create a raised bed on the sunny side of your tree and use multiple plants in a loose, zigzagging planting pattern. You'll be thrilled with the added color and charm. Greet guests by planting several along your walkway. Use at the corners of your veggie patch to draw flying visitors \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/what-to-plant-for-late-summer-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elate in the growing season\u003c\/a\u003e, as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr, you can start small by using them in containers on either side of your garden gate. However you use them, your local pollinators will appreciate it. With an arching, mounded growth habit, they fill a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer\u003c\/a\u003e perfectly. Add these dwarf Butterfly Bushes as a \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/floral-designing-for-containers-and-arrangements-with-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThriller\u003c\/a\u003e\" to decorative planters on either side of your front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sky-blue panicles make perfect cuttings to bring a burst of color to flower arrangements. And it produces so many clusters, that your garden won't miss out on the bright color these clusters provide! Use them by themselves, or mix them with other colors in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/search\/?q=buzz%E2%84%A2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBuzz™ series\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll love the lively depth of color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e borders become lively and Butterflies are must-haves for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePollinator\u003c\/a\u003e garden. Plant these airy shrubs in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock\u003c\/a\u003e Garden as easily as the pampered Rose Garden for plenty of flowering filler to go with your Rose \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-perennials-to-use-in-cut-flower-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebouquets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabulous, Cool-Toned Fragrant Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Lasting Color Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic Silvery Gray-Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-Sized Blooms on a Compact Dwarf Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds Local Butterflies, Hummingbirds \u0026amp; Helpful For Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved Cultivar Behaves Beautifully in the Landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge Your Garden Beds \u0026amp; Perfect for Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-grow-care-for-butterfly-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeasy-care Butterfly Bushes\u003c\/a\u003e in full sun, where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. More flowers? You bet that's worth it. In addition to full sun, provide a medium amount of water on a regular basis, so it can grow to its fullest potential. Don't worry about the occasional vacation. These durable plants are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/xeriscaping-how-to-create-a-lush-drought-tolerant-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewaterwise\u003c\/a\u003e. Buddleias do best in well-drained soil with moderate enrichment, but they won't tolerate wet roots. Use containers or elevate the planting bed, if your soil drains poorly. Provide a 3-4 inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e and Nature Hills \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/nature-hills-root-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRoot Booster\u003c\/a\u003e for lifelong support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll enjoy the largest flower display if you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-about-deadheading-for-more-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeadhead\u003c\/a\u003e the spent blooms. We like to invest in a cute pair of small garden snips and call it \"me time\" out in your garden. It takes about 3 minutes and gives you a chance to enjoy your plant up close and personal. Buddleia can act as herbaceous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePerennials\u003c\/a\u003e in cooler climates but are woody shrubs in warmer winter-growing zones. Prune back in the early spring before new growth emerges, even pruning down near the ground if your shrub dies back in the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-Care Full Sun Shrubs\/Perennial Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil - But Tolerates Xeric Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular Moderate Moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune In Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarely Damaged by Deer \u0026amp; Urban Environment Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuddleia as a species may grow a bit too well in certain areas. Don't fear! We protect your local ecosystem with a software tool called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e. It helps Nature Hills follow all local, state and federal regulations for plants that can become invasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we can ship this into your area, you'll adore your new Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush. So will all your local pollinators! Get your color fix with the Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush! This is a must-have for your home to bring color, life, form, and fragrance together uniquely and vibrantly! Order at Nature Hills Nursery today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":51770448281970,"sku":"21699","price":74.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/buzz-sky-blue-butterfly-bush-buddleia-davidii.jpg?v=1775618388"},{"product_id":"buzz-hot-raspberry-butterfly-bush","title":"Buzz™ Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a fool-proof butterfly-attracting garden, Buzz™ Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii BUZZ 'Hot Raspberry') is the place to start. This new Buddleia is taking the garden world by storm. Be the first in your neighborhood to have this beauty. The list of wonderful qualities of this Butterfly Bush is long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor starters, it is more compact and less gangly than the species so it is the perfect fit for smaller gardens. It's not a true dwarf, so it still gives you a good vertical presence. The flowers are absolutely unforgettable! Long tapering spikes of bright hot, raspberry-pink florets bloom continuously from spring to fall. They are famously fragrant, to you and to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncredible blooms that fire up your landscape with bold color and let you relax with their low-maintenance nature and fine texture! The big bottle brush blooms are brilliantly colored and the flying flowers appear to enjoy the nectar just might feel a twinge of jealousy! Hardy in USDA growing zones 5-10, these are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edrought\u003c\/a\u003e and deer tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you put them in your borders or in pots around your patio, make sure that you place them where you can enjoy their fragrance and the hordes of butterflies they are going to attract! Pollinator and cottage gardens, mixed-shrub borders and rock gardens are ideal locations for these compact perennial plants!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis also makes it a perfect plant for larger containers and planters around your home both \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flowering-shrubs-to-punch-up-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efront and back yard\u003c\/a\u003e! Plant around seating areas in planters to add height to your privacy when barbecuing and sunbathing. Or plant it as an airy hedge and backdrop for garden borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-Sized Airy Tender Perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-Colored Magenta Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy \u0026amp; Carefree Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderful Scent that Attracts Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller Compact Buddleia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Buddleia in full sun and well-drained moderately moist soil. Plant in about any type of soil that isn't soggy and top off with a 3-4 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and insulate the roots. In very early spring, before you see new growth, prune the entire plant near the ground to ensure an even new flush of growth each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-pre-planned-perennial-garden-for-full-sun-areas\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture \u0026amp; Fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/butterfly-bush-pruning\"\u003ePrune\u003c\/a\u003e to Ground Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant \u0026amp; Fast Growth Rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy grow and easy care. You get lots of returns on very little care with this great shrub. Buzz™ Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush will anchor your butterfly garden for years to come, but only if you order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61461611708786,"sku":"22975E","price":21.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":51773129097586,"sku":"21898","price":74.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/buzz-hot-raspberry-butterfly-bush-buddleia-davidii.jpg?v=1775618387"},{"product_id":"evercolor-everlime-variegated-sedge","title":"EverColor® Everlime Variegated Sedge Grass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you crave year-round motion and energy for your garden this year? Nothing does that as well as Grasses and Sedges! They are super easy to care for, they fit into just about any garden style, and now ... there are so many colors and forms to choose from!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the very best is EverColor® Everlime Sedge Grass PP #25,622 (Carex oshimensis 'Everlime')! Once you try it you will agree that it is such a great and adaptable plant. It stands out from other Carex with eye-catching, spring-green blades with a lime-green edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early spring until autumn's frost, you'll enjoy bright-hued blades of color swaying in the breeze! Summer brings brown, spiky seed heads for added interest and motion in the wind! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, Everlime grows 12 - 15 inches in height and spreads 18 - 24 inches wide forming colorful clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverlime Variegated Sedge makes a magnificent groundcover or try it in your favorite container as both a 'thriller' and a 'spiller'! It will bring light and texture to any garden combo! The distinctive green foliage with lime margins really sets off nearly every other color and plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverlime can also stabilize and beautify that hard-to-maintain slope. Looking absolutely stunning planted en masse, as ground cover, or in long winding rows along your garden beds and bodies of water. Easy-care perennials, Carex are low-growing focal points and low maintenance interest for a wide variety of landscape applications. They add an amazing designer touch to your landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms a neat and easily controlled mound that looks fantastic in a row along the edge of a perennial bed or filling in large beds under trees. High style and high impact, the killer green and tidy clump formation lend themselves to formal garden styles. While the soft texture and lively colors work just as well in informal gardens as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTolerating wet to soggy soil conditions is what really sets these apart from other Ornamental Grasses. Water features become the main attraction, and Rain Gardens gain a vibrant lime-green addition of soothing texture and motion that only Sedge Grass brings to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful Spring Green \u0026amp; Lime-Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive Varigated Ornamental Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRustic \u0026amp; Formal Style!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-Round Color \u0026amp; Motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraceful, Fine Texture!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdging, Container Thrillers, Garden Filler \u0026amp; Specimen Plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverColor® Everlime Variegated Sedge Grass does its very best in full shade and part shade conditions, a rarity among Ornamental Grasses, but Everlime can take morning like a champ too! If you want easy-to-grow and low-maintenance, then you can't beat Everlime! Preferring moist, well-drained soils, Sedge is not particular about where it grows, tolerating moist to dry conditions, Sedge does not tolerate being waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSedge is deer-resistant once established and very low maintenance. EverColor® Everlime keeps its shape and color all year and shouldn't need to be pruned, however, you can crop back the plant in early spring if needed to remove last year's growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-Hardy In Full Sun \u0026amp; Partial Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Wet Soil Loving Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Back In Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-Easy Care \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether your garden style is rustic or formal, EverColor® Everlime Variegated Sedge Grass will brighten it all year! Get the bold color you crave by ordering from Nature Hills Nursery today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43613006168117,"sku":"20898","price":29.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/evercolor-everlime-variegated-sedge-carex-oshimensis.jpg?v=1775618583"},{"product_id":"evercolor-everillo-carex","title":"Evercolor® Everillo Sedge Grass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EverColor® series of sedge grass is known for its quality selection, so the arrival of the EverColor Everillo Sedge Grass (Carex oshimensis 'Everillo') should excite those familiar with the brand. Those who have not heard much about EverColor® should read on to understand what the big deal is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular Sedge Grass is new to the game, but it sure does make a loud entrance! This evergreen groundcover sports neon lime green foliage that arches wide around its epicenter, giving a burst of color to any garden lucky to have some!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Grass ages, it slowly turns more and more golden which adds to its seasons of interest. It's hard for words to do this transformation justice, so we at Nature Hills highly recommend you pick one up and see for yourself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne way to affect your plant's appearance is to regulate the amount of sunlight it receives through the seasons. More direct sunlight exposure tends to mean your Sedge will start to show off its amber hues much sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EverColor® Everillo Sedges boast a mounding growth habit, which means the growth is largely centered around the middle of the Sedge. As the Grass grows longer it will begin to arch out from its core and add dimension and texture to your garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its compact growth and root structure, the Everillo Sedge can grow either free-range in the garden or fit in different types of containers! The unique growth of this Sedge makes it a perfect fit for window box planters too! If used in planters, several of them can be placed spread through a balcony or porch border for a bright accenting plant that will pleasantly add ambiance to the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of these Sedge plants in sequence bring a vivid pop of color to borders! Use them as the edge of a flower bed for a green border marker, or align them with a walkway to bring attention to the start of a garden bed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed something to round out the empty patches in your Rock Garden? The wide spread of this Sedge grass's foliage makes it an excellent choice for a groundcover filler. Likewise, Sedge works in Rain Gardens and higher moisture areas too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter where you plant this Carex it is important to remember that this Grass is a surefire way to spice up your garden in dreary winter months. Plant this Grass according to what parts of your growing space will need that extra \"oomph\" to cheer you up in the dead of winter in frost-free climates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Perennials - Evergreen In Warm Climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeon Lime Green Foliage!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArching Spilling Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat In Containers \u0026amp; Planters \u0026amp; Small-Space Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning Accent Plant, En Masse, Edging \u0026amp; Perfect for Slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EverColor® Carex is going to be mighty thirsty when you first transplant this bright grass. Be sure to water regularly while it's getting established, then you should be able to tone it down to a weekly watering session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sedge prefers partial shade to full shade and it can be susceptible to sun damage if left in full sun for long periods of time. If you start to notice signs of damage caused by excessive sun exposure you should consider replanting to more shady spots in your growing area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EverColor™ Everillo Carex tends to appreciate water more than your average Grass, so in an effort to preemptively assist in healthy growth, you need to pick the right soil. Moist, well-drained soils are the best for a healthy evergreen Grass such as this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sedge Grass should hardly ever require pruning. 