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Foxtail Fern
Prices start at : 33.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

It's adaptive to a variety of conditions and even deer tend to pass it by. For an added benefit, delicate blossoms (of a diminutive nature), appear densely peppered amid the stems in mid-summer, a lovely pristine white amid the green foliage.
  • Flower Color: White
  • Fruiting Time: Red berries in fall
  • Botanical Name: Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers'
  • Sun Exposure: Partial Sun
  • Growth Rate: Medium
Nebraska
Omaha
Little Kitten Maiden Grass
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

The long, slender leaves posses a sun-catching, silver tint and will present a gentle, cascading effect in your landscape. Like an adorable little kitten, this dwarf variety of Maiden Grass is will be delightful addition to your landscape.
  • Mature Height: 15 inches
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
  • Flower Color: Brown, White Seed Head
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Foliage: Silvery Green
Nebraska
Omaha
Fragrant Mountain Sweet Box
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

It handles urban conditions as well – compacted soils, road salt and smog don't seem to faze it. The scent alone is worth the price of the plant. Deer tend to avoid it too. Fragrant Mountain Sweet Box (Sarcocca hookeriana var humilis 'Fragrant Mountain')...
  • Soil Type: Rich, organic, well drained
  • Foliage: Evergreen
  • Flower Color: White
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Sun Exposure: Full Shade, Partial Sun
  • Moisture: Additional moisture first season
Nebraska
Omaha
White Pampas Grass
Prices start at : 2.99 USD / each

Plumes start mid-summer and last through winter. Although a native of Argentina, this variety of White Pampas Grass is hardy and will grow in most parts of America. White Pampas Grass has dozens of large stalks that grow thickly to an average height of...
  • Max Height (feet): 10
  • Zones: 5-10
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun
  • Season Color: Summer, Fall, Winter
  • Genus: Cortaderia selloana 'White Feather'
Illinois
Bloomington
Mixed Carnations
Prices start at : 4.49 USD / each

Bloom at intervals all summer - even on into fall! Hardy, healthy plants bloom in a rainbow of colors even during the hottest, driest summers. Have a wonderfully spicy fragrance. Grow 15-20'' tall.
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Season Color: Summer
  • Zones: 3-9
  • Colors: Pink, Red, White, Yellow
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun
Illinois
Bloomington
Great Clorox Disaster Paraguayan Night Shade, Blue Potato Bush, Solanum Vine
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

The Great Clorox Disaster Purple Potato Bush, or groundcover in this case, is an especially beautiful trailing sport of the Paraguayan Night Shade. Bright creamy white and bluish green variegated foliage adorn the trailing stems and act as a contrasting...
  • Grows To: 8-16"H x 2-3'W
  • Native To / Origin: South America - selected and introduced by Baker's Acres, Alexandria, OH
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Not Likely to be Bothered
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Bonfire Euphorbia
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

If you are looking for an all-season colorful plant, this ‘Bonfire' plant is one of the most gorgeous spurges ever grown! * Mahagony Red Foliage All Year * Chartreuse Flowers in Spring * Loves Hot and Dry
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Mature Spread: 30 - 36 inches
  • Botanical Name: Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire'
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Nebraska
Omaha
Purple Pride Beautyberry
Prices start at : 44.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

* Plant for winter color! * Zones 5-9 * Fast-Growing Pruning makes 'Purple Pride' even a more attractive, pretty plant. The Beautyberry 'Purple Pride', Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai', is an outstanding Japanese selection with lilac-violet berries.
  • Foliage: Green
  • Soil Type: Well Drained
  • Flower Color: White
  • Mature Spread: 3 - 4 feet
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Nebraska
Omaha
Fragrant Valley Sweet Box
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

