 Marliacea Carnea Water Lily
$29.95
The faint blush pink of the flowers looks almost white on first glance. This outstanding water lily is suited to any size pond-- particularly medium to large ponds. It even tends to bloom in partially shaded ponds! This free-flowering variety was hybridized by Latour-Marliac Nurseries in 1880, and it is still considered one of their finest creations. The faint pink flowers are 4-5 inches wide, the leaves are 7-8 inches wide, and the overall plant spread is 4-5 feet wide. Grows best in full to partial sun. We recommend growing this water lily in a 7.5 quart or larger container (available from naturehills.com). Also available from naturehills.com is Aquatic Planting Media and Lilytabs Water Lily Fertilizer. Cannot be shipped to: CA, MT, OR, WA or WY. more...
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 Mondo Grass
$28.95
The Grass 'Mondo', Ophiopogon japonicus, is an evergreen perennial which forms a dense clump of grass-like leaves; similar in appearance to Liriope, but finer textured with thiner blades. ('Mondo' actually is a member of the lily family despite its appearance and common name.) The leaves emerge in clumps from a network of rhizomes that grow just below the soil surface. With age, the clumps will merge to form a soft dense carpet of foliage. The small light purple flowers appear in summer, but are of little interest since they are hidden in the dense foliage, and so are the small blue-black berries that follow. It can be used as a bed edge or as a groundcover in a shady area; important for erosion control; avoid planting it near moist areas, as it will take over. 'Mondo' Grass can also be used as an evergreen in planters, either alone or mixed with seasonal annuals for color. more...
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 Moss - Irish
$23.75
The Sagina Irish Moss, 'Sagina subulata', is one of the most popular ground covers around. The lush, deep green foliage stays compact and produces tiny white flowers. It is extremely dense and spready by creeping stems to form it mossy carpet. 'Irish Moss' is not known for its flowering but its foliage. It has a plant height of 1-2"� and a spread of 6-12"�. 'Irish Moss' performs best in full sun and in moist, well-drained soil. The tiny white flowers will appear late spring into early summer. Use 'Irish Moss between paving stones, rock walls, as an edging plant or as a small-scale groundcover. more...
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 Mountain Bluet - Bachelors Button
$23.95
The Centaurea 'Bachelor's Button', Centaurea montana, also know as Cornflower and Blue Bottle, has small thistle-like single flowers at the end of a delicate stem, being bright blue and very showy, with gray-green foliage. With a height of 24"� and a plant width of 12-24"�, it is an excellent late summer to early fall bloomer. If cut back after blooming, it will continue to produce new blooms throughout the season. Centaurea 'Bachelor's Button' is tolerant of cool winters.Place it in poor, dry, to moderately moist, well-drained soil in full sun will help it to bloom throughout early to mid-summer. The gray-green, lance-shaped foliage add contrast to this plant. This plant knows no serious insect or disease problems. Use Centaurea 'Bachelor's Button' massed in border fronts, cottage gardens or naturalized areas. For planting with other perennials, try 'Illumination' Vinca, 'Variegated' Sedum or Echinacea 'Purple Coneflower'. more...
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