Golden Variegated Sweet Flag creates a beautiful mat of bright green and gold and that’s plenty of color to jazz up shady spots or moist, sunny areas. Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’ grows in a tufted mound with grasslike, narrow blades. Plant it in moist areas to create a dense ground cover, or use it to accent water features or ponds. Golden Variegated Sweet Flag spreads very slowly by rhizomes. As with others in the Acorus genus, its leaves emit a fresh citrus scent when pinched or bruised.

• Outstanding in Container
• Thrives in wet areas
• Shade Tolerant

FlameThrower Chili Pepper Coleus' attractive serrated pointy leaves remain lime green in color with showy dark red variegation throughout the year on a plant with a mounded habit of growth.

• Mature Height: 20 inches
• Mature Width: 15 inches
• Sunlight: Sun to Shade
• Soil Conditions: Moist

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!

Spike, as it is usually called, (Dracaena indivisa 'spikes') is a dramatic plant that has leaves shaped like swords. The leaves are sharp and require gloves when they are being handled. Spike is an evergreen plant that is used for its foliage, not its flower. This plant is very low maintenance. Spike is heat tolerant.

• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Mature Width: 15-18 inches
• Sunlight: Sun, Part Sun
• Soil Conditions: Moderate

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, it holds the same glorious potential!

Grown primarily for its foliage, this cultivar features the typical silver-grey leaves, but they are shallowly lobed all along the leaf edge. Historically used extensively in mass bedding designs the Dusty Miller cultivars still have their uses in container, basket, and annual plantings in the Chicago area. Full sun, well-drained soils, and warm to hot temperatures are key to success.

This airy mound of leaves smothered in small white blooms provides reliable color and texture all season long. This plant has amazing heat tolerance and will still be looking good in the height of summer when many other plants start to look exhausted. Wonderful featured in a container on its own or tying together larger combination plantings.

• Plant Habit : Mounded
• Spacing : 8 - 12" (20 - 30cm)
• Height : 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)
• Width : 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
• Exposure : Sun, Partial Sun

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, it holds the same glorious potential!

Bold and beautiful, Emerald queen fern is easy to grow. The dark green fronds are perfect for adding tropical texture to shaded decks, patios, and other outdoor living areas. It's particularly striking in large containers as a specimen plant, but also plays well with other shade-loving tropicals including gingers, heliconias, and caladiums.

• Sunlight: Indirect, Low
• Water Needs: Moist

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. Pots shown in pictures are sold separately. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!

Icicles Licorice Plant's attractive tomentose needle-like leaves remain grayish green in color with hints of silver throughout the year. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.

• Mature Height: 10-12 inches
• Mature Width: 9 inches
• Sunlight: Sun
• Soil Conditions: Moderate to Dry

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!

Sweet Marjoram is an annual herb that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. The fragrant oval grayish green leaves are usually harvested from late spring to late summer. The leaves have a mild taste and a sweet fragrance.

The leaves are most often used in the following ways:

• Fresh Eating
• Cooking
• Seasoning

Variegated English Ivy, Hedera helix 'Variegata', is a vigorous, spreading evergreen woody highly ornamental vine or groundcover with white-variegated green leaves. Attaches itself to walls, tree trunks, fences, trellises or other structures. Also works well in containers and hanging baskets as a “spiller” when planted near the edges of the container.

• Mature Height: <12"
• Mature Width: 10 Feet
• Sunlight: Sun, Part Sun
• Soil Conditions: Moist (Typical)

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!

A very common yet diverse plant that is great for growing indoors. According to NASA, it is considered one of the top air purifiers for the home environment. A true vine, this plant is great for hanging or cascading over a table, bookshelf or cabinet. It is very adaptable but prefers bright, indirect light and likes medium humidity and moisture, but needs good drainage. Allow English Ivy to lightly dry out in between waterings to remain healthy.

• Light Conditions: Bright, Indirect, Low
• Soil & Watering: Moist
• Current Height: 6-10 inches

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you see in the photo is an example of the plant you will receive. If you would like us to send it in a white or black pot, please select this in the drop down menu above.

A beautiful vine prized for its very fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers, and blanket of thick, dark green foliage. Plant near a patio, terrace or entry where the fragrance can be enjoyed. In frost-free areas, train on posts, walls or trellises, or allow to trail along as a groundcover. A superb summer container plant for colder regions.

• Mature Height: 3 feet
• Mature Width: 18 inches
• Sunlight: Sun, Part Sun
• Soil Conditions: Moist (Typical)

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!

