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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...
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade (Part shade in S regions)
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: South America - selected and introduced by Baker's Acres, Alexandria, OH
  • Grows To: 8-16"H x 2-3'W
Louisiana
Merryville
Carolina Moonlight Baptisia, Wild Indigo
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Carolina Moonlight Baptisia is a hybrid of Baptisia sphaerocarpa x B. Carolina Moonlight Baptisia produces loads of sturdy spikes filled with rich buttery yellow pea-like blossoms that emerge in mid to late spring.
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 2-3'W
Louisiana
Merryville
Long-Bract Wild Indigo, Cream False Indigo, Plains Wild Indigo, Prairie Wild Indigo, Paque-Paque Plant, Pock-Pock Plant
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Baptisias are naturally durable, pest and disease resistant, long-lived perennials and could be considered the Lupine for the south. They make an excellent addition to the perennial or cut-flower garden that is drought resistant, deer resistant, adaptable,...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Grows To: 1-2'H x 2-3'W
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Native To / Origin: US - Eastern and Central
Louisiana
Merryville
Blackie Plumeria, Frangipani
Prices start at : 34.99 USD

This unusual Plumeria produces clusters of exotic deep dark red flowers with purple overtones and a strong spicy fragrance. The Plumeria is an easily grown, summer flowering, heat and sun loving small tropical tree that makes a great addition to tropical...
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
  • Grows To: 6-10'H x 4-6'W in containers, 15-30'H and wide in tropical climates
Louisiana
Merryville
White Wild Indigo, White False Indigo, Baptisia
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Baptisia's are durable pest and disease resistant native taprooted perennials and could be considered the Lupine for the south. Plant them where you intend to leave them as they typically do not like to be disturbed once established.
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Native To / Origin: US - Central and Eastern
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch R / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Screamin\' Yellow Wild Indigo, Yellow False Indigo, Baptisia
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

TScreamin' Yellow Baptisia was selected for its flower power and compact habit. An excellent addition to the perennial border or cut-flower garden that is drought tolerant, deer resistant, durable, and easy.
  • Native To / Origin: US - South Central - selected by Larry Lowman, Ridgecrest Nursery, Wynne, AR
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Louisiana
Merryville
Purple Smoke Baptisia, Wild Indigo
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

Baptisias are naturally durable, pest and disease resistant, long-lived perennials and could be considered the Lupine for the south. Baptisias resent being transplanted once established and eventually develop an extensive taproot from which to regrow...
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Soil & Moisture: Moderately moist to dry, well-drained soils. Tolerant of poor soils.
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - North Carolina Botanic Gardens, introduced by Niche Gardens in 1996
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 2-3'W
Louisiana
Merryville
Midnighttm Prairieblues Baptisia, False Indigo
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Loads of 2' long spikes of deep violet-blue pea shaped flowers are held well above the green foliage of this new hybrid Baptisia from Dr. Jim Ault of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Baptisia's develop an extensive taproot based root-system and should not...
  • Soil & Moisture: Moderate to dry, well-drained soils. Tolerant of poor soils.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US - IL - Chicago Botanic Gardens - Dr. Jim Ault - 2003
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Louisiana
Merryville
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.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Native To / Origin: US - LA, MS, AL, GA, TN, NC, & reported for SC
  • Grows To: 6-12"H x 4-8"W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8
Louisiana
Merryville
Yellow Heartleaf Ice Plant, Baby Sunrose, Aptenia
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

The Hardy Ice Plants have good drought tolerance once well established and are suitable for xeriscaping. Soft golden yellow, finely petaled flowers are borne throughout the growing season on this easy to grow succulent groundcover.
  • Grows To: 2-6"H x 12-24"W
  • Native To / Origin: South Africa
  • pH Range: Mildy Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight to High
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to dry soils with good to excellent drainage. Do not overwater.
Louisiana
Merryville
Calypso Oleander
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Calypso produces large clear hot pink flowers in large clusters for an exceptionally long period in summer. Drought tolerant, disease resistant, and reliable. This is considered by the experts to be the most popular cultivar in the US and deservedly so...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10,11
  • Native To / Origin: US - FL, 1975
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Louisiana
Merryville
Purple Smoke Baptisia, Wild Indigo
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Baptisias are naturally durable, pest and disease resistant, long-lived perennials and could be considered the Lupine for the south. Baptisias resent being transplanted once established and eventually develop an extensive taproot from which to regrow...
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - North Carolina Botanic Gardens, introduced by Niche Gardens in 1996
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 2-3'W
Louisiana
Merryville
Whirling Butterflies Gaura, Apple Blossom Grass, Wand Flower, Lindheimer\'s Bee Blossom
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Flowering begins and spring and often lasts until fall. Gaura's drought tolerance makes it a suitable perennial for xeriscaping. Gauras are hardy and reliable drought tolerant native perennials.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10
  • pH Range: Mildy Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
Louisiana
Merryville
Red Apple Heartleaf Ice Plant, Baby Sunrose, Aptenia
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