It is very disease resistant and both deer and rabbits steer clear. It makes a grand statement when massed. It is easy to grow and easy to maintain. It helps to wake up the garden after the long winter.
  • Foliage: Evergreen
  • Mature Height: 2 - 3 feet
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Flower Color: White
  • Mature Spread: 3 - 4 feet
  • Growth Rate: Medium
Nebraska
Omaha
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Order yours today! * Decorative foliage and flower heads * Fast growing * Adaptable to variety of soils and conditions * Deer resistant With its perpetual motion, enchanting plumes and lively color, Karl Foerster is sure to keep you entertained throughout...
  • Soil Type: Moist, Well Draining
  • Mature Spread: 18 - 24 inches
  • Botanical Name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Foliage: Green
Nebraska
Omaha
Bonfire Euphorbia
Prices start at : 8.99 USD / each

Plant 18'' apart in full to partial sun. Tiny golden-chartreuse blooms in late spring. In spring, Bonfire's emerging foliage is brilliant yellow, orange and lime; summer and fall colors are crimson and burgundy.
  • Spread: 18''
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Zones: 5-7
  • Genus: Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire' PP18,585
  • Colors: Dark Red, Green, Orange, Yellow
Illinois
Bloomington
Pampas Grass Collection
Prices start at : 6.39 USD / each

Pampas Grass, with dozens of large stalks, grows about 8-10 feet tall, topped with graceful, silky, soft, white or pink plumes. The graceful blades grow thickly to an average height of about three feet, with the plumes soaring above them.
  • Max Height (feet): 10
  • Colors: Pink, White
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Genus: Cortaderia selloana
Illinois
Bloomington
Improved Dragon\'s Blood Red Sedum
Prices start at : 3.99 USD / each

Rock gardens, borders, edging, under shady trees and steep banks will come alive with carefree color of the Creeping Red Sedum. Does not need pruning. 'Fulda Glow' is an improved variety of Dragon's Blood sedum that sports attractive bronze-red foliage...
  • Spread: 12''
  • Colors: Red
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Max Height (feet): 3-4"
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Illinois
Bloomington
Broadleaf Barbara\'s Buttons
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

The rosettes rarely seem to exceed a few inches high even when it is in flower and it is not an aggressive spreader making it a welcome addition to woodland and other naturalistic settings.
  • Grows To: 6-12"H x 4-8"W
  • Native To / Origin: US - LA, MS, AL, GA, TN, NC, & reported for SC
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Louisiana
Merryville
Giant Hardy Hibiscus
Prices start at : 3.99 USD / each

Easy to grow, needs little care. Huge, exotic flowers up to 8'' across. You can now enjoy these gorgeous flowers in your northern home. Plant 2-3' apart in full to partial sun. Strong, field-grown plants shipped.
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
  • Max Height (feet): 8
  • Colors: Mixed, Pink, Red, White
  • Spread: 3-4'
  • Zones: 5-10
Illinois
Bloomington
Adam\'s Needle Yucca
Prices start at : 4.00 USD / each

Blooms: late summer. The Adam's Needle Yucca is a handsome plant with sharp, evergreen leaves. Deer and drought resistant, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Plant a cluster of three Adam's Needle Yucca for that exotic touch at your home.
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Genus: Yucca filamentosa
  • Season Color: Summer
  • Zones: 5-10
  • Spread: 3'
Illinois
Bloomington
Compact American Cranberrybush
Prices start at : 74.95 USD / #5 Container range: 2.9 - 4.6 gallons (13 - 20 liters)

Even though birds and other wildlife will enjoy the dense foliage and fruit of your American Cranberry, more destructive wildlife (such as deer), tend to leave it alone. The birds and wildlife also enjoy them throughout the autumn and winter.
  • Fall Color: Red
  • Botanical Name: Viburnum trilobum 'Alfredo'
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Flower Color: White
  • Foliage: Green
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
Nebraska
Omaha
Color Guard Yucca
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

It has it all—a hardy nature and vibrant color year-round. Color Guard has a clumping form with an upright, rounded nature. One would look terrific in your rock garden, planted amid your formal perennial beds, or even in a container on your back patio.
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Soil Type: Sandy, Loam
  • Mature Spread: 1 - 2 feet
  • Mature Height: 20 inches
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Nebraska
Omaha
Bleeding Heart Spectabilis
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #2 Container range: 1.2 - 1.8 gallons (5 - 8 liters)