There are many uses for this versatile vine; covered with charming tiny round leaves it forms a dense mat and is useful as a groundcover, over walls, on trellises, for topiary and much more

• Mature Height: 20 feet
• Mature Width: 5 feet
• Sunlight: Sun, Part Sun
• Soil Conditions: Moist (Typical)

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!

Sweetly spicy leaves add flavor to a wide range of foods. Fresh leaves add zest to dishes, soups, sauces and Italian cuisine. Rub on fresh meats or add to sausage or meat loaf for extra flavor. Freeze for winter use, or grow in a pot indoors.

Lemon Ball Stonecrop is smothered in stunning yellow star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. Its attractive succulent needle-like leaves remain gold in color throughout the season.

• Mature Height: 8 inches
• Mature Spread: 10 inches
• Sunlight: Sun to Part Sun
• Soil Type: Dry to Average

Early in the season, many plants are pruned to encourage later fullness, and therefore may vary in size from the photo and size range. Rest assured, they hold the same glorious potential.

Winter Savory is a perennial herb that is typically grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. The fragrant narrow green leaves can be harvested at any time in the season. The leaves have a savory taste and a pungent fragrance.

The leaves are most often used in the following ways:

• Cooking
• Seasoning

Dependable vine with deep green leaves and creamy white edges. Long, trailing stems provide a lush display of foliage. Use to complement flowering plants in containers, including window boxes, hanging baskets and combination planters.

• Height: 12-18 inches
• Spread: 12" inches
• Sun Exposure: Shade to Sun
  
• Water: Moderate to Dry

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, it holds the same glorious potential!

Unwavering bloomer, celebrated by landscapers and home gardeners alike. Adapts nicely in sunny or shady borders, beds or containers. Well-drained soil kept slightly moist. Provide extra water in sunny areas.

• Mature Height: 8 inches
• Mature Width: 9 inches
• Sunlight: Sun to Part Sun
• Soil Conditions: Moist

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, it holds the same glorious potential!

Swedish Ivy's attractive tomentose oval leaves remain grayish green in color with hints of silver throughout the season on a plant with a spreading habit of growth.

• Mature Height: 10 inches
• Mature Width: 18 inches
• Sunlight: Part Sun to Sun
• Soil Conditions: Moderate to Moist

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!

Pesto Perpetuo means never having to beat flower buds to harvest! This green-white variegated sport is a natural selection from a columnar basil variety. No flowers means numerous and plentiful harvests the whole summer through. Tastes of basil with just a hint of lemon.

Spicy Globe Basil is an annual herb that is commonly grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. The fragrant oval green leaves which emerge chartreuse in spring are usually harvested from early summer to early fall. The leaves have a spicy taste and a pleasant fragrance.

The leaves are most often used in the following ways:

• Fresh Eating
• Cooking
• Seasoning

Height:  14 inches

Spacing:  10 inches

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Lemon Grass is an annual herb that is commonly grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. The fragrant grassy light green leaves with hints of gray can be harvested at any time in the season. The leaves have a zesty taste.

The leaves are most often used in the following ways:

• Cooking
• Seasoning
• Freezing
• Tea

Italian Oregano is a perennial herb that is typically grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. The fragrant oval grayish green leaves are usually harvested from late spring to mid summer. The leaves have a pungent taste and a distinctive fragrance.

The leaves are most often used in the following ways:

• Cooking
• Seasoning

Red Rooster Sedge is primarily valued in the garden for its cascading habit of growth. Its attractive grassy leaves are coppery-bronze in color with showy red variegation. The foliage often turns brown in fall.

• Mature Height: 24 inches
• Mature Width: 18 inches
• Sunlight: Sun to Part Sun
• Soil Conditions: Moderate to Moist

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!

True Yellow Alternanthera's attractive glossy narrow leaves emerge chartreuse in spring, turning yellow in color the rest of the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth.

• Mature Height: 6 inches
• Mature Width: 18 inches
• Sunlight: Sun to Part Sun
• Soil Conditions: Moist

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!

A popular long-lived plant with lots of flowing fronds, perfect for all kinds of containers. It thrives in damp, but not soggy soil that is rich in nutrients. It is tolerant to drought. Outdoors this plant prefers partial shade or full shade.

• Sunlight: Moderate Indirect
• Water Needs: Moist

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. Pots shown in pictures are sold separately. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!