The Hardy Ice Plants have good drought tolerance once well established and are suitable for xeriscaping. Deep rosy red, finely petaled flowers are borne throughout the growing season on this easy to grow succulent groundcover.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Grows To: 2-6"H x 12-24"W
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to dry soils with good to excellent drainage. Do not overwater.
  • pH Range: Mildy Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,11,(*9A?,*8B?)
Louisiana
Merryville
Paradise Vine, Giant Potato Creeper, Costa Rica Nightshade, Divorce Vine
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

The flowers are born in profusion during the warmer months of the year. It can be grown as a container plant and overwintered indoors or in the ground in mild winter regions. This moderately vigorous vine received rave reviews during 2012 trials at The...
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sun
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, good drainage, relatively fertile soils.
  • pH Range: Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
Louisiana
Merryville
Royal Fern, Flowering Fern
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

One of our most beautiful native ferns, the Royal Fern produces a rosette of soft blue-green to green fronds that are deeply cut into rounded to lanceolate leaflets producing a medium to soft textured clump forming perennial.
  • Soil & Moisture: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral, humusy soils.
  • Container Size: Quarts
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Outdoor Light: Light shade, Shade, Morning sun, Full sun*
  • Native To / Origin: US - Eastern and Canada
Louisiana
Merryville
Yellow Wild Indigo, Yellow False Indigo, Baptisia
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Baptisia's are durable pest and disease resistant native taprooted perennials and could be considered the Lupine for the south. Baptisia's only get better with age producing more and more spikes of flowers successively each year that they are allowed...
  • Native To / Origin: US - South Central
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Ghost Fern
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

It is perfect for moist shady gardens where its upright growing fronds are sure to be a stand out among surrounding perennials. Like its parents it is deciduous in winter and dies back to ground returning with a new mass of foliage in spring.
  • Deer Resistance: Not Likely to Be Bothered
  • Soil & Moisture: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral, humusy soils.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Nancy Swell, VA
Louisiana
Merryville
Southern Prairie Aster, Showy Aster
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

This is another Aster that is native to sandy dryer upland soils and so is somewhat drought resistant once well-established. The Southern Prairie Aster is useful in the perennial garden or in natural settings like meadows and roadside plantings.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Not Likely to be Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US - Southcentral to Southeastern
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Louisiana
Merryville
Bigfoot Waterclover, Clover Fern, Largefoot Pepperwort
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

An easily grown and unusual fern whose fronds look just like perfect four-leaf clovers. It can easily be maintained in containers and on the upper shelves of water gardens. The Bigfoot Waterclover is nearly evergreen but goes dormant for a short period...
  • Grows To: 6-10"H and spreading
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Part sun, Part shade, *Sun, Light Shade, Shade
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Deer Resistance: Not Likely to Be Bothered
Louisiana
Merryville
Mrs. George Roeding Oleander (Double Apricot)
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

It has better than average cold hardiness. Whether its baking on the edge of concrete or in the salty soils of the Gulf Coast these plants are nearly perfectly adapted for use in these areas.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Salt Tolerance: High
  • Grows To: 6-8'H x 6-8'W
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Variegated Tapioca Plant, Cassava, Manihot
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

The large palmate tropical looking foliage of the Variegated Tapioca is heavily splashed with sunny yellow emanating from the center of the leaves and radiating outward and the leaves are edged in a deep bluish green.
  • Native To / Origin: South America
  • Deer Resistance: Not Likely to be Bothered
  • Grows To: 4-6'H x 4-6'W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10B, 11
Louisiana
Merryville
White Pampas Grass
Prices start at : 2.99 USD / each

We offer potted plants for a fast showing in your yard. White Pampas Grass has dozens of large stalks that grow thickly to an average height of about 3' topped with silky, soft plumes soaring above them.
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun
  • Spread: 2-5'
  • Season Color: Summer, Fall, Winter
  • Zones: 5-10
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
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. Blooms: summer to fall. Drought and deer resistant, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, great cut flower,...
  • Season Color: Summer
  • Zones: 3-9
  • Max Height (feet): 2
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun
  • Genus: Dianthus
Illinois
Bloomington
Bonfire Euphorbia
Prices start at : 8.99 USD / each

Get ready for a dramatic three-season performance in your landscape. Neat, mounded, low-growing plant lights up the front of a garden, walkway, or even containers. In spring, Bonfire's emerging foliage is brilliant yellow, orange and lime; summer and...
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
  • Season Color: Spring, Summer
  • Zones: 5-7
  • Max Height (feet): < 1
  • Spread: 18''
Illinois
Bloomington
Pampas Grass Collection
Prices start at : 6.39 USD / each

An elegant addition to your yard. Good for cut arrangements. Collection includes 1 White plant, and 1 Pink plant. Deer and drought resistant. We offer potted plants for a fast showing in your yard.
  • Zones: 5-10
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun
  • Max Height (feet): 10
Illinois
Bloomington
Improved Dragon\'s Blood Red Sedum
Prices start at : 3.99 USD / each

Does not need pruning. Semi-evergreen foliage, even in sub-zero weather. An excellent groundcover! Bright red, star like flowers cover the Creeping Red Sedum plant from June through September.
  • Zones: 3-9
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Max Height (feet): 3-4"
  • Spread: 12''
  • Season Color: Summer
Illinois
Bloomington