Grass, Schizachyrium scoparium, Little Bluestem Plug Flat
Another name for Little Bluestem is Prairie Beardgrass.
- A bunched grass, growing in dense clusters, with the flowering stems up to 4 feet tall.
- Little bluestem is one of the most popular ornamental grasses on the market today and is widely used in landscaping.
- Used in plantings because it is short and mixes well with flowers for increased attraction.
- Turns a striking crimson color in fall.
- Fluffy silver seed heads add some real dazzle to the autumn landscape.
Needs well-drained sand and loam, and excels in dry sandy and rocky soils. Not recommended for heavy clay or damp soils. Plant in full sun for best results. Zones: 2-9
Herniaria Green Carpet Plug Flat
A very tough perennial ground cover, this is an excellent choice for growing between flagstones, pavers, or growing as a lawn substitute. The tiny leaves create a dense evergreen carpet, becoming bronze-to-gold in winter. Very tiny green flowers. May need some periodic watering during periods of extreme drought. Often used as base fillers in beds and also used in formal carpet bedding schemes. Growth rate is moderate and is not invasive. Also known as Rupturewort.
Horehound Plug Flat
The key ingredient for making old-fashioned Horehound candy.
This tough Perennial herb has attractive, fuzzy gray foliage. Zones 4-9
Most used for flavoring honey and candy.
Has a rich history in medicine. Horehound candy is also used to treat coughs, sore throat.
Will tolerate even the poorest soils provided it is not soggy.
Best in full sun.
Height: 36″. Space plants 24″.
Bloom time: early to mid-late summer.
Kniphofia Flamenco (tritoma, red hot poker, torch lily) Plug Flat
Kniphofia uvaria Flamenco
1999 AAS Flower Winner
An old fashioned flower, Tritoma is also known as red-hot-poker. Flamenco plants will flower the first year even though a perennial to zone 5. The flower spikes contain tubular blooms that are attractive to hummingbirds. The mature plants may grow three feet tall.
Height: 24-36 in.
Spacing: 12-15 in.
Zones 3-9
Grown and shipped in 11 x 21″ plug tray. 72 plugs per tray
Lamium, Anne Greenaway Plug Flat
Common name is Spotted Dead Nettle
Deer-resistant Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
An exquisite blend of chartreuse, silver, medium-green, and mint green embellishes the foliage of L. ‘Anne Greenaway’. With such fantastic coloring, this groundcover is breathtaking even when not in bloom. Mauve flowers add to the ornamental value from late spring into early summer, then bloom sporadically until frost. Evergreen in zones 7 and above.
Exposure: Plant in sun or shade Height 8-12″ Spacing 10-14″ Hardy Temp: -30°F (-34°C) Zones 4-9 Perennial Uses: Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes. Excellent groundcover.
Lamium, Beacon Silver Plug Flat
Common name is Spotted Dead Nettle
Deer-resistant Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
This popular variety has silvery leaves with narrow, green margins which provide a lovely backdrop for the lavender-to-pink, hooded flowers produced from midspring to early summer. Lamium makes an excellent, weed-smothering groundcover and is also a good mask for dying bulb foliage.
Evergreen in zones 7 and above.
Lamium, Ghost Plug Flat
Common name is Spotted Dead Nettle
Deer-resistant Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
This very large variety dwarfs other lamiums by comparison! Standing about a foot tall, the all-silver leaves create a billowy cloud of silver in the garden. The leaves measure a full 1.5 inches long compared to 1/2 to 3/4 inches long on other varieties.
Clusters of large, bright orchid purple flowers top the clump of silver foliage in mid to late spring. The contrast between the flowers and foliage is striking and often stops passersby in their tracks! Blooms from late April thru August.
Lamium makes an excellent, weed-smothering groundcover and is also a good mask for dying bulb foliage.
Evergreen in zones 7 and above.
Exposure: Plant in sun or shade
Height 10-16″ Spacing 10-14″
Hardy Temp: -30°F (-34°C) Zones 4-9 Perennial
Uses: Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes. Excellent groundcover.
Lamium, Orchid Frost Plug Flat
Common name is Spotted Dead Nettle
Deer-resistant Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
Silvery-white leaves with scalloped, blue-green margins are a lovely backdrop for the delicate, orchid-pink flowers which are produced profusely in midspring and sporadically throughout the summer.
The distinctive, two-toned effect of the leaves is unlike any other Lamium, and it simply glows in the shade. Clusters of large, bright orchid purple flowers top the clump of silver foliage in mid to late spring. The contrast between the flowers and foliage is striking and often stops passersby in their tracks! Blooms from late April thru August.
Lamium makes an excellent, weed-smothering groundcover and is also a good mask for dying bulb foliage.
Evergreen in zones 7 and above.
Exposure: Plant in sun or shade Height 10-16″ Spacing 10-14″ Hardy Temp: -30°F (-34°C) Zones 4-9 Perennial Uses: Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes. Excellent groundcover.