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Order your own EverColor® Everillo Sedge for your garden designs today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61478790332786,"sku":"23504E","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43613119807541,"sku":"20897","price":37.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/evercolor-everillo-sedge-grass-perennial-nature-hills-nursery-1-container-3616611.jpg?v=1759349002"},{"product_id":"evercolor-everest-carex","title":"EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't settle for a boring shaded landscape or one that remains all brown in winter! Grace your low-light garden with year-round color and dynamic, striped foliage. EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass PP# 20,955 (Carex oshimensis 'Carfit01') is a charismatic and versatile Hair Sedge Grass. You'll relish the delightful variegated coloration and attractive form all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy-white ribbons flank a grass-green stripe down the center of the strappy blades. EverColor® Everest™ Carex delivers an exciting fountain of whimsical color and texture that contrasts beautifully with your other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might be surprised how versatile EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass is in your space! Their durability is showcased in their adaptability to shade, damp, and urban conditions. Give a little and get so much in return. Both sassy and sophisticated, this compact Grass is on top of professional garden designer's wish lists!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming plant features narrow leaves that grow upward from the center, gracefully arching outward toward the ground. Ornamental Sedges make easy-care and reliable foliage plants. This unique variety adds a race-striped flair to your planting designs. Their tiny brown blooms do support moths and butterflies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverColor® Everest™ Carex is perfect for those areas around your yard that can be difficult to plant. It thrives in partial shade, giving those shady places a pop of color and winter interest. Include them with broad-leaved Hosta and fine-textured Astilbe. Repeat them along a woodland garden path. Don't just be surprised if their winsome good looks call fairies to mind!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop a row of them on the shady side of your Butterfly Garden! They make very useful plants in swales, Rain Gardens, and Green Roof projects. They also become a terrific accent to brighten up a shady balcony! Even if the only ambition you have is to decorate the low-lying area around your rain gutter, this darling plant is up for the challenge. Enjoy the tufty fountains created by these personable perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuck them into oversized outdoor containers as a marvelous \"Spiller\" around the edge to soften the look. Partner with one of our special Hydrangea bushes as a \"Thriller\", and you'll have an elegant design that works for many years with afternoon shade. Keep container-grown plants outdoors all year with some shelter in the coldest areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn ambitious, earth-moving projects like bermed Rain Gardens, use multiple EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass to provide motion and color in shaded areas. Protect our precious groundwater from potentially polluted runoff from roofs and streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning grass is adored by landscapers as an impeccable and reliable mass planting with a lot of pizzazz. Plant them eight inches apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. Use this same spacing to create a groundcover fill on slopes. They'll help control erosion and look cute, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive these perennial Grasses as housewarming gifts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves Feature Crisp, White Margins and Grass-Green Center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Arches Up, Then Cascades Downward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd Style \u0026amp; Charm to Small Space Gardens \u0026amp; Can be Grown in Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy Foliage With Year-Round Interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent in Massed Plantings \u0026amp; Useful Rain Garden Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this fun type of Hair Grass requires to keep it looking great is a little tune-up in spring. We're talking perhaps five minutes a year in maintenance, beyond watering. In the hottest areas, please take care that they don't get too much sun, but in cooler zones, Sedges can grow well in partial shade. Moist, well-drained soil is best for them to shine, so provide them with consistent water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure to cut back all the foliage in the late winter or early spring each year. You'll make way for fresh new leaves to emerge from the roots each spring! Otherwise, these petite powerhouses are quite easy-care. 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A cascading, mounded form and lightly arching blades give it the texture of flowing hair, truly a plant with personality!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Gold Japanese Forest Grass thrives in \u003cstrong\u003epart shade to full shade gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in\u003cstrong\u003e cooler regions, can even handle full sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/what-are-warm-season-and-cool-season-grasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewarm-season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, easy-care accent grass spreads lightly by rhizomes to fill in softly and naturally without becoming invasive. 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Reaching just 18-24 inches tall and wide, it forms tidy, flowing mounds that soften edges and create rhythm in the landscape. Try yours flanking a front door, massed under trees, or playing a starring role in containers; this grass adds pop, polish, and pizzazz!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrighten woodland or \u003cstrong\u003eshade gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e with a golden color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine pathways or the front of mixed borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass under mature trees as a living mulch or shade-tolerant groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect accent in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/create-a-meditation-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsian gardens or Zen meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/perennial-planters-design-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainer thriller or spiller\u003c\/a\u003e in part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in foundation plantings for soft contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003erock gardens\u003c\/a\u003e in cool climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds texture to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/blogs\/garden-blog\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecottage gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"jump-to-care\"\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a warm-season, herbaceous ornamental grass that thrives in shade and is surprisingly adaptable to low-light conditions. 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In fact, you'll want several. This great perennial is a Proven Winners® selection that was developed for long-lasting blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBet you'll want more than one after you see how many flowers it produces. This small plant blooms all summer and into fall. Their dynamic contrast of yellow petals that turn to a deep red makes these flowers quite striking from a distance. And this plant produces so many blossoms, you can always spare a few for a cut arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect to mass in a small space, to edge a long garden bed, or as a \"Filler\" in a fun Container Garden. You'll simply love these sun-bright blossoms. Snip them back after flowering for a second showing in fall. Just deadhead the wilted blooms for best chances of a second bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Uptick™ Yellow and Red Coreopsis has the reputation for being easy to plant and care for in addition to being disease resistant. 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It does what other lavender varieties cannot:\u003cstrong\u003e it grows well in cold or heat without dying back or looking stringy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hybrid Lavandula x intermedia Phenomenal® French Lavender grows evenly in a well-formed, rounded mound. And when summer arrives, the tall stems are topped with layers of blue-violet blooms. These lovely perennial plants put on such a show, it would be at home on the runways of Paris. These brilliant flowers appear in early summer in the Southern growing zones up to 9 and a little later in the Northern cold hardiness zones down to 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also is disease resistant and thrives without much attention. And this plant is \u003cstrong\u003edeer resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e! 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This Nature Hills' Choice selection is more compact and better behaved than the standard English Laurel, making it ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, and privacy screens where you want polished structure without constant shearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, glossy dark green foliage stays attractive through every season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant creamy white flower clusters in spring attract pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore compact than the species, growing 3-5 feet tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in full sun to partial shade, one of the most adaptable broadleaf evergreens available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance with a naturally tidy habit that requires minimal pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnut Hill Cherry Laurel is hardy in zones 6-9 and grows well in full sun to partial shade. It adapts to a wide range of soil types, though well-drained soil is preferred. This is an exceptionally forgiving \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\" title=\"Shop evergreen shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eevergreen shrub\u003c\/a\u003e that tolerates pollution, salt spray, and poor soil once its roots are established. Water regularly during the first growing season to get it settled in, then it becomes quite self-sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize and Growth Habit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a mature size of 3-5 feet tall and wide with a dense, vase-shaped habit. The growth rate is moderate, filling in steadily to create a solid wall of foliage. The leaves are smaller than typical cherry laurels with a distinctive glossy finish and slightly rippled edges. This compact form means you spend less time with the hedge trimmers and more time enjoying the finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses and Design Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnut Hill Cherry Laurel is one of the best choices for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedges\" title=\"Shop hedge plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eformal and informal hedges\u003c\/a\u003e, and it excels as a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/privacy-shrubs\" title=\"Shop privacy shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eprivacy screen\u003c\/a\u003e or foundation planting. Plant them 3 feet apart for a dense hedge that fills in within a couple of growing seasons. It also works well in mass plantings under trees, along property lines, or anywhere you need reliable evergreen structure. Because it's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deer-resistant\" title=\"Shop deer-resistant plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003edeer resistant\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant\" title=\"Shop drought-tolerant plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003edrought tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e, it's a practical solution for landscapes where those pressures are a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Care Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig the planting hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth. Water deeply after planting and maintain consistent moisture through the first season. Once established, this shrub is remarkably \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop low-maintenance plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow-maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e. A light trim after spring flowering keeps the shape tight, but the naturally compact form rarely needs heavy pruning. Avoid wet, waterlogged soil where root rot can become an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laurel-bushes\" title=\"Shop laurel bushes at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elaurel bushes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\" title=\"Shop shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eshrubs\u003c\/a\u003e to find the right plants for your property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel joins our exceptional collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Evergreen Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eevergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/privacy-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Privacy Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003eprivacy shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e that provide year-round structure and screening for your landscape. For more ideas on creating effective barriers, explore our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/best-plants-for\/best-privacy-trees-and-shrubs-to-plant-this-spring\" title=\"Best Privacy Trees and Shrubs to Plant This Spring\"\u003eBest Privacy Trees and Shrubs to Plant This Spring\u003c\/a\u003e or discover other reliable options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\" title=\"Shop Low Maintenance Plants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003elow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection. If you're planning a formal hedge row, check out our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/fastest-growing-shrubs-at-nature-hills-nursery-3\" title=\"Fastest-Growing Shrubs At Nature Hills Nursery!\"\u003eFastest-Growing Shrubs At\u003c\/a\u003e Nature Hills to find complementary varieties that establish quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43638367322165,"sku":"20963E","price":34.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Container | 1-2 ft","offer_id":61568630948210,"sku":"20428E","price":134.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/chestnut-hill-cherry-laurel-prunus-laurocerasus.jpg?v=1775654058"},{"product_id":"olympian-fig","title":"Olympian Fig Tree","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing so luscious as a tree-ripe fig, and there is hardly a crop easier to grow at home! Nothing you've had at the store can even compare. One of the most sought-after and award-winning Figs is the Olympian Fig (Ficus carica 'Olympian') trees to your Edible Landscape. You'll enjoy harvests two times a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople rave about the sweet taste of Olympian Fig fruit. The fun, green and purple-striped skin is thin and easy to prep. Its yummy, succulent flesh is a beautiful violet shade!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympian Fig features an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-will-my-fruit-be-ready-to-harvest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eearly Breba crop\u003c\/a\u003e that arrives from late spring to early summer! You'll want to host an annual party in early fall. Get some help getting your fully ripened main crop harvested. Pick your ripe figs when the texture starts to soften up. Gently tug upward and it should come off easily, when ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh figs sweeten up the taste of many dishes, from savory meats to desserts. Go ahead and add them to smoothies with bananas. Start gathering artisan recipes of figgy deserts. These small powerhouses contain a lot of healthy micronutrients; in addition to a wonderful amount of delicious, natural fructose. Enjoy them fresh on a cheese plate. Turn them into a dried snack for winter. Or, try your hand at crafting homemade Fig Preserves...it is so good!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are partially self-pollinating trees, and a single tree will produce fruit, but you'll get much more fruit with at least one more partner tree. These tiny trees are so attractive, you'll want to add more than one, anyway. They'll look amazing in the garden too! The green heavily lobed and ornamental foliage is so refreshing to behold!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is some of the easiest fruit to grow at home. Add the reliable great-tasting flavor and high performance of Olympian Fig and turn your yard into an edible landscape! