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Mandevilla 'Assorted varieties' Common Name: Dipladenia Mandevilla belongs to a large family that also includes plants known as Dipladenia. It was named after a British diplomat/gardener Henry Mandeville. This exotic plant bears trumpet shaped flowers shades of pink, yellow, red and wh... [ More Info ]

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Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Ostrich' Common Name: Ostrich Fern The feathery fronds of Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Ostrich' give the appearance of long ostrich plumes. Ostrich Fern is stunning massed in moist, shady woodland areas, wild gardens or wet areas near streams or ponds. The inner, erect, spike-like, dark... [ More Info ]

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Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel' Common Name: Mint, Spearmint The prized Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel' produces large fragrant leaves on robust plants. Wonderful in Thai dishes, teas, salads, or snip a branch tip for a beautiful garnish. Prune to remove flower heads and encourage new vegetative growth or ... [ More Info ]

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Mentha spicata 'Julep' Common Name: Mint, Spearmint The aromatic foliage of Mentha spicata 'Julep' adds a classic mint flavor to foods. Excellent for tea, mint juleps, cooking with peas or carrots, and making mint jelly to serve with lamb. Or snip a branch tip for a beautiful garnish. Mints are vigoro... [ More Info ]

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Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate' Common Name: Mint, Chocolate Mint Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate' is a beautiful bronze-leaved herb grown for its delicious mild chocolate flavor and fragrance. Often used in salads, teas, desserts and potpourri. Mints are vigorous spreaders; plant in containers sunk into the ground.... [ More Info ]

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' Common Name: Variegated Japanese Silver Grass In the late sumer Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' produces elegant beige plumes atop gracefully arching, broad, green and white striped leaves. The tall clumps of Variegated Japanese Silver Grass add height and form as a landscape specimen or in mas... [ More Info ]

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' Common Name: Dwarf Zebra Grass Miscanthus sinensis, 'Little Zebra' is a superior selection, holding its green and yellow banding all season. Lovely reddish purple plumes; perfect for accent or specimen use. Dwarf Zebra Grass is a neat, tidy, reliable ornamental grass and easy to m... [ More Info ]

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' Common Name: Maiden Grass Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' is an excellent ornamental grass for the garden or landscape, screening or at water's edge. Striking complement to large-leaved plants or combined with berrying shrubs and evergreens for winter effect. Maiden Grass h... [ More Info ]

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Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' Common Name: Bee Balm The striking flowers of Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Ideal for perennial, herb or cutting gardens and natural plantings. Combines beautifully with phlox, cranesbill and yarrow. Bee Balm's fragrant leaves make a d... [ More Info ]

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Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef' Common Name: Bee Balm Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef' diplays bright coral-pink flowers atop clumps of minty-scented foliage. Bee Balm spreads rapidly and is delightful in mass plantings. Mildew resistant. Deadhead for rebloom. Will tolerate heavy soil if it is moist and well... [ More Info ]

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Monarda didyma 'Marshall's Delight' Common Name: Bee Balm Monarda didyma 'Marshall's Delight' diplays bright pink flowers atop clumps of minty-scented foliage. Bee Balm spreads rapidly and is delightful in mass plantings. Mildew resistant. Deadhead for rebloom. Will tolerate heavy soil if it is moist and we... [ More Info ]

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Nemesia fruticans 'Opal Innocence' Common Name: Nemesia Nemesia fruticans 'Opal Innocence' produces wonderfully sweet-scented, pastel-colored flowers from spring to fall. Nemesia is an excellent plant for early spring color. Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.... [ More Info ]

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Nemesia fruticans 'Bluebird' Common Name: Nemesia Nemesia fruticans 'Bluebird' displays lovely, clove-scented, mid- blue flowers all season. Nemesia is an excellent plant for early spring color. Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.... [ More Info ]

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Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' Common Name: Catmint A profusion of butterfly-attracting flowers complement the fragrant silver leaves of Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low'. Lovely in the herb or flower garden, planted with yarrow and verbena. The longest flowering of the catmints. 2007 Perennial Plant... [ More Info ]