Hearts on a String The Bleeding Heart Spectabilis, 'Dicentra spectabilis, is a fast-growing perennial with pink, heart-shaped flowers. Bleeding Hearts have a plant height of 3 feet and a width of 3 feet.
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Foliage: Green
  • Fall Color: Yellow
  • Mature Height: 24 - 30 inches
  • Botanical Name: Dicentra spectabilis
Nebraska
Omaha
Festival Star Baby\'s Breath
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / Quart Container

Gypsophila Festival Star, Gypsophila 'Festival Startm' (PP#14,818), provides continuous cut flowers all summer long! Clouds of small white flowers float above densely branched plants from May through October! Gypsophila 'Festival Star' is a hardy baby's...
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Mature Height: 12 - 18 inches
  • Flower Color: White
  • Soil Type: Widely adaptable
  • Botanical Name: Gypsophila 'Festival Star'
Nebraska
Omaha
Miscanthus Morning Light Grass
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

Its appearance is fine textured and it has a compact growth habit. Miscanthus Morning Light is deer resistant and easy to grow! It is also salt tolerant. It boasts 5' white-edged variegated, narrow leaves.
  • Mature Height: 4 - 5 feet
  • Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
  • Soil Type: Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Reddish Bronze
  • Foliage: Silver Variegated
Nebraska
Omaha
Pink Muhly Grass
Prices start at : 27.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Pink Muhly Grass is an easy choice to make when choosing a hardy, decorative plant. Pink Muhly Grass will reach 3 feet in height with an equal spread. Not only does it provide 4-season interest, but its beauty reaches a late season zenith that's hard...
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
  • Moisture: Average
  • Flower Color: Purple/Pink
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Mature Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Nebraska
Omaha
The Blues Little Bluestem Grass
Prices start at : 33.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

It works well in mass plantings. Deep Blue Foliage Turns Burgundy Red in Fall The Grass 'The Blues Little Bluestem Grass', Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues', has attractive deep blue foliage.
  • Mature Height: 2 - 3 feet
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Flower Color: Tan
  • Mature Spread: 24 - 30 inches
  • Fall Color: Red, Burgundy / Purple
  • Soil Type: Well Drained
Nebraska
Omaha
Cavatine Pieris
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Unlike other pieris, which can grow 3-4 feet tall and wide, this little gem only gets 2 feet tall in 10 years and maintains its sweet rounded shape without any pruning necessary. Plant a few in your favorite pots to have on the balcony or plant a couple...
  • Soil Type: Rich, organic soils best
  • Moisture: Even watering and mulch for best results
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Botanical Name: Pieris japonica 'Cavatine'
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Foliage Color: Dark and lustrus green
Nebraska
Omaha
Fragrant Sweet Box
Prices start at : 55.95 USD / #2 Container range: 1.2 - 1.8 gallons (5 - 8 liters)

Fragrant Sweetbox is resistant to both deer and rabbits and is disease resistant, too! It is water-wise and doesn't need coddling at all. Fragrant Sweetbox will slowly grow to 3' - 5' tall and wide.
  • Botanical Name: Sarcococca ruscifolia
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Flower Color: White
  • Foliage: Evergreen
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Moisture: Additional moisture first season, then tolerates dry shade
Nebraska
Omaha
Calypso Oleander
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

In this instance we have to defer to the experts at the International Oleander Society and folks like Rod Prejean to keep us on the right track as well as authors like Mariann Hamori and Andrea Hayek.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10,11
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Native To / Origin: US - FL, 1975
  • Grows To: 12-20'H x 12-20'W
Louisiana
Merryville
Dianthus Neon Star
Prices start at : 17.95 USD / 1 Gal.

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Plants may die out in the center, however, if drainage is not superior. The common name of pink for plants in the genus is in probable reference to the flower petal margins (they...
Maryland
Bowie