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-best-fruit-trees-for-hot-climates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHeat and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 10, Olympian grows into a full 6-10 feet in height and 5-6 feet wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are baking for yourself and your family, grow one or more. Plant these small trees in the ground if you can! Olympian Fig has lush, tropical-looking leaves that bring a dramatic flair to your landscape with bold, very modern leaves. Let them become a very useful screening plant for you with that large, textured foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not get several? You can easily create a hard-working screen to hide ugly views for you with a short hedge or in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/plan-your-garden-by-planting-in-threes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egroupings\u003c\/a\u003e. They don't take up much space and can be kept much smaller. Custom-fit Olympian Fig into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esmall space\u003c\/a\u003e gardens with summer pruning for size control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf space is at a premium, keep Olympian Fig size controlled with summer pruning. Decide how large you want it to grow, and then hold it there. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/high-density-3-fruit-trees-in-1-hole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHigh-Density\u003c\/a\u003e planting is a time-tested, proven formula for modern backyard orchard agriculture. Plus you'll increase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fruit-tree-pollination-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollination\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a stunning garden feature with a square planting of four trees, placed four feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. In-ground 4-in-1 plantings should be thought of as a single tree. The only difference is that it has four trunks and one canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/repot-your-container-fruit-tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eContainer-grown\u003c\/a\u003e trees will always be smaller than in-ground trees. So you can grow fruit on the balcony, deck, patio or porch. Figs are tough and can be grown even in the heart of the city. Enjoy these trees near your patio. Take advantage of any low branches that develop for their wonderful \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/plant-comparisons\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003escreening\u003c\/a\u003e to block out any unsightly views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-Winning Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriped Purple Skin \u0026amp; Red Flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow Two Crops a Year - Large Fruit is Deliciously Sweet!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Eating, Drying \u0026amp; Canning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Tree Easily Fits Small Space \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/design-tips-for-edible-gardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEdible Landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in the Ground, in Containers or Espaliered to a Fence or Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides Useful Screening in the Yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive Olympian \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/All-You-Need-to-Know-About-Fertilizing-a-Fig-Tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFig trees\u003c\/a\u003e well-drained soil. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-much-sun-do-fruit-trees-need\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/a\u003e is best in the colder zones of 6 to 7, but elsewhere they prefer early morning or late afternoon shade. These trees don't do best being brought in as houseplants, and do need to go dormant for winter, but can be temporarily \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/tropical-plant-care-indoors-and-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehoused indoors\u003c\/a\u003e during extreme weather. Provide a medium amount of water on a regular basis and apply a 3-4 inch thick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e over their root systems, and pull the mulch back away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainerized Olympian Figs can be moved into position, and shifted through the season, as needed. Make sure you watch their water. They'll want to stay damp at the root level. However, with Fig Trees, drainage is another area to focus on. You'll likely want to drill extra holes in the bottom of your container before planting. Never use saucers under outdoor container plants. In fact, you'll want to elevate the pot a bit using a smart plant caddy on wheels or bricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune in winter while your tree is dormant. This is one of the best to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wej1ONhdd2Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEspalier\u003c\/a\u003e; a pruning technique that has been popular in Europe for generations. Prune these Fig trees while dormant and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/grow-fruit-trees-in-a-small-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtrol size\u003c\/a\u003e, keeping an open canopy for air circulation. Each year for a few years, you'll want to prune up the inside of each tree. Make a good strategic pruning plan any time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Enriched Soil \u0026amp; Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune During Dormancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-about-chill-hours-why-its-important\"\u003eLow Chill\u003c\/a\u003e - About 100 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplays Deer and Pest Resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms Beautifully in Coastal Areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelish the sweet flavor and great feeling of success with your own Olympian Fig at home! It's fun and easy to learn new things. And oh...my! The tasty fruit isn't something you'd ever want to miss. Create your backyard orchard with Olympian Figs. Please order today at Nature Hills. Our fruiting trees are selling faster than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container | 1-2 ft","offer_id":60694845784434,"sku":"16951","price":92.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/olympian-fig-ficus-carica.jpg?v=1775651611"},{"product_id":"katsura-pieris","title":"Katsura Pieris","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eDramatic Flowers and Foliage Katsura Pieris\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant Broad-Leaved Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Fiery Red New Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Red and Older Green Foliage Displayed at the Same Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLavender Buds Look Decorative in Late Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelightfully Fragrant, Pale Bell-Shaped Flowers in Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms Held on Long-Lasting, Dangling Racemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnificent Focal Point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHummingbird and Butterfly Magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms Beautifully in Sun or Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefine Your Landscape with Year-Long Color and Sophisticated Texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Don't Prefer the Taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring on the drama! If you want to make a huge statement in your yard, include one of the boldest Pieris on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their extravagant flower display, Pieris already delivers an outstanding ornamental appeal. Katsura Pieris (Pieris japonica 'Katsura' PP #15,452) kicks it up by several notches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red new growth is dark Merlot. \u003cstrong\u003eThe flower buds are an electric lavender that simply \"pops\" against the chic evergreen foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the showy flowers are incredible. You won't believe your eyes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArched racemes dangle down above the glossy foliage. Each is composed of a long ring of bell-shaped blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sight and sweet fragrance is a welcome greeting for the new growing season. Plant one as a spectacular specimen, or add several to dazzle your garden guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant these special shrubs in full sun, or partial shade. Compact enough for small space gardens, Katsura Pieris is also outstanding en masse on an acreage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow them in the ground, or in large outdoor containers. \u003cstrong\u003eTown home, condo, apartment balcony or suburban paradise...count on Katsura to draw stares and elicit amazement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates urban conditions, and is listed on several state Firewise lists. Katsura is an excellent broad-leaved evergreen cultivar. No wonder it is so popular!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace your order for Katsura Pieris now. This beauty is at a high risk for selling out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Katsura Pieris in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis rounded shrub could be the perfect candidate for a long-running fence along your property line\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll stop traffic with this charming flowering selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant two feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Mulch between the plants and keep your new hedge weeded as it fills in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse them in your landscape design where you want to define a space with year-long color. Repeat them along your mixed shrub borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImagine a fabulous seating area with a Katsura Pieris wall behind you\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everyone will look better with their blooms as a glamorous backdrop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHide the neighbors ugly shed with a short row. Plant several in a semi-circle around a fountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSight them where you'll notice their early spring display from inside the house. Why not underplant a Redbud tree with several in a mulched lawn bed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many popular plants, there are plenty of nicknames.Pieris is also known as Fetterbush and Andromeda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need to sacrifice style in a small space! Add them to a constellation of containers for an easy-care, hard-working privacy screen on your balcony, porch or deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Katsura Pieris in either full sun or partial shade. They need at least four hours of sunlight a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey prefer humus-rich, well-drained and slightly acidic soils. 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Crave color, but demand a low-maintenance, waterwise landscape?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the boldly unique Hedgehog Aloe (Aloe humilis x 'Hedgehog'), a virile sculptural garden accent. It takes the sword-shaped succulent leaves of Aloe to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft and flexible, recurved marginal spines march along the edge of the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tiny \"teeth\" help protect the interior of the plant from getting waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its native South Africa, they act as a built-in rain gutter, flinging raindrops out away from the crown. They look like a cross of succulent and cactus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Hedgehog Aloe in sharply drained soils in the warmest parts of the country. Everywhere else, keep them as a houseplant in a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, this hybrid plant develops into a low-growing clump of urn-shaped rosettes. Watch for one or more tall flower spikes to emerge in late winter or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fantastic blooms are oversized and bold orange!\u003c\/strong\u003e Anywhere you place Hedgehog Aloe becomes a Pollinator Garden; these showy blooms bring a welcome dimension, and plenty of butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, the Hedgehog Aloe helps clean toxins from your air. These rough-textured plants become a noteworthy counterpoint to the beautiful geometry of Echeveria and the smooth, glossy leaves of ZZ Plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedgehog Aloe belongs in every serious collection. Our limited inventory won't last long—order today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Hedgehog Aloe in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeverage the Hedgehog Aloe's robust good looks, easy care requirements and incredible blooms.You'll make a big statement for very little effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace them in pockets throughout a dry rock garden to stabilize the soil. \u003cstrong\u003eYou'll appreciate these waterwise perennials with their incredible large orange blooms, and so will local pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e.Partner with the sculptural charm of Octopus Agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also make excellent container specimens in a curated collection to provide a strong visual impact. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen in bloom, shift your pots to showcase their outstanding flowering display\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective interiorscapes rely on the juxtaposition of form and texture. Ground the sinuous upright foliage of Snake Plant with the inward-curved, low-lying, teethed rosettes of Hedgehog Aloe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant a pair of Hedgehog Aloe in complementary pots. Then flank the pots on either side of a Monstera or Fiddle Leaf Fig as perfectly counterbalanced bookends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not place one in your office? They'll become a playful warning to co-workers to stop taking all your paperclips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis durable plant needs a nickname\u003c\/strong\u003e...perhaps Brutus, Pokey, Nero, Psicosis, Green Beret or Marlboro might suit. Don't be surprised by the depth of feeling you'll generate for this tough little customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be excited to see the flowers. Take time to notice the incremental growth of your houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough interesting, the juicy leaves of this variety are not medicinal. Be sure to grow an Aloe barbadensis for healing ouchy, sunburned skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your Hedgehog a place in full sun and well-drained soil. The more sun, the better the performance. Supplement with grow lights if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater consistently, but allow the top inch of the surface to dry out completely between watering. Do not overwater this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor houseplants, it's best to water the soil, and not the foliage. Use sharply drained cactus soil mix, and a container with plenty of drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the blooms are done, snip back the stalk below the level of the leaves. Clear debris from the crown, using gloves to protect your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift yourself and your plant fanatic friends a Hedgehog Aloe. Order today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Nature Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHedgehog Aloe makes an excellent addition to your collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/houseplants\" title=\"Shop Houseplants at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003ehouseplants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant\" title=\"Shop Drought Tolerant at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003edrought tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e varieties, thriving in warm climates alongside other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zone-9-plants-trees-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Zone 9 Plants, Trees \u0026amp; Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003ezone 9 plants, trees \u0026amp; shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zone-10-plants-trees-shrubs\" title=\"Shop Zone 10 Plants, Trees \u0026amp; Shrubs at Nature Hills Nursery\"\u003ezone 10 plants, trees \u0026amp; shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e. For more gardening inspiration, explore our guide on how to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/create-the-perfect-mixed-perennial-garden\" title=\"Create The Perfect Mixed Perennial Garden!\"\u003eCreate The Perfect Mixed Perennial Garden!\u003c\/a\u003e and discover \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/check-out-spring-blooming-perennials-for-early-spring-color\" title=\"Check Out Spring Blooming Perennials for Early Spring Color!\"\u003eCheck Out Spring Blooming Perennials for Early Spring Color!\u003c\/a\u003e to complement your succulent collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43638467297333,"sku":"18392","price":50.