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Nierembergia caerulea 'White Robe' Common Name: Nierembergia The fine-texured, compact plants of Nierembergia caerulea 'White Robe' are literally covered with blooms throughout the summer. The spreading habit of Nierembergia makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, edging or as a small scale ground cover... [ More Info ]

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Nierembergia caerulea 'Purple Robe' Common Name: Nierembergia The fine-texured, compact plants of Nierembergia caerulea 'Purple Robe' are literally covered with blooms throughout the summer. The spreading habit of Nierembergia makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, edging or as a small scale ground cove... [ More Info ]

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Ocimum basilicum 'Giant Plain Leaf' Common Name: Sweet Basil, Large Leaf Basil, Giant Sweet Basil Ocimum basilicum 'Giant Plain Leaf' has large leaves with a sweet, spicy fragrance and flavor. The perfect Sweet Basil for a full-bodied pesto. Flowers are attractive in the herb garden, but are usually pinched off as buds form to ... [ More Info ]

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Ocimum basilicum 'Kasar' Common Name: African Blue Basil Ocimum basilicum 'Kasar' has attractive light pink flowers, a perfect contrast for the purple shaded foliage. African Blue Basil has aromatic leaves with a spicy clove fragrance and flavor. Basil is equally at home in an herb or ornamental garden or ... [ More Info ]

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Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Mammoth' Common Name: Sweet Basil, Basil Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Mammoth' is an extra large-leafed variety with excellent traditional basil flavor and aroma. Sweet Mammoth tends to hold that desired basil flavor when cooked. Huge leaves grow as big as your hand and plants... [ More Info ]

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Ocimum basilicum minimum 'Boxwood' Common Name: Boxwood Basil The tiny, very aromatic leaves of Ocimum basilicum 'Boxwood' look like boxwoods, making this plant attractive in the herb or flower garden and excellent in containers. The leaves of 'Boxwood' Basil are great for sauces and other culinary uses. Plant... [ More Info ]

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Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens 'Purple Ruffles' Common Name: Purple Basil, Ornamental Basil Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens 'Purple Ruffles' offers an ornamental benefit as well as culinary, with its fragrant, deep purple, ruffled leaves and light pink flowers. The vigorous, well-branched plants are 18-24 in. tall. Thi... [ More Info ]

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Ocimum basilicum×citriodorum 'Greek Columnar' Common Name: Greek Column Basil, Basil Ocimum basilicum 'Greek Columnar' Basil is named for its unique growth habit. While reaching 3' tall, it only grows 10" across resulting in a stately comumnar appearance. It is one of the stronger-flavored basils, good for stews an... [ More Info ]

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Ocimum x citriodorum 'Sweet Dani' Common Name: Lemon Basil Ocimum x citriodorum 'Sweet Dani' has a strong lemon scent. Lemon Basil is outstanding for tomato sauce, pesto, salad and meat dishes. An All American Selections Winner, great for containers or the herb garden.... [ More Info ]

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Oenothera berlandieri 'Siskiyou' Common Name: Showy Evening Primrose Oenothera berlandieri 'Siskiyou' produces light pink, cup-shaped flowers with vibrant lemon centers. Low-growing. Showy Evening Primrose is an ideal ground cover, especially in dry, poor soil where a colorful, easy-care planting is desired. Grow in c... [ More Info ]

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Oenothera macrocarpa (formerly missouriensis) Common Name: Ozark Sundrops, Missouri Evening Primrose Oenothera macrocarpa 'Ozark Sundrops' is a native prairie plant boasting huge 4 to 5" fragrant, lemon yellow flowers. Ideal ground cover, especially in dry, poor soil where a colorful, easy-care planting is desired. Tolerates heat and humidity. Misso... [ More Info ]

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Origanum heracleoticum 'Greek Mountain' Common Name: Oregano, Greek Oregano Origanum heracleoticum 'Greek Mountain' is a dwarf herb with gray-green leaves on slender stems. Pungent flavor. Use Oregano leaves fresh or dried in pasta sauce and beef dishes or sprinkle on pizza, salads, and tacos for extra zing.... [ More Info ]

