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  • Fire Dragon Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Fire Dragon'

    (7)
    $1999

  • Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

    Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

    (14)
    From $1999

  • Rozanne Hardy Geranium

    Geranium 'Rozanne'

    (7)
    From $1999
  • Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Blue Glitter Sea Holly

    Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

    (6)
    $1999

  • Blue Cascade® Rosemary

    Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Cascade'

    (4)
    $1999

  • SunSparkler® Dream Dazzler Sedum

    Sedum 'Dream Dazzler'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Golden Creeping Jenny

    Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Millenium Allium

    Allium senescens 'Millenium'

    From $1999

  • PowWow® Wild Berry Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wild Berry'

    (6)
    From $1999
  • SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Wildfire'

    (8)
    From $1999

  • Color Guard Yucca

    Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'

    (10)
    From $1999

  • Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera periclymenum 'Peaches and Cream'

    (9)
    From $1999

  • Evergold Sedge Grass

    Carex hachioensis 'Evergold'

    From $1999

  • Silvery Sunproof Liriope

    Liriope 'Silvery Sunproof'

    (6)
    From $1999

  • Creme Caramel™ Coreopsis

    Coreopsis verticillata 'Creme Caramel'

    (6)
    From $1999

  • Porcupine Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

    (13)
    From $1999

  • Goldmound Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound'

    (12)
    From $1999

  • Lesser Calamint

    Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta

    (4)
    From $1999

  • Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Summer Crush'

    (17)
    From $1999
  • EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass

    EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'EverColor Everest'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Vision In Purple Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Visions'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

    (6)
    From $1999

  • Little Goldstar Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Little Goldstar'

    (14)
    From $1999

  • Morning Light Silver Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

    (31)
    From $1999

  • Moody Blues® Pink Veronica

    Veronica spicata 'Moody Blues Pink'

    (3)
    From $1999

  • Little Suzy Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa 'Viette's Little Suzy'

    (14)
    From $1999

  • Paint The Town Red Dianthus

    Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red'

    (4)
    From $1999

  • Adagio Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'

    (13)
    From $1999

  • Black Truffle Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Vision in Pink Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink'

    (1)
    From $1999

Plants Under $20!

FAQ's for Buying Plants Under $20! Online

Why shop the “Plants Under $20!” collection instead of waiting to save for higher‑priced specimens?
First, plants don’t know what you paid for them—growth rate, bloom time, and hardiness are biology, not price. Second, lower price points let gardeners test site conditions (sun, soil, drainage) with minimal financial risk; anything that fails becomes a $20 lesson, not a $60 disappointment. Third, purchasing several budget plants creates instant massing and weed suppression, benefits you’d forgo if you waited to buy one mature specimen later. By lowering investment per unit, the collection removes budget barriers, speeds learning, and yields fuller beds sooner—all before any premium upgrade is even considered.

Are inexpensive plants lower in quality or size compared with standard inventory?
Price reflects pot size and overstock cycles, not genetic vigor. Nurseries grade liners by height and root density, then shift them into progressively larger containers over time. When a production block produces more 1‑quart liners than forecast, the surplus moves to the under‑$20 tier to clear greenhouse space. You receive the same cultivar and the same nursery guarantee—just at an earlier growth stage. Given proper planting and care, these smaller starts typically catch up within one or two seasons, meaning you trade a brief establishment period for significant upfront savings without sacrificing long‑term landscape performance.

Which under‑$20 plants offer the highest first‑season impact for beginner gardeners?
Focus on fast‑maturing, floriferous species: coreopsis, daylilies, salvia, and dwarf spirea push buds even when transplanted small. Their fibrous roots establish quickly in average soil, and they rebloom with minimal deadheading. For quick vertical interest, annual ornamental grasses like purple fountain grass reach full height in one summer, yet stay within budget. Choosing these “speed‑to‑color” performers ensures that novices see success—and enjoy visual reward—well before season’s end, reinforcing good care habits without complicated maintenance routines.

How can I design a budget‑friendly planting scheme using only under‑$20 selections?
Start by grouping three to five of the same variety in triangular patterns; massing multiplies color impact and mimics the scale of larger shrubs. Layer heights—low groundcovers (creeping thyme), mid‑border bloomers (coneflowers), then taller accents (dwarf switchgrass)—to create depth without expensive statement pieces. Repeat one foliage color (silver or burgundy) across the bed to unify the mix. Finally, stagger bloom windows—spring bulbs paired with summer perennials and fall ornamental grasses—so the display evolves all season. This strategy uses quantity, repetition, and succession rather than high individual plant cost to achieve a polished, designer look.

Will purchasing budget plants affect shipping cost or the Nature Hills warranty?
Shipping fees are calculated by box size and weight, not plant price. Smaller pots often pack two or three per box, lowering freight per plant and helping you reach free‑shipping thresholds sooner. The 1‑year* Nature Hills product guarantee applies equally to every live plant, regardless of promotional pricing, provided you follow the planting and care guidelines supplied. Thus, buying under‑$20 items can actually reduce per‑plant shipping cost while still protecting your investment with the same health warranty enjoyed by full‑price purchases. (*Refer to current policy terms for exact coverage length.)
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