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/hedgehog-aloe.jpg?v=1775617981"},{"product_id":"starstruck-blue-star","title":"Starstruck Blue Star","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eCompact Form, Showy Blooms Starstruck Blue Star\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Blue Flowers are Clear and Bright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExquisite, Star-Shaped Clustered Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Lasting Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Nectar Resource for Beneficial Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Golden Yellow Fall Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes Back Year After Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved Cultivar of a Native\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Be Grown in Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Don't Prefer the Taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a picture-perfect landscape...the easy way! We're so pleased to offer some of the world's best modern perennials on our website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smartest choices include tough, chic Starstruck Blue Star (Amsonia 'Starstruck' PP# 32246). \u003cstrong\u003eYou'll adore the sky blue, star-shaped flowers in spring and early summer!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterflies and honey bees will cherish their nectar, too. It's fun to watch them visit the tender, clustered blossoms over and over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative Amsonia is found growing wild across a vast expanse of the United States. This improved cultivar represents the best of state-of-the-art plant breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can use them in gorgeous massed plantings, but they perform well in small space gardens, too\u003c\/strong\u003e. Grow them in outdoor containers to boost the look of your balcony or deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarstruck puts on a wonderful performance with a tidy, mounded clump of glossy green leaves all season-long. This healthy foliage makes an effective contrast to the clear blue tones of the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLance-shaped green leaves with lighter midribs grow lushly to cover the dark olive stems. \u003cstrong\u003eTheir incredibly full habit brings a very welcome fullness to your Summer Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll never need to stake this trim little plant. The sturdy, well-branched form won't flop, even when bedecked with blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the fireglow of its autumn-bright display. As night temperatures cool down, the foliage starts heating up into a brilliant yellow-orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll get three seasons of beauty from this reliable perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e. Best of all? They'll get better each and every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Starstruck Blue Star today\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please hurry, as these showy little plants are in big demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Starstruck Blue Star in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake the most of your perennial borders with a low-slung ribbon of bright blue flowers. Plant them two feet apart for a lush look that fills in quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll grow well in partial shade or full sun. \u003cstrong\u003eStarstruck is a great choice to jazz existing foundation plantings that need a little boost\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartner them with a plethora of spring-blooming bulbs. Place them in front of modern Landscape Roses or airy Ornamental Grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese hard-working, multi-seasonal charmers play well with others!\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a fantastic Pollinator Garden in front of your Victory Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a narrow new bed and fill it with Monarda, Swamp Milkweed, Allium bulbs and Lobelia. Line it with Starstruck Blue Star. Pop in a few Blueberry or Blackberry bushes behind as a fruiting backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding plenty of flowers brings pollinators to your annual veggie plants and fruiting trees. You'll have eye candy, and increase the size of your harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you live in an area with high pressure from deer and rabbits, weave these pretty perennials into your planting design. They don't like the taste of this one...use it to protect your other plants from getting nibbled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey look great in oversized seasonal containers, too. \u003cstrong\u003eCount on them as a terrific \"Filler\" plant for spring bloom, summer green and electrifying fall color\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll perform in either full sun, or partial shade. They need at least four hours of sunshine a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarstruck does great in well-drained soil that sheds water quickly after a rainfall. If your soil stays soggy, bring in extra soil to elevate your plants in a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend applying a consistent, medium amount of water to keep your plants in tip-top shape. Mulch is a great idea to keep their root systems cool, but please pull it back away from touching the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune them down in early spring to an inch or two from the ground. Add flowering plant fertilizer or a top-dressing of compost at that time, if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare blue-flowering plants are one of Nature Hills' specialities! \u003cstrong\u003eAdd the outstanding blue tones of Starstruck Blue Star this season. Order yours today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61477770330482,"sku":"23480E","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43638467788853,"sku":"21740","price":36.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/starstruck-blue-star-amsonia-hybrid.jpg?v=1775618002"},{"product_id":"clumping-bamboo","title":"Clumping Bamboo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClumping Bamboo (Fargesia rufa) is a fast-growing, fine-textured perennial plant with a gorgeous lacy, and iconic form that adds texture and movement to your garden without the worry it will take over your entire landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slender pointed narrow leaves are a lovely light grassy green with reddish tinges to the stems that start as red-orange shoots that quickly grow into tall and airy leafy stems! Bamboo is a fantastic fast-growing screening plant that puts up 6-10 feet of height and spreads into airy clumps 6-8 feet wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpreading into dense clumps by rhizomes that shoot up into arching canes that quickly grow tall, Dragon Head Bamboo is a confident accent plant. Bamboo is a fantastic fast-growing screening plant that puts up 6-10 feet of height and spreads into airy clumps 6-8 feet wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is Clumping Bamboo, also known as Dragon Head Bamboo, a must-have for Meditation gardens and Asian-inspired garden areas but also looks great around the Pool or outdoor seating areas! Clumping Bamboo works beautifully in planters and containers so even balcony gardeners and decks can enjoy pinpoint \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/plant-comparisons\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eprivacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and screening \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-plants-for-poolside-planting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003earound the Pool\u003c\/a\u003e. Add casters to your planters and create rolling screening that moves where you need it most!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vigorous growing plants are deer resistant and can be used throughout the partial shade understory and out-of-the-way areas where fast fill and coverage are needed but there are larger trees and shrubs adding shade. Create fast hedges and property division to hide a messy or nosy neighbor, or those more utilitarian landscape aspects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot Invasive Clumping Bamboo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Orange-Red Shoots in Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-Textured Fast Growing Deciduous Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArching Canes Add Height \u0026amp; Motion to the Landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreening, Privacy, Fast Filler \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is easy to care for and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-5-pollution-tolerant-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egrows nearly anywhere\u003c\/a\u003e in full sun or shaded conditions. It needs well-drained soil, so create a raised planting bed if you suffer from poor drainage. It's best to avoid the hottest places in your landscape for the best performance. Water carefully to establish, and provide supplemental water during long periods of drought from then on. Prune once a year in late winter before new growth appears. Chop the dried shoots and use them as garden mulch in your other garden beds, or add them to your compost pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist to Average Watering Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Back Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care \u0026amp; Low-Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-invasive Clumping Bamboo will fill your landscape fast with lacy greenery and motion while helping you feel relaxed and refreshed! Order yours today at Nature Hills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43638475784245,"sku":"16865","price":63.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/clumping-bamboo-401752.jpg?v=1744996060"},{"product_id":"buzz-midnight-butterfly-bush","title":"Buzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a lot of good news to share about this special line of sterile, small Butterfly Bushes! The compact Buzz™ line has been field-tested for years and is not considered invasive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport the nectar needs of local butterflies and pollinators with these charming, small-scale flower factories. Buzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii 'TOBUDMIDNI') also gives you a wonderfully free-flowering display of lusciously long panicles of deep purple blooms for months!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore eggplant than amethyst, Buzz™ Midnight blooms are composed of many hundreds of tiny flowers. You'll be thrilled to see how popular they are with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/preparing-a-feast-for-your-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep your camera nearby! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-plants-to-attract-monarch-butterflies-to-the-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMonarch\u003c\/a\u003e and Swallowtail butterflies are among the many varieties that will come to call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, Buddleia (which has been renamed to Buddleja) was a rangy shrub that self-seeded. They were always a rich nectar source...but grew to become a problem for many states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNature Hills prides itself on following each and every state and federal regulation on plant materials. That's why we've partnered with a cutting-edge shipping software called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e. We are also proud to offer the sterile Buzz™ series of Butterfly Bushes. No seed means no problems with problematic seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelax in your space with these beautiful woody deciduous plants. Their lance-shaped leaves look cool and refreshing in the heat of summer. Their lush growth arches up in a tightly compact habit. You'll create a high-performance flowering display from spring through frost. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these smaller Buddleia grow just 3-5 feet in height but about 3 feet in width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrant arched flower panicles can be used in rustic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/must-haves-for-cutting-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecut flower\u003c\/a\u003e arrangements. Dry them in the vase for a pretty display indoors! You'll love the aromatic gray-green foliage and the fast-growth are more than enough to make you love these shrubs even during the few times of the year they're not in bloom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePump up the visual appeal of tired, old foundation plantings or revive a weary hedge. Expand them outward to include a layer of these jewel-toned blooms. Don't forget to place seating nearby, as people working for your tenants will want to sit and study all the special flying visitors. Hype up your efforts in sustainable property management on social media and sales materials!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are well-branched, yet open and airy shrubs that make an impressive \"see-through\" accent near the edge of your mixed shrub borders. Turn a portion of your front yard into a learning opportunity for your neighborhood. Or simply add loads of these charming flowering plants to your existing plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller gardens needn't miss out on the fun, either. This improved cultivar never gets lanky or leggy, and can be easily grown on a balcony or patio in oversized outdoor containers. Grow them in the ground, or pop them into large outdoor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll be delighted with the gorgeous, 6-inch, dark purple flowers from the middle of summer through frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter how small or large your space is...you'll be able to utilize the carefree beauty of these important shrubs. They add an attractive depth of color without looking oppressive or stolid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bushes are a wonderful late-season nectar resource for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-five-plants-to-attract-hummingbirds-to-your-yard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e, and honeybees. Your choice will keep these precious helpers healthy and well-nourished! Include larval caterpillar \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/preparing-a-feast-for-your-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHost Plants\u003c\/a\u003e like Swamp Milkweed to create a fully integrated Butterfly Garden! We offer so many beautiful plants for pollinators!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants are often listed on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/firewise-landscaping-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirewise Landscaping\u003c\/a\u003e state lists. Include them in your defensible space surrounding your property. Growing veggies? Line the \"company-side\" of your Victory Garden with a row of them and you'll get a larger harvest during the second planting of the season. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e Gardens need these mounded plants. Try them as a hard-working low hedge to provide a welcome bit of definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, Full-Sized Deep Purple Flower Clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney Scented Fragrant Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays Tidy \u0026amp; Compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretty, Gray-Green Aromatic Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Display Keeps Coming Summer Through Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Nectar Resource\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers Attract Butterflies, Hummingbirds \u0026amp; Beneficial Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful Landscape Shrub, Specimen \u0026amp; Low Hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-grow-care-for-butterfly-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterfly Bushes\u003c\/a\u003e in full sun at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. The more sun...the more blooms. They need well-drained soil. Elevate your plantings in a raised bed, if needed, as they won't tolerate wet soils. These \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/xeriscaping-how-to-create-a-lush-drought-tolerant-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewaterwise\u003c\/a\u003e plants do need careful attention to watering until their root systems are well established. Please provide a consistent amount of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-right-way-to-water-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewater regularly\u003c\/a\u003e during their first season in the ground. They'll become drought-tolerant with age and a good layer of mulch helps support them year-round. However, we do recommend you give growing plants supplemental water as needed in a prolonged drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-about-deadheading-for-more-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeadhead\u003c\/a\u003e the spent blooms for a longer-lasting performance. It's an easy way to sneak in some time in your garden...and the extra blooms are well worth the minimal effort. Do not prune your Buddleia in early fall. Wait until spring and then cut your plants back to about a foot. In colder climates, these shrubs may die back to the ground and are used more like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePerennials\u003c\/a\u003e. In spring, simply cut all stems right down to the roots and allow new growth to develop from the crown. Warmer climates can enjoy Buddleia as woody shrubs that just need some early spring trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Shrub\/Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterwise Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-Care \u0026amp; Grows Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarely Damaged by Deer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved Sterile Cultivar - Not Considered Invasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximize your garden with these generous plants. Tidy, special Buzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bushes stay put where they are planted and are a wonderful way to support your local ecology. Order today at Nature Hills Nursery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61471351734642,"sku":"22977E","price":19.