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  • Silver Mound

    Artemisia schmidtiana

    (7)
    From $1999

  • Flame® Pro Baby Doll Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Flame Pro Baby Doll'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Honeysong Purple Stokes Aster

    Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong'

    (3)
    From $1999

  • Sunseekers™ Golden Sun Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'SunSeekers Golden Sun'

    (3)
    From $1999

  • EverBloom™ Red Delicious Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'Red Delicious'

    (3)
    From $1999
  • Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta (Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'), a plant featuring perennial and clumping, mounding form.

    Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta

    Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Feather Falls™ Sedge Grass

    Carex x 'Feather Falls'

    (2)
    $1999

  • Coral Knock Out® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Coral Knock Out'

    (6)
    From $1999

  • Happy Returns Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'

    (9)
    From $1999

  • Concord Grape Spiderwort

    Tradescantia 'Concord Grape'

    From $1999

  • Red Hot Popsicle™ Dwarf Poker

    Kniphofia 'Redhot Popsicle'

    (4)
    From $1999

  • Knock Out® Easy Bee-zy™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Knock Out Easy Bee-zy'

    From $1999

  • Elijah Blue Fescue Grass

    Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

    (8)
    From $1999
  • Sweet Daisy™ Jane Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Jane'), a perennial featuring yellow, white flowers and perennial.

    Sweet Daisy™ Jane Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Jane'

    (12)
    $1999
  • Pennsylvania Sedge Grass (Carex pensylvanica), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Pennsylvania Sedge Grass

    Carex pensylvanica

    From $1999

  • Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower

    Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'

    (8)
    From $1999

  • Splendens Sea Thrift

    Armeria maritima 'Splendens'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Mango Popsicle™ Dwarf Poker

    Kniphofia x 'Mango Popsicle'

    (5)
    From $1999

  • Whoops - A - Daisy Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Whoops-a-Daisy'

    (12)
    From $1999

  • EverBloom™ Plum Glory Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'EverBloom Plum Glory'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Bowles Periwinkle

    Vinca minor 'Bowles'

    (5)
    From $1999
  • Iron Butterfly Ironweed (Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Iron Butterfly Ironweed

    Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly'

    From $1999

  • Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

    (8)
    From $1999
  • SpinTop™ Orange Halo Gaillardia

    SpinTop® Orange Halo Blanket Flower

    Gaillardia aristata 'SpinTop Orange Halo'

    (4)
    From $1999

  • Stella de Oro Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'

    (8)
    From $1999

  • Chocolate Chip Ajuga

    Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'

    (10)
    From $1999

  • Rock 'N Round™ Pure Joy Sedum

    Sedum x 'Pure Joy'

    From $1999

  • EverBloom™ Strawberry Tart Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'EverBloom Strawberry Tart'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Golden Showers Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Golden Showers'

    (2)
    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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