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American Elderberries ‘Ranch\' and ‘Wyldewood\'
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / Set Includes Two 4" Pots

Elderberry is well known as an ingredient in wines and jams but it's also used to help mitigate colds and flu because of its antiviral properties. It's also one of the most forgiving if you have non-fertile soil and it handles a zone 3 winter easily.
  • Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
  • Grows to: 5-6'
  • Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Connecticut
Danielson
Adagio Grass
Prices start at : 27.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Adagio Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio') adds graceful motion and rich texture to your landscape. One Adagio Maiden Grass is a stunning centerpiece and standout specimen in your garden, but multiples are breathtakingly spectacular in masses.
  • Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
  • Soil Type: Well Drained
  • Mature Spread: 2 - 3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Mature Height: 3 - 5 feet
Nebraska
Omaha
Little Miss Maiden Grass
Prices start at : 27.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Something these small gardens often lack is the motion and grandeur of grass, since so many of the American prairie grasses are big and bold. But now we have a striking beauty – the Little Miss Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Miss') –...
  • Soil Type: Well Drained
  • Foliage Color: Purple
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Mature Spread: 1 - 4 feet
  • Flower Color: Red
Nebraska
Omaha
Fireworks Grass
Prices start at : 33.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

If you live near the coast, ‘Fireworks' will grow without need to coddle it. If you're looking for something other than the “same old, same old” in your garden this year, order a few Pennisetum Fireworks from us today! * Outstanding variegated foliage...
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Flower Color: Purple Red
  • Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'
Nebraska
Omaha
Hot Rod Switch Grass
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Hot Rod Switch Grass is a must-have for those spots in your yard where you'd like some year-round interest. Try one today! * Colorful foliage * Adaptable to a variety of soils * Drought & salt tolerant * Thrives in full sun
  • Foliage: Blue-Green Maturing to Maroon
  • Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Hot Rod'
  • Fall Color: Red
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Growth Rate: Medium
Nebraska
Omaha
EverColor Everlite Variegated Sedge Grass
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / Quart Container

Don't wait until we're sold out of Evercolor Everlite! They will go fast. It looks stunning with dark-colored evergreens or the bright flowers of a perennial border. You know that you need this beauty in your garden this year.
  • Soil Type: Well-Drained
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Mature Spread: 8 - 10 inches
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Botanical Name: Carex oshimensis ‘Everlite'
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Nebraska
Omaha
Redhead Fountain Grass
Prices start at : 39.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

This plant has no serious insect or disease problems and is not usually appealing to deer. The deep purple buds mature to smoky purple plumes. The bushy plumes are great as cut flowers if they are cut soon after they emerge.
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Flower Color: Mahogany, Red Seed Head
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Botanical Name: Pennisetum 'Redhead'
Nebraska
Omaha
EverColor Everlime Variegated Sedge Grass
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / Quart Container

It will bring light and texture to any garden combo. Whether your garden is rustic or formal, Evercolor Everlime will brighten it up all year. If you want easy to grow and low-maintenance, then you can't beat Everlime.
  • Moisture: Water carefully to establish, and weekly as needed for best results.
  • Soil Type: Rich, evenly moist, well drained soils best
  • Mature Height: 12 - 15 inches
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Foliage: Perennial
Nebraska
Omaha
Carex Bowles Golden
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 GAL

Foliage promptly turns yellow after frost. With regular watering, may be grown in borders, rock gardens and containers. Insignificant flowers appear in May on inflorescences of staminate and pistulate spikes which are not showy but are noticeable and...
Maryland
Bowie
Miscanthus Yaku Jima
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 3 GAL

Best in full sun. Less vigorous with decreased flowering and tendency to flop in too much shade. Clumps slowly expand in circumference by short rhizomes, but retain tight clump shape.
Maryland
Bowie
Miscanthus Morning Light Maiden Grass
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 GAL

Less vigorous with decreased flowering and tendency to flop in too much shade. Tolerant of summer heat and humidity. ‘Morning Light' tends to keep its upright shape better than some other cultivars and rarely flops.
Maryland
Bowie
Miscanthus Adagio Maiden Grass
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 3 GAL

Foliage should be left standing throughout the winter for visual interest and to provide protection for the crowns. Cut foliage to the ground in late winter just before new shoots appear.
Maryland
Bowie
Carex Evergold
Prices start at : 17.95 USD / 1 Gal