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":51770448249202,"sku":"21899","price":74.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/buzztrade-midnight-butterfly-bush-598618.jpg?v=1744996059"},{"product_id":"little-missy-boxwood","title":"Little Missy Boxwood","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLooking for a \"set it and forget it\" evergreen that actually stays small?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Meet the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"83\" class=\"\"\u003eLittle Missy Boxwood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"105\" class=\"\"\u003eBuxus microphylla\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 'Antoinette').\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While many Boxwoods eventually outgrow their welcome or require constant shearing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Little Missy is the pint-sized overachiever that keeps its neat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e rounded shape with almost zero effort from you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-107 citation-end-107\"\u003eIt is widely considered one of the most pest-resistant and hardy selections on the market today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear-Round Visual Interest and Texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe first thing you’ll notice about Little Missy is its exceptionally dense,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e fine-textured foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-106 citation-end-106\"\u003eThe leaves are a lustrous, deep green that holds its color remarkably well through the winter, avoiding the \"bronzing\" or yellowing that plagues lesser cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e In early spring,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e look closely to find tiny,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e inconspicuous flowers that,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e while not showy to the eye,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e offer a sweet fragrance and a nectar source for early pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Because of its tight internodes (the space between leaves),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it creates a solid wall of green that looks polished 365 days a year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatile Landscape Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBecause this cultivar naturally matures into a compact mound,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it is the premier choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"91\" class=\"\"\u003elow-growing hedges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and formal knots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It acts as a stunning \"living frame\" for rose gardens or perennial beds without competing for nutrients or space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If you have a smaller urban garden or a patio,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Little Missy is a dream in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"316\" class=\"\"\u003edecorative containers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Use it to flank a doorway for a touch of classic elegance or line a walkway to define your garden’s \"bones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Gold Standard for Disease Resistance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105\"\u003eOne of the most important reasons to choose the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"48\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105\"\u003eBuxus microphylla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105\"\u003e 'Antoinette' is its high resistance to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"105\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105\"\u003eBoxwood Blight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105 citation-end-105\"\u003e, a concern for many traditional gardeners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It has consistently ranked at the top of horticultural trials for its ability to stay healthy and vibrant even when other varieties struggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It’s a tough,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e resilient shrub that brings a high-end,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e manicured look to your landscape without the high-maintenance headache.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":61498990100850,"sku":"22800","price":76.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43638482567221,"sku":"20642","price":87.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/little-missy-boxwood-250345.jpg?v=1744996060"},{"product_id":"hillside-black-beauty-bugbane","title":"Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark and dramatic fine-textured foliage, the mysterious Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane (Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty') is an incredible perennial with dark purple-maroon, coppery blushed, lacy leaves with a dark green undertone. They add depth and pensive color to the shade garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Beauty goes a step further and sends up tall and fragrant, fluffy spikes of pinkish buds that open into white blossoms that resemble Astilbe plants with their similar ferny foliage and flower plumes. The main difference between these two shade-loving plants is that Bugbane blooms later in the season around September and October. The narrow bottlebrushes attract \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-flowering-plants-to-help-pollinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e and look unique \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/must-haves-for-cutting-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ein the vase\u003c\/a\u003e when paired with their lovely dark foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Cohosh and Black Cohosh, Hillside Bugbane is hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 8, and these herbaceous perennials grow to an impressive 4-5 feet in height when in flower and spreading to a 3-4 foot wide mound. Bugbane naturalizes into thickets by way of underground rhizomes and creates polite banks of dark foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHillside Black Beauty is fantastic for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-design-a-marvelous-shade-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eshade gardens\u003c\/a\u003e and naturalizing in dappled shade wildflower gardens! Nearly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/keeping-it-spooky-year-round-halloween-garden-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eas dark as the shade\u003c\/a\u003e they thrive in, you can create contrast by pairing them with brighter foliage colors like variegated Hosta, bright green Bleeding Hearts, and lush speckled Lungworts. The foliage pairs beautifully with equally lacy Ferns and Astilbe too! Try off-setting the coppery undertones with Carmel Coral Bells or match them with Plum Pudding Coral Bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn full shade, the flowers will bend towards the direction of the sun! Bugbane also thrives in partial shade and looks fantastic as edging, border plants, and underplantings around larger shrubs and trees where they won't mind the shade. Acting as facer shrubs, they hide larger shrubs with bare leggy stems! Pot up in large planters (underground or above) to stop any spreading - just ensure they have good drainage either way. You'll gain a fancy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/floral-designing-for-containers-and-arrangements-with-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethriller and spiller\u003c\/a\u003e with dramatic dark leaves and late-season vertical blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Bottlebrushes With Purple Stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Near-Black Lacy Ferny Purplish-Maroon Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate-Season Bloom \u0026amp; Pollinator Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade Gardens \u0026amp; Cut Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimens, Naturalizing, Edging \u0026amp; Borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBugbane thrives in highly organically enriched, well-drained soil and loves regular moisture. Plant in either full shade or partial shade and baby them along as they work to get established. Afterward, Cohosh has no pest or disease issues. Mulch with 3-4 inches of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003earborist bark chips\u003c\/a\u003e to keep the roots cool and moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Shade \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist Rich Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease and Pest Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean Mounds in Early Spring \u0026amp; Divide Every 3-5 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care \u0026amp; Low Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHillside Black Beauty Bugbane adds dramatic depth and unique color and form to your shade gardens! Purple black foliage and white bottlebrush spiked perennials are available now at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43638497640501,"sku":"21307","price":49.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/hillside-black-beauty-bugbane-actaea-simplex.jpg?v=1775617914"},{"product_id":"feather-falls-sedge","title":"Feather Falls™ Sedge Grass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a year-round little charmer to add texture, shape, and personality to your landscape? We have the ornamental grass for you! Feather Falls™ Sedge Grass (Carex x 'ET CRX01') forms a beautiful cascading fountain of variegated blades. This easy-care plant will work in so many different areas of your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeather Falls™ is a compact plant with a height of 12-18 inches and a width of 2-3 feet. This grass is very well-behaved and non-spreading so you won't have to worry about this coming up in your landscape where you don't want it. The unique blooms emerge in late spring to early summer and add interest and texture to the flowing form of these two-tone fountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeather Falls™ can be evergreen in the warmer USDA hardiness zones 5-9, but are hardy perennials throughout the cooler of its favored growing zones. Highly adaptable in a wide range of sun availability and soil types, these are very \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\"\u003elow-maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e and easy-care plants!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those containers on your patio or by your front door. Add Feather Falls™ to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/landscaping-with-ornamental-grasses\"\u003econtainer\u003c\/a\u003e and they will complement the arrangement of colorful plants. Let these graceful flowing grasses drape over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\"\u003eplanter\u003c\/a\u003e edges, and window boxes, or soften the tops of retaining walls and slopes. Highly drought tolerant once established, Sedges are as adept in the Rock Garden as they are around a water feature, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/install-a-rain-garden\"\u003erain garden\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/our-favorite-6-plants-for-wet-areas\"\u003estream\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to make a bold statement, plant several together and watch the magic grow. Use in borders, containers, edging, massed, and woodland gardens. Thriving in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-pre-planned-perennial-garden-for-full-sun-areas\"\u003esun\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/a-pre-planned-perennial-garden-for-shade\"\u003eshade\u003c\/a\u003e makes this grass a very versatile plant! Add soft, rustling grasses around meditation and seating areas to help whisk away your worries and soothe you after a long day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen \u0026amp; Gold Striped Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms Late Spring-Early Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful Variegated Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to Care For\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCascading Perennial Grass - Edging, Containers, Borders \u0026amp; Accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best growth possible, plant Carex in well-drained, moist soil with full sun. Hotter climates will find their grass appreciates some afternoon or partial shade in the hot summer months. The clumps can be divided in early spring on this evergreen grass. If the leaves are wind-burned or tattered over winter, you can cut out any individual damaged leaves. If there are many brown leaves, it is easier to grab all of the stems in a bundle and cut them off at 2 inches or so. Removing all of the old foliage allows them to regrow from the roots. Feather Falls™ is so easy to take care of with its resistance to deer and rabbits, as well as its drought tolerance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist to Average Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune\/Clean Mounds Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\"\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e Root System Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight as a feather! You'll be glad you chose this graceful, elegant, and flowing ornamental grass for your landscape or container gardens! Plant one or a dozen - either way, you'll be excited you bought your Feather Falls™ Sedge from Nature Hills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61478791250290,"sku":"23505E","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43638527459381,"sku":"21384","price":37.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/feather-falls-sedge-grass-carex-foliage.jpg?v=1783485187"},{"product_id":"ribbon-falls-sedge","title":"Ribbon Falls Sedge Grass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGracefully flowing ribbons of lovely green leaves that float up and out, before cascading down, the glossy foliage of the Ribbon Falls Sedge PP#29950 (Carex oshimensis 'Ribbon Falls') will have you swooning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming touseled mounds of curly, ribbon-like leaves, these mounds of showy greenery spreads into small clumps about 2 feet wide at maturity. Growing just 12-18 inches tall, small summer flowers are not overly ornamental, and these plants are grown mainly for their impressive foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ribbon Falls Sedge can be evergreen in warm areas of the country, in cooler climates of USDA planting zones 5 to 9 will see these grasses grow as perennials that return every spring. Growing 12 - 18 inches tall and spreading 18 - 24 inches wide at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ribbon Falls Sedge is hardy, versatile, and looks amazing in hanging pots and mixed planters! Even a pretty urn of just these curly Sedge grasses all on their own as a specimen planting becomes a fantastic container accent on porches and patios! Try even potting Ribbon Falls in window boxes and container gardens if you are an apartment or balcony gardener!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese touseled foliage ornamentals look fantastic as front-of-the-garden border accents and as a finishing touch along the edges of your garden beds and the sides of pathways and stairs for a curly and glossy green transition between hardscapes and landscaping bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this fancy texture is amplified when used in groupings or in a mass planting, creating shiny drifts and whimsical swaths of delight to fill the bare ground!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurled Ribbon-Like Glossy Soft Blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClumping Textured Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy Ornamentals \u0026amp; Container Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial In Cooler Zones\/Evergreen In Warmer Climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdging, Container Thrillers, Garden Filler \u0026amp; Specimen Plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Grass-like ornamental thrives in a variety of conditions, from full sun to shade! This Sedge loves rich soils with good moisture for the best growth possible! If needed, use a general-purpose fertilizer during the growing season. A layer of mulch around the base of the Sedge is a great idea to help maintain moisture during drier seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest cutting off the seed heads for a cleaner effect. In late winter or early spring, trim off any damaged foliage or individual leaves before it starts growing again. Evergreen plants can simply have any dead foliage get raked out of the plant in the early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Part Sun\/Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate To High Moisture Locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune\/Mow Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Seldom Bother These Grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePretty curls and ribbons! Order the Ribbon Falls Sedge Grass today and add a whimsical touch to your garden's edges! 