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Origanum majorana Common Name: Golden Marjoram Origanum majorana has sweetly spicy leaves that add flavor to a wide range of foods. The fresh leaves of Golden Marjoram add zest to vegetable dishes, soups, sauces and Italian cuisine. Freeze for winter use, or grow in a pot indoors. Small white to ... [ More Info ]

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Origanum vulgare 'Golden' Common Name: Oregano, Golden Oregano Nice mild flavor makes Origanum vulgare 'Golden' great for culinary use, fresh or dried. Oregano adds zest to Italian, Greek and Mexican cuisine and complements tomato dishes, beef or lamb stew, soups, salads or casseroles. Harvest before flowering.... [ More Info ]

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Origanum vulgare 'Hot & Spicy' Common Name: Oregano Origanum vulgare 'Hot & Spicy' is one of the tastiest oreganos ever! Very aromatic. Oregano leaves have a pungent flavor, making them ideal for spicing up many dishes. Try it sprinkled on pizza, salads, and tacos for extra zing. White flowers in July... [ More Info ]

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Osteospermum ecklonis 'Asti White' Common Name: African Daisy Osteospermum ecklonis 'Asti White' is a vigorous plant producing daisy-like flowers all season, even in the heat of summer! This African Daisy is great for adding color to containers or gardens.... [ More Info ]

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Osteospermum ecklonis 'Asti Purple' Common Name: African Daisy Osteospermum ecklonis 'Asti Purple' is a vigorous plant producing daisy-like flowers all season, even in the heat of summer! This African Daisy is great for adding color to containers or gardens.... [ More Info ]

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Osteospermum ecklonis 'Asti Lavender Shades' Common Name: African Daisy Osteospermum ecklonis 'Asti Lavender Shades' is a vigorous plant producing daisy-like flowers all season, even in the heat of summer! This African Daisy is great for adding color to containers or gardens.... [ More Info ]

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Osteospermum hybrid 'Voltage Yellow' Common Name: Osteospermum, African Daisy Osteospermum hybrid 'Voltage Yellow' produces prolific, daisy-like, yellow flowers in spring and early summer. Normally, Yellow and Orange African Daisy go downhill by the end of July because of the heat. This one is new and shows promise of better h... [ More Info ]

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Osteospermum hybrid 'Tradewinds Deep Purple' Common Name: Osteospermum, African Daisy Osteospermum hybrid 'Tradewinds Deep Purple' produces prolific, daisy-like, dark purple flowers from spring right through fall. The Tradewinds™ series of African Daisy was bred for heat resistance and good growth habit. Requires good drainage ... [ More Info ]

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Osteospermum hybrid 'Tradewinds Pink' Common Name: Osteospermum, African Daisy Osteospermum hybrid 'Tradewinds Pink' produces prolific, daisy-like, lavender-pink flowers from spring right through fall. The Tradewinds" series of African Daisy was bred for heat resistance and good growth habit. Requires good drainage but should ... [ More Info ]

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Osteospermum hybrid 'Orange Symphony' Common Name: Osteospermum, African Daisy Osteospermum hybrid 'Orange Symphony' produces brillliant orange, daisy-like flowers. African Daisy is excellent for early spring and fall plantings. This Osteospermum variety, though stunning in late spring and early summer, does not usually survive... [ More Info ]

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Osteospermum hybrid 'Soprano Purple' Common Name: Osteospermum, African Daisy Osteospermum hybrid 'Soprano Purple' produces prolific, daisy-like, dark purple flowers from spring right through fall. The Soprano™ series of African Daisy was bred for heat resistance and good growth habit. Requires good drainage but should ... [ More Info ]

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Osteospermum hybrid 'Tradewinds White' Common Name: Osteospermum, African Daisy Osteospermum hybrid 'Tradewinds White' produces prolific, daisy-like flowers from spring right through fall. The Tradewinds™ series of African Daisy was bred for heat resistance and good growth habit. Requires good drainage but should be kept ... [ More Info ]