Plants generally dislike hot and humid summer climates. Insignificant brownish flower spikes appear on triangular stems in spring. Plants thrive in moist soils, but also perform well in average garden soils, with better tolerance for periods of dryness...
Maryland
Bowie
Miscanthus Little Zebra (Dwarf Maiden Grass)
Prices start at : 12.95 USD / 1 GAL

Plant Patent PP13,008 issued September 24, 2002. It is noted for its compact size, upright form, horizontally-banded foliage and wine-purple flower plumes. Perfect for smaller gardens.
Maryland
Bowie
Miscanthus Gracillimus (Maiden Grass)
Prices start at : 16.95 USD / 1 Gal

Miscanthus Gracillimus' is an old and very popular cultivar. Foliage should be left standing throughout the winter for visual interest and to provide protection for the crowns. They stay attractive from summer right through the winter.
Maryland
Bowie
Panicum Shenandoah (Red Switchgrass)
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 GAL

Foliage also turns beige in fall and provides good winter interest. Prefers Full sun to bring out the best red color. This ornamental switch grass cultivar features some of the best burgundy-red foliage of the many panicum cultivars currently available...
Maryland
Bowie
What Is Tall Fescue: Growing Tall Fescue Grass In The Lawn
It is a coarse textured, dark green grass with rolled leaves. Keep evenly moist for 14 to 21 days, at which point you should see your first seedlings. Tall fescue maintenance is a dream for the lazy gardener because it needs infrequent mowing and has...
Ohio
Willoughby
Mexican Feather Grass (Stipa, Nasella)
Prices start at : 16.95 USD / 1 GAL

Plants adapt to a wide range of conditions – moderate salinity, drought, slightly acid or alkaline pH and heavy clay or sandy soil. This species performs as a perennial through zone 7 but is usually a reseeding annual in areas with colder winters.
Maryland
Bowie
Panicum Heavy Metal
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 3 GAL

Panicum Heavy Metal is a switchgrass cultivar which features metallic-blue foliage and a columnar form. It is a clump-forming, warm season grass which typically grows in an upright, vertical clump to 3′ tall (to 5′ when in flower).
Maryland
Bowie
Pennisetum Hameln
Prices start at : 17.95 USD / 1 GAL

Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.
Maryland
Bowie
Zone 5 Deer Resistant Perennials – Perennials That Are Deer Resistant In Zone 5
True to its name, it even likes salt. There are effective ways to deter deer and block them from your plants, but one particularly good method is to plant things they don't want to begin with.
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 5 Grape Varieties: Growing Grapes In Zone 5 Gardens
The longer they are left on the wine, the sweeter and juicier they become.Hardy grape varieties are bred using indigenous grapes found throughout the eastern half of northern North America.
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 5 Dry Shade Gardens: Growing Zone 5 Plants In Dry Shade
Thick layers of foliage prevent sun and rain from filtering through, leaving an inhospitable environment for flowers. They come in white and a range of purples and pinks. Read on to find suggested flowering plants for dry shade in zone 5.If you have a...
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 5 Rhododendrons – Tips On Planting Rhododendrons In Zone 5
It's wise to mix in topsoil, peat moss, compost or sand before planting.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });If you live in a region classified as zone 5, your winter temperatures can dip well below zero.
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 5 Berries – Choosing Cold Hardy Berry Plants
You need to plant one male for every 5-8 female plants. Fungal diseases can often by controlled through cultural practices, density of planting, air circulation, proper trellising, pruning, etc., but not viral diseases.
Ohio
Willoughby
Zone 5 Vegetables – When To Plant Zone 5 Vegetable Gardens
That said, growing vegetables in zone 5 may be subject to a variety of factors, so use this as a guideline and for further information consult with your, a longtime resident or master gardener for specific information related to your area.USDA zone 5...
Ohio
Willoughby
Hardy Ground Cover Plants – Planting Ground Covers In Zone 5
You can even walk on this plant with no damage, making it great as a lawn substitute. It produces sweet little starry flowers all through spring.lives up to its name by surviving into zone 3 and putting on a color show of the most vibrant pink flowers.Additional...
Ohio
Willoughby