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Sensational!® Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Tesseract' PP# 31786) represents the best of the next generation of Lavender selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh performance Sensational! is an impressive, semi-evergreen woody perennial. All parts of this beauty proffer an unforgettable, exquisitely sweet perfume through your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis robust choice isn't \"wimpy\", but is rather much sturdier than old-fashioned Lavender varieties. Every feature is thicker, from the blooms themselves to the rugged flower spikes, stems and broad leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic blue-purple flower spikes are held straight and strong from the center of the mounded foliage. \u003cstrong\u003eThe bloom is bigger, and there are a plethora of blooms per spike\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBranching flower spikes are a very welcome feature of this reblooming variety. After all, more branches mean more flowers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensational! simply looks more lush and full than other options\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compact, but substantial foliage develops into an eye-catching mound of iced tones to cool you down in the heat of summertime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only do the details look broad and strong; but the plant itself displays disease resistance. Sensational! makes it easy for beginning gardeners to enjoy an annual harvest of Lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own and you'll have plenty of material on hand for cut flower arrangements. Try your hand making other homespun Lavender crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important consideration you'll need to make is...how fast can you order these powerhouse perennials? \u003cstrong\u003eRace against other gardeners who are eager to add these highly desirable Sensational! Lavender to their yard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Sensational!® Lavender in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is a sport of the Lavender, Phenomenal. It's dramatic good looks and well-behaved nature owes a lot to this perky parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace this superior choice in sunny perennial borders. They'll make a big contribution to Kitchen Gardens and Hops patches with their powerful nectar draw for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Herb Garden would be complete without at least one Lavender variety. Why not create a Knot Garden as a special feature, choosing several of our special Lavenders from Grosso to Munstead?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis plant also makes a wonderful \"Thriller\" in container gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep several along your patio for their perfume and to have material near at hand for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun a wide row along your sidewalks and garden paths. Create effortless sophistication with a classic mass planting on a slope married to an up-to-date presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensational! Lavender is a thoughtful gift plant or Hostess Gift. Order and pot them up for chic wedding table decorations, and raffle them off to your guests as a fun giveaway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis thick-set selection makes everyone happy!\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to your Lavender collection and use in soap making and other traditional crafts for sale or presents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant them in full sun, where they'll receive at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Well-draining soil is another must...elevate your planting if you need to improve drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensation! is a heat, humidity and cold tolerant rock garden staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtend their life with excellent air circulation. Keep them in sharply drained, poor soil that sheds water quickly, and avoid mulch at the base of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune the flower stems to encourage rebloom. Why not trim nearly spent flowers early to enjoy them fresh...or dry them for long-lasting scented dried flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring, trim any damaged portions as they begin to grow. Remove a few of the woodiest stems out at ground level every few years to rejuvenate your Sensation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHurry to place your order, and please don't delay! \u003cstrong\u003eWe'll run out of our limited inventory of Sensational! 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This new and improved dwarf Leucanthemum is so much more than the old standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/daisy-snowcap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSnowcap\u003c\/a\u003e Daisy in many ways. It's time to buy and plant this beautiful Daisy in your garden to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhoops-A-Daisy forms a magnificent dense, rounded ball-shaped mound of dark green foliage that will become completely covered in large 3-4 inch white flowers with gold centers. They will bloom from early through mid-summer. Whoops-A-Daisy has better flower coverage and a more uniform habit compared to other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/perennials\/perennial-varieties\/daisy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShasta Daisies\u003c\/a\u003e, and the flowers are also fuller and fluffier in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe birds and butterflies will be buzzing about the endless beauty that this flower has to offer! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 9, and grows into a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/less-room-more-plants-with-small-space-gardening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003every compact\u003c\/a\u003e, uniform mound of lovely foliage 15 inches or so tall when in bloom, and spreading to a tidy 22 inches wide. Deer and rabbits rarely bother these plants unless desperate, but \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/5-ways-to-attract-more-pollinators-to-your-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e adore the nectar and pollen-rich blossoms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShasta Daisy mixes so well with other perennials that your garden will welcome them with open arms! They will look stunning as a border plants, and as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/must-haves-for-cutting-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecut flowers\u003c\/a\u003e. The list will go on and on with how to use them around your garden. Add bright color to the perennial and pollinator border with these traditional English cut flower garden and border perennials! Ideal as cut flowers for bright and cheerful bouquets and playful additions to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-create-a-childrens-garden-or-sensory-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChildren's Garden\u003c\/a\u003e or any garden for the young at heart!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse your Shasta Daisy in containers or in your landscape. Anywhere you want to have your neighbors stop and gaze at the beautiful blooms and wish they had one in their garden! Dress up your front door - both in pots and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eplanters\u003c\/a\u003e or in the ground without sacrificing space! A big fluffy mounded blooming Daisy looks wonderful as a specimen surrounded by spillers in a big fancy urn takes these classic perennials into a formal affair!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a large broken urn or planter? Tip it onto its side, broken side down, and bury it just slightly. Plant a Whoops-A-Daisy Shasta Daisy slightly inside the open mouth and create a spilled flower display tumbling down a small berm for a unique garden bed addition! These are tough enough perennials for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock Garden\u003c\/a\u003e conditions and look lovely among the other mounding rounded boulders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheerful White Fringed Petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms Early to Mid Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-Friendly \u0026amp; Easy to Grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeat \u0026amp; Tidy, Uniform Mounds of Green Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers, Beds \u0026amp; Borders, Edging, Specimen \u0026amp; Cut Flowers!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhoops-A-Daisy will thrive in full sun and average to highly fertile soil as long as it is very well-drained. Low to average water needs, Daisy prefers a 3-4 inch layer of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003earborist mulch\u003c\/a\u003e around their crown to hold in more moisture and keep the roots insulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead the spent flowers to encourage a rebloom, allowing the plant to focus its energy on making new blossoms for you to enjoy. It is best to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-planting-and-fertilizing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprune\u003c\/a\u003e down the stems and foliage in late autumn after it has turned yellow. Improve the vigor of your Daisy by dividing every few years. Not only do you get a healthier plant, you get two healthy plants out of the deal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Compact Growth in Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Regular Moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciates Mulched Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Organically Enriched Soil - Dislikes Soggy Winter Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReblooms if Deadheaded - Prune Mounds in Late Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeldom Damaged By Deer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy your Whoops-A-Daisy Shasta Daisy today from our experts at Nature Hills! We're sure if you don't need this burst of cheer in your garden, you can think of someone else that does! 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Over time, the green sheath unfurls to reveal its glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent veins only add to the overall appeal. Highly textured, this choice makes the world's best \"Thriller\" to use at the center of an outdoor container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you might imagine, these flamboyant plants will sell out quickly. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder Calidora Upright Elephant Ear from Nature Hills today for a lush setting to your summertime\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Calidora Upright Elephant Ear in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll want to get the soil right for this dynamo. Alocacia likes rich soil that is evenly moist; but never sopping wet or too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to grow them in the ground, partner them with plants that have a similar growing requirement. Mounded Hosta would make an excellent team, as would strappy Liriope as a contrasting edging plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer so many plants for partial shade conditions. Filter your search results by Zone,height and more...then choose your favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically, Calidora Upright Elephant Ear would be used near in the center of an island bed. The same goes for one grown as a \"Thriller\" in a container placed away from a wall, so you can walk all the way around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, anything goes these days! Play around with your composition, and don't be afraid to break the \"rules\" in your own personal paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ereally effective way to use such a magnificent plant is to plant it at the forked juncture of a garden path\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let it obscure the way forward, and you'll increase the anticipation of what's ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainers should be at least 10 inches wide for young corms. Over time, you'll need to size up to 20 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse trailing or mounded plants around the edge for a soft, polished presentation. \u003cstrong\u003eCalidora Upright Elephant Ear looks tropical, and can handle a \"lot of look\", so be bold with your choices!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hottest Zones, you should give them a little shade in the afternoon. Cooler climates allow the Calidora Upright Elephant Ears to be grown in full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive them a humusy soil, with a few extra handfuls of compost during planting. Good soil means a happy, healthy plant...and don't forget to use a good, slow-release fertilizer according to the directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll need a moderate amount of water on a consistent schedule. Mulch to a depth of three inches, pulling it back away from the main stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tender plants can't tolerate frost, so you have a decision to make if you live with cold winters. Will you keep it for one beautiful season, or dig up the corm to overwinter it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat process is fairly simple...first trim back the foliage and dig the corm out of the ground. Remove the roots and take indoors to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore overwinter in a dark, cool place. Then, replant them after the threat of frost has passed the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorms will grow and produce pups, which help enlarge your planting. Perhaps you could gift one to your jealous friend for their very own!.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, Calidora Upright Elephant Ear can be kept in containers. Bring it inside and trim it back as a winter houseplant...without overwatering during this dormant season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnytime of year, you can trim back spent leaves to tidy the plant. Wear garden gloves, as your skin may display sensitivities to the oxalates in the sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your Calidora Upright Elephant Ear today, and track your package to your doorstep. WIth proper care, it won't be long before the first long leaves start to delight you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy the journey with this unique selection\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Blending into both formal and informal designs beautifully, no shaded rock garden, Asian or Zen-inspired garden would be complete without one of these Ferns!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high preference for water and wet sites makes Burgundy Lace the obvious choice for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/install-a-rain-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRain Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, ponds, streams and water features! Cascading along with your waterfalls and fountains happily! Plant around where shady gutters drain for a woodland glen or plant around your HVAC drainage area to soak up the extra moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful underplanting for larger shrubs and trees where they will bask in the cool shade that larger plants offer, Painted Fern creeps and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-design-a-marvelous-shade-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emingles under shady\u003c\/a\u003e limbs and will not interfere with each other's root systems. Plant along the edges of tree-lined borders and along the north\/east facing areas of your home's foundation where not much else besides moss will grow. Aptly sized for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/best-ferns-for-your-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e, Painted Fern's gray-green fronds will be the featured spiller and thriller to your shade patio planters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Lace Painted Fern is very striking when planted in large groups and allowed to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/dividing-ferns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enaturalize\u003c\/a\u003e freely en masse. A sea of burgundy-purple with silver will be amazing in the dappled shade! Perhaps best known as a shade groundcover, Painted Fern will easily fill an area with its pearlescent colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilvery-Green \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/fern-life-cycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFern\u003c\/a\u003e with Purple Overcast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple Midrib \u0026amp; Fine Texture!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic Clump Forming Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbaceous Groundcover Naturalizes Freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care \u0026amp; Low Maintenance - Award-Winning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Lace is a deceivingly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/growing-ferns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehardy Fern\u003c\/a\u003e, for growing zones 5-8. It grows best in humus-rich ground, high in organic matter. Doing great in well-drained soils that retain moisture but will also adapt to tough conditions. It is tolerant of clay soils, wet and soggy spots with high moisture and humidity. As long as it remains shaded, especially in the hot summers of southern climates, Painted Fern will tolerate a lot, even frigid winters. Part shade locations are tolerable in cooler climates of growing zone 4 and up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather deer resistant Athyrium Burgundy Lace will be safe to plant in the out-of-the-way wooded areas and edges of your property without worry of damage. Divide plants in the early spring before new growth emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Shade to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist Soil \u0026amp; Water Loving Plant - Does Well in Acidic Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-east\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Rabbit Pass It By!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerant of Cold \u0026amp; Heat - Grows in Wet \u0026amp; Clay Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Lace Painted Japanese Fern is a great addition of lovely color to a shade garden. With its graceful fern-like foliage, this plant will add texture to any shaded landscape! You'll be glad to have this sterling beauty rambling throughout your gardens, so give Nature Hills Nursery a call today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61496927748466,"sku":"23643E","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43638847340597,"sku":"16915","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/burgundy-lace-painted-fern-athyrium-niponicum-var-pictum.jpg?v=1775618213"},{"product_id":"lil-bang-red-elf-coreopsis","title":"Li'L Bang™ Red Elf Coreopsis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep sultry blooms on tall stems, Li'L Bang™ Red Elf Tickseed (Coreopsis x 'Red Elf'), also known to many as Coreopsis, is a sunny, heat-loving native wildflower! The Li'L Bang series are long-blooming, drought tolerant and disease resistant, fearless little perennial! These easy-to-grow flowers are called Li'L Bang™ for good reason!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark, burgundy-red flowers with gleaming yellow centers call pollinators and butterflies from far and wide while soaking up the sun! Blooming in early summer, the daisy-like petals are pleated and lightly toothed. Each with a shimmery sheen. With a frosted touch of white towards the petal edges during the hottest part of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when not in flower, they are a beautiful, healthy mound of green foliage. Finely cut leaves and long deep lobes emerge a bit later in the spring but last dauntlessly until hard frost. The fresh color and delicate foliage are the perfect backdrops for the bold blooms to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, rounded mounds valiantly tolerate sweltering sunny, hot dry garden beds. Coreopsis are truly North American natives, and as such, bloom with carefree abandon almost anywhere you plant them in the US. The more you cut, the more they bloom, so keep your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-perennials-to-use-in-cut-flower-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evases full\u003c\/a\u003e and your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e will be full too! They bloom from spring through summer and all the way into the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espace-saving\u003c\/a\u003e sun-loving gems fill your perennial beds and borders with long-stem blossoms, making them amazing for floral arrangements. Cutting borders and cottage gardens become bright beacons with the addition of these beauties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTickseed is Xeric (very drought tolerant) and works great in urban water-wise designs. Wildflower gardens are, of course, perfect sites for Red Elf Tickseed! Making themselves at home in rock gardens and prairies as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout a foot wide and a foot tall, these make fantastic container plants by adding a bright splash of bold color to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esunny planters\u003c\/a\u003e and window boxes, porches and patios alike. Plant en masse to fill hot dry areas with wine-red blooms and provide hardiness that won't back down from tough conditions. Naturally forming colonies along roadsides and in old fields by self-seeding, they naturalize prairie sites and sunny drifts with bold colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Burgundy-Red Blooms \u0026amp; Fine Lacy Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Rounded Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirds Love the Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Stems for Floral Arrangements \u0026amp; Container Ready Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly and Pollinator Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing best in any kind of well-drained soil, Li'L Bang™ provides a big bang in the sun garden. Also successful in poor, sandy and average soils; they're really not particular as long as they don't sit in water. Once established, Tickseed is very \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edrought tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e and thrives in those hottest dry sites most plants do not tolerate. A hardy native, these thrive in USDA zones 5-9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/pruning-planting-and-fertilizing\"\u003eEasy care\u003c\/a\u003e Li'L Bang™ Red Elf Tickseed loves full sun, however, appreciates some part shade in those warmer growing zones. A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill. Deadhead to encourage blooms or leave the dried seed-heads for the birds to feast on in the autumn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Heat Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates Poor Sandy Soil \u0026amp; Low Moisture Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant Version of the Hardy Native\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXeriscaping \u0026amp; Firescaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly disease resistant, these tough natives endure the toughest locations! Li'L Bang™ Red Elf Tickseed will add some sultry color to your landscape while unflinchingly defying the sun's heat! Be sure to order yours from Nature Hills right away!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43638850945077,"sku":"20521","price":34.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/lil-bang-red-elf-coreopsis.jpg?v=1775637245"},{"product_id":"lil-bang-daybreak-coreopsis","title":"Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eSmoldering Red \u0026amp; Gold Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold Yellow, Orange-Red Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine Lacy Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care \u0026amp; Low Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly and Pollinator Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid Hardy Native\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Ready Blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirds Love the Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Stems for Floral Arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXeriscaping \u0026amp; Firescaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWake up to bi-color blooms on tall stems! Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis (Coreopsis x 'Lil Bang™ Daybreak'), also known to many as Tickseed, is a \u003cstrong\u003esunny, heat-loving native wildflower\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Li'L Bang series are\u003cstrong\u003e long-blooming, drought tolerant and disease resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, fiery little perennial! These\u003cstrong\u003e easy-to-grow\u003c\/strong\u003e powerhouses are not called \"Li'L Bang™\" for nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlame-licked orangy-red flowers with golden-yellow tips\u003c\/strong\u003e, with matching yellow centers. These rays look like a fiery sunrise on stems! They also call \u003cstrong\u003epollinators and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e from far and wide while soaking up the sun! Blooming in early summer, the daisy-like petals are pleated and deeply toothed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when not in flower, Daybreak Coreopsis are \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful, healthy mounds of green foliage. Finely cut leaves and long deep lobes\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge a bit later in the spring but last vigorously until hard frost. The fresh color and delicate foliage are perfect backdrops for the bold blooms to follow in late spring to early summer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, rounded mounds\u003c\/strong\u003e shrug off sweltering sunny, hot dry garden beds. Li'l Bang Daybreak Coreopsis are true \u003cstrong\u003eNorth American natives\u003c\/strong\u003e, and bloom with carefree abandon anywhere you plant them in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more you cut, the more they bloom, so keep your vases full and your pollinators will be full too! They bloom from spring through summer and all the way into the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis In The Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003esun-loving\u003c\/strong\u003e gems \u003cstrong\u003efill your perennial beds and line borders\u003c\/strong\u003e with long-stemmed blossoms, making them amazing for floral arrangements too. \u003cstrong\u003eCutting borders and cottage gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e become bright beacons with the addition of these eye-catchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTickseed is \u003cstrong\u003eXeric\u003c\/strong\u003e (very drought tolerant) and works great in \u003cstrong\u003eurban water-wise designs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wildflower gardens are, of course, perfect sites for Lil Bang™ Daybreak! Making themselves at home in \u003cstrong\u003erock gardens and prairies\u003c\/strong\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust over a foot wide and a foot tall, these make\u003cstrong\u003e fantastic container plants\u003c\/strong\u003e by adding a bright splash of bold color to sunny \u003cstrong\u003eplanters and window boxes,\u003c\/strong\u003e porches and patios alike. Small gardens, urban lots or the smallest yards all have room for this densely-growing perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant en masse to\u003cstrong\u003e fill hot dry areas\u003c\/strong\u003e with fiery blooms and provide hardiness that won't back down from tough conditions. Naturally forming colonies along roadsides and in old fields by self-seeding, they \u003cstrong\u003enaturalize prairie sites\u003c\/strong\u003e and sunny drifts with bold color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips For Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing best in any kind of\u003cstrong\u003e well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, Li'L Bang™ Daybreak provides a big bang in the sun garden. Also \u003cstrong\u003esuccessful in poor, sandy and average soils\u003c\/strong\u003e; Daybreak is really not particular as long as they don't sit in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Tickseed is \u003cstrong\u003every drought tolerant and thrives in those hottest, dry sites\u003c\/strong\u003e most plants don't tolerate. A hardy native, these thrive in USDA zones 5-9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis \u003cstrong\u003eloves full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, though also appreciates some part shade in those warmer growing zones during the hottest part of the summer afternoon. A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadhead\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage blooms or leave the dried seed-heads for the birds to feast on in the autumn! Highly disease resistant, these tough natives endure the toughest locations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness, color, easy-care and all-season blooms? \u003cstrong\u003eWake up to brilliant sunrises on long-stems by ordering Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis from Nature Hills Nursery!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61477849399666,"sku":"23454E","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43638851108917,"sku":"20266","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/lil-bang-daybreak-coreopsis-perennial-bloom.jpg?v=1783645326"},{"product_id":"pink-cascade-butterfly-bush","title":"Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake an easy splash in the second half of the growing season! You'll fall in love with the vibrant apple blossom-pink, elongated pink flowers that cascade out and down dripping with color. Enjoy oversized blooms summer and fall from the high-performance Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush (Buddleja x 'Pink Cascade')!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the esteemed Cascade collection, this weeping wonder brings a delightfully romantic look to your summer landscape. Each fragrant, 10-inch pink bloom is composed of hundreds of tiny flowers. The large blooms point down and out...truly cascading from the top to the bottom of this lush shrub with its upright habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 10, handling a wide range of heat, sun, soil types, and climate conditions! Growing into a weeping and airy 5 feet in height and 5-6 feet in width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, you can also simply trim the enormous blooms before they finish fading for a last hurrah as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-perennials-to-use-in-cut-flower-arrangements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecut flower\u003c\/a\u003e indoors. Your guests will think you are an expert arranger with their huge flower power. Include some of the minty-green, aromatic leaves for filler. The overall cool tones make an excellent contrasting combination with the flowers in the vase and on the bush, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's large enough to grace the backdrop of a border, and dense enough to pull double duty as an effective \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/plant-comparisons\/almost-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-privacy-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003escreening\u003c\/a\u003e plant. Pot up in large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eplanters\u003c\/a\u003e around sunny patios, or add these cascading gems to pretty urns on your front entry! Mix and match with other Cascade Butterfly Bushes like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/lavender-cascade-butterfly-bush\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLavender Cascade\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-cascade-butterfly-bush\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrand Cascade\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Cascade Butterfly Bush makes a memorable focal point in either front or backyard plantings. Add their showy charm to an integrated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-the-coziest-cottage-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCottage\u003c\/a\u003e border, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock\u003c\/a\u003e Garden, or Perennial Garden! Their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/xeriscaping-how-to-create-a-lush-drought-tolerant-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003exeric\u003c\/a\u003e nature allows these beauties to handle sun, heat, and poor dry soil. They are even listed on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/firewise-landscaping-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirewise Landscaping\u003c\/a\u003e state lists!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are must-haves for the Pollinator Border! Nature Hills works so hard to grow and sell a huge catalog of flowering plants to support beneficial insects, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e, and pollinators! No matter how you use it, the local beneficial insects and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/search\/beneficial%20insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e will visit faithfully!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Cascade Butterfly Bush makes a very thoughtful gift plant for a nature lover!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-Size Exquisite Ruby-Magenta Panicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Dwarf Butterfly Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney-Scented Fragrant Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReblooming \u0026amp; Long-Lasting Color!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport Butterflies, Hummingbirds \u0026amp; Beneficial Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderful Late-Season Nectar Resource\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCute Patio Plant, Containers, \u0026amp; Perfect Choice for Small Space Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-grow-care-for-butterfly-bushes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eButterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e in full sun with at least six hours of direct sunlight a day for the most blooms and best health. They need well-drained soil and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-right-way-to-water-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewater regularly\u003c\/a\u003e their first year, but then these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/xeriscaping-how-to-create-a-lush-drought-tolerant-landscape\"\u003ewaterwise\u003c\/a\u003e plants appreciate supplemental moisture and a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch over the root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-about-deadheading-for-more-blooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeadhead\u003c\/a\u003e the spent blooms for a longer-lasting performance and rebloom until fall. In spring, cut your plants back to about a foot in colder climates because these shrubs may die back to the ground and act like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePerennials\u003c\/a\u003e. Warmer climates can enjoy Buddleia as woody shrubs that just need some early spring trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat in Full Sun \u0026amp; Tolerates Heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to Low Moisture Needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to Grow \u0026amp; Rarely Damaged by Deer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms on New Wood - Prune Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series isn't known to self-seed, either! Nature Hills uses \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlant Sentry™\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure that plants are shipped where they stay where they're planted. Even though this is a non-invasive modern cultivar, some areas can not receive shipments of Butterfly Bush, so type in your zip code to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss your chance to own this oh-so-desirable modern cultivar! Order your Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush today from Nature Hills Nursery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#3 Container","offer_id":43638861299765,"sku":"21182","price":69.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/pink-cascade-butterfly-bush-buddleja-x.jpg?v=1775618469"},{"product_id":"evercolor-everglow-sedge-grass","title":"EverColor® Everglow Sedge Grass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTidy and staying put where it's planted, the EverColor® Everglow Sedge Grass (Carex morrowii ‘Everglow’) will provide year-round motion and energy for your garden! Nothing does it quite as well as Ornamental Grasses! They are super easy to care for, they fit into just about any garden style, and now... there are so many colors to choose from!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant new color, EverColor® Everglow Carex, and once you see it, you will agree that it is such a great and adaptable plant with immensely vivid colors! Standing out from other Carex with eye-catching, glossy yellow-green blades with fantastic orange highlights and edges!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early spring until autumn's frost, you'll enjoy bright-hued blades of color rustling in the breeze! Summer brings brown, spiky seed heads for added interest and motion in the wind. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 6 to 9, Everglow forms 15 - 18 inch tall and wide mounds of potent color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry Everglow Sedge in your favorite container as both a 'thriller' and a 'spiller'! It will bring color and texture to any garden combo! The distinctive lime and orange foliage really set off nearly every other color and plant! Use as edging along pathways and the fronts of garden bed edges for a colorful pop and finishing touch to your landscape design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverglow Sedge makes a magnificent evergreen groundcover! Everglow can also stabilize soil and beautify that hard-to-maintain slope. Looking absolutely stunning planted as groundcover, or in long winding rows along your garden beds and bodies of water. Plant along rain gardens and water feature edges, and enhance that soggy area where the gutters drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith high style and high impact, the vibrant, tidy clump formation lends itself to formal garden styles. In contrast, the soft texture and lively colors work just as well in informal gardens! These high-impact and very colorful plants bring out the best in the landscape, setting off terra cotta pottery, and stucco home siding while boosting the color and curb appeal of your entire yard!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy-care perennials, Carex are low-growing focal points and low maintenance interest for a wide variety of landscape applications. They add an amazing designer touch to your landscape! Need even more impact on your shady landscape areas? Plant large swaths, banks, and drifts of EverColor® Sedge and watch as your landscape lights up like a sunset in the summer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive Bi-Color Foliage - Colorful Lime-Green \u0026amp; Orange Margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial Ornamental Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-Round Color \u0026amp; Motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Look \u0026amp; Graceful, Fine Texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdging \u0026amp; Front Borders, High-Impact Color, Containers \u0026amp; Massing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Plantarium Gold Medal Winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverColor® Everglow Sedge Grass does the best in partial shade to full shade conditions, a rarity among Ornamental Grasses! Preferring moist, well-drained soils, Sedge is not particular about soil type. These are cold and heat-tolerant, plus Sedge is deer-resistant once established and very low maintenance! EverColor® Everglow keeps its shape and color all year and shouldn't need to be pruned, however, you can crop back the plant in early spring if needed to remove last year's growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen In Frost Free Winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Shade to Full Sun Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly Moist Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean Mounds In Early Spring Or Mow Over Large Areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-Easy Care, Cold-Hardy \u0026amp; Deer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether your garden style is rustic or formal, EverColor® Everglow Sedge Grass will brighten it all year! Get the bold color, motion, texture, and rustling sound you crave! Get your own by ordering from Nature Hills Nursery today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plants That Work","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43638866673717,"sku":"21990","price":32.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/evercolor-everglow-sedge-grass-carex-morrowii.jpg?v=1775618581"},{"product_id":"red-sensation-cordyline","title":"Red Sensation Cordyline","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"nhProductHeader\"\u003eBold Sculptural Accent Red Sensation Cordyline\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"nhProductBullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves Resemble Burgundy-Red Swords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Create Dramatic Garden Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Modern Edging or Mass Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Can Develop White Blooms in Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Houseplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Annual in All Zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Subtropical Evergreen in Zones 9 - 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stays Smaller in Cooler Climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Grow in Either Full Sun or Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rarely Damaged by Deer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake your mark on your outdoor space this season! \u003cstrong\u003ePlay with texture and color for an \"over-the-top\" tropical look\u003c\/strong\u003e in your seasonal containers...no matter where you live!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe architectural leaves of Red Sensation Cordyline (Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation') can be \u003cstrong\u003eused as an amazing \"Thriller\" in containers\u003c\/strong\u003e. But they'll also fill in nicely as a memorable low hedge in a patio planting bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartner them with any of our contrasting Elephant Ears for a phenomenal pool-side garden experience. Or, lively up your Balcony Life with a series of containers in a curated grouping!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBranches erupt from the crown of the plant and those \u003cstrong\u003eshowy, sword-like leaves splay up and out\u003c\/strong\u003e. In warmer climates, Red Sensation Cordyline grows into a multi-branched evergreen tree that will bud and bloom each summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome people choose to keep it a striking Houseplant in their beloved collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bring it outdoors for summer in cold winter Zones, and keep it hydrated on a consistent basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccent your landscape with the dramatic burgundy-red foliage of Red Sensation Cordyline. They'll perform like champs in either full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it trim and tidy by removing any older damaged or yellowed leaves as they appear. Keep your containers looking sharp by rotating out spring, summer and fall-blooming \"Fillers\" around your Red Sensation Cordyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvid gardeners who are now decorating small space gardens can carefully plan for a four-season container. Select long-lived perennials that take turns shining throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll love the outstanding effect of Red Sensation Cordyline\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It works so hard to bring a laid-back style to your entertainment area!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowy Torbay Dazzler Cordyline (Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler') catches the eye of all who see it. \u003cstrong\u003eBold splashes of cream and gold decorate the margins of every bright green leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it in your patio containers as a dramatic \"Thriller\" for a single beautiful season. Or, lift and pot it up for a winter spent indoors as a Houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the warmest Zones, you can \u003cstrong\u003eenjoy their flamboyant good looks\u003c\/strong\u003e in the ground year-round. 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Brighten up an area in partial shade with the luminous creamy gold margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim off any damaged leaves to spruce up your space. 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You'll have a lavish flowering display for months from the late spring through frost!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful cool-toned, blue-green, succulent foliage looks lush and plump, growing just 4 - 6 inches tall, but spreads about a foot wide. Their abundant blooms certainly bring a lot of joy! The textured fleshy leaves can remain evergreen in warm, frost-free climates and form tight weed-blocking mats of greenery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long-lasting neon violet petals of these Daisy-like blooms, turn red to the tips for a radiant two-tone effect! You'll love their glamorous appeal, and all the local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/flower-gardens-bring-butterflies-and-beneficial-insects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebutterflies and bees\u003c\/a\u003e will come to sip their nectar and gather pollen all season. However, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-west\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edeer\u003c\/a\u003e and rabbits rarely bother with these succulent plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrighten up the baseline of your garden design with an easy-care flowering succulent. These wide-spreading, low-growing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-great-low-growing-flowering-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egroundcover\u003c\/a\u003e plants suppress weeds with high style! A single specimen of these long-blooming plants makes a dynamic accent in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/when-life-gives-you-rocks-create-a-rock-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRock Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, gravel or sandy beds, and throughout sun-parched stretches of ground!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir hot-hued blooms pick up on the mineral tones from sandstone and punch up rugged western gardens and boulders in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/five-astounding-native-plants-for-the-southwestern-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSouthwestern\u003c\/a\u003e US, and Delosperma are also great for Xeriscaping and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/firewise-landscaping-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFire-wise\u003c\/a\u003e landscaping! Happily naturalizing throughout sandy, rocky, or gravel beds among \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/xeriscape\/drought-tolerant-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eother like-water usage plants\u003c\/a\u003e like Yucca, Hens-and-Chicks, Ornamental Grass, Agave, and Sedum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturalize Delosperma for a great-looking, xeriscaped landscape that works hard to suppress weeds all year long. Jewel Of Desert® Garnet Ice Plant is a wonderful choice to control \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/about-erosion-control-and-top-five-plants-for-erosion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eerosion\u003c\/a\u003e on slopes and banks. Plant them en masse 6-8 inches apart for a quick fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/top-10-salt-tolerant-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ealong the coast\u003c\/a\u003e or have sand dunes that need some fire? Plant these salt-tolerant little gems in your Zen Garden of raked sand, fine gravel, or stone (referred to as Karesansui Gardens) for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-meditation-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emeditative\u003c\/a\u003e experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven in mixed planters as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/creating-a-patio-garden-is-a-fun-and-rewarding-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efiller and spiller\u003c\/a\u003e on sunny porches and patios, sunny courtyards, dry Cottage Gardens, and Pollinator borders as edging and front-of-the-border installations! Line a sun-drenched, or parched sidewalk, pathway border, or roadside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/9-tough-plants-for-hellstrips-that-look-beautiful\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehell strip\u003c\/a\u003e with cheerful jewel-tone blossoms and jewel-like succulent foliage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant Red Daisy-Like Blooms With Yellow Eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-Stop Flower Power Late Spring Through Frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNectar-Rich Resource for Butterflies \u0026amp; Honey Bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSucculent Dark-Green Foliage Forms Tight Mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Groundcover, Xeriscaping, Containers, Edging \u0026amp; Erosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequiring full sun for the most blooms and best growth, this mat-forming evergreen perennial performs best in sharply-drained, sandy soil. Water as needed during the first year in the ground to establish a deep, healthy root system using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/the-right-way-to-water-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinger Test\u003c\/a\u003e, allowing them to dry out some between waterings. In fact, once their roots are established in your soil...they'll become \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/drought-tolerant-plants-for-the-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewaterwise\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best flowering through the summer, provide some summer watering during prolonged drought and excessive heat. Back off watering in early autumn so they can go into fall a bit drier, that way they can harden off before winter. All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch deep \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/how-and-why-to-mulch-your-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elayer of mulch\u003c\/a\u003e to hold moisture underground and insulate the roots. Mulch also helps keep soil from splashing on and covering the low-growing foliage, for a neater, cleaner look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you live in an area that receives heavy snowfall in the winter, it is recommended you protect these succulent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/planting-perennials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eperennials\u003c\/a\u003e with loose row covers or frost blankets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-Growing In Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires Well-Drained Soils - Sandy\/Gravely Soil Is Best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt\/Coastal-Tolerant \u0026amp; Very Drought Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune Away Dead Growth In Early Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbits Tend to Leave Them Alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss your chance to order Jewel Of Desert® Garnet Ice Plant from our limited inventory. 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