Lamium, Pink Pewter Plug Flat
Common name is Spotted Dead Nettle
Deer-resistant Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
Exposure: Plant in sun or shade
Height 8-12″ Spacing 10-14″
Hardy Temp: -30°F (-34°C) Zones 4-9 Perennial
Uses: Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes
Features: A frothy confection of silver and green foliage with pink flowers; heat tolerant
Lamium makes an excellent, weed-smothering groundcover and is also a good mask for dying bulb foliage.
Evergreen in zones 7 and above. Excellent groundcover.
Lamium, Red Nancy Plug Flat
Common name is Spotted Dead Nettle
Deer-resistant Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
Exposure: Plant in sun or shade
Height 8-12″ Spacing 10-14″
Hardy Temp: -30°F (-34°C) Zones 4-9 Perennial
Uses: Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes
Features: A frothy confection of silver and green foliage with purple-red flowers; heat tolerant (Our note: Blooms are more of a violet color than red)
Lamium makes an excellent, weed-smothering groundcover and is also a good mask for dying bulb foliage.
Evergreen in zones 7 and above. Excellent groundcover.
Lamium, White Nancy Plug Flat
Common name is Spotted Dead Nettle
Deer-resistant Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
Exposure: Plant in sun or shade
Height 8-12″ Spacing 10-14″
Hardy Temp: -30°F (-34°C) Zones 4-9 Perennial
Uses: Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes
Features: A frothy confection of silver and green foliage with white flowers; heat tolerant
Lamium makes an excellent, weed-smothering groundcover and is also a good mask for dying bulb foliage.
Evergreen in zones 7 and above. Excellent groundcover.
Lamium,’Purple Dragon’ PP15890 Plug Flat
Common name is Spotted Dead Nettle
Deer-resistant Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
Sizeable, dense terminal spikes of rich purple flowers seem to jump right out of the bright silvery foliage of ‘Purple Dragon’ PP15890.
This robust cultivar was selected for having the deepest purple, most snapdragon-like flowers of any Lamium
Blooms from late April thru August.
Lamium makes an excellent, weed-smothering groundcover and is also a good mask for dying bulb foliage.
Evergreen in zones 7 and above.
Exposure: Plant in sun or shade Height 10-16″ Spacing 10-14″ Hardy Temp: -30°F (-34°C) Zones 4-9 Perennial Uses: Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes. Excellent groundcover.
PLUG FLATS OF THIS ITEM ARE SPECIAL ORDER AND WILL HAVE A LEAD TIME
Lavender, Hidcote Superior Plug Flat
The classic form complete with wonderful fragrance! A necessity in the garden or landscape! This is the true lavender! Just brushing up against it will release its intense aroma! The foliage is silver-gray, and the flowers are deep violet-blue-colored. The leaves are evergreen and reach 2 in. long. Flowering occurs in summer, and the flowers are ¼–½ in. long, form interrupted spikes, and have an attractive fragrance. The leaves and the flowers are aromatic and have many uses.
Lavender, Lavender Lady Plug Flat
This AAS winner offers blue-green foliage on very uniform plants just 10 to 16 inches high! Lavender angustifolia is one of the richest in essential oils, meaning more fragrance power both fresh and dried. And this ‘Lady’ cultivar, an AAS winner, has a more uniform habit and it blooms in only 90 days from seed! Fresh flowers can be crystallized and used in candies and cakes; dried flowers are used in potpourris and sachets; oils are used in creams and perfumes. And these are only some of the more common uses – imagination can create endless more! An evergreen perennial, Lavender ‘Lady’ has a subtle blue-green coloring and sweet fragrance. Reaching 10 to 16 inches high and 10 inches wide, it boasts 2 1/2 inch, linear, downy leaves on strong stems. The leaves first open white, then turn a pale gray-blue-green color. Stalks of lavender flowers grow up to 12 inches tall above the foliage.
Lavender, Munstead Plug Flat
The classic form complete with wonderful fragrance! A necessity in the garden or landscape! This is the true lavender! Just brushing up against it will release its intense aroma! The foliage is silver-gray, and the flowers are deep violet-blue-colored. The leaves are evergreen and reach 2 in. long. Flowering occurs in summer, and the flowers are ¼–½ in. long, form interrupted spikes, and have an attractive fragrance. The leaves and the flowers are aromatic and have many uses. Compact grower makes it ideal for lining walkways, the back of the herb garden, or for growing among roses and taller companion plants. Deer don’t like it Zones 5-9 20-30″ High x 18″ Wide Optimal growing conditions: True lavender is soil and drought tolerant but performs best in well-drained soil under full sun. Drainage is the most important factor. Another thing useful to know: Growth can be slow and soft in heavy soils, and a hardiness problem may appear. In good conditions, the growth rate is moderate.
Lavender, Vera Plug Flat
Lavandula angustifolia ‘vera’ Most common commercial grown variety This is the true lavender! Just brushing up against it will release its intense aroma! The foliage is silver-gray, and the flowers are deep violet-blue-colored. The leaves are evergreen and reach 2 in. long. Flowering occurs in summer, and the flowers are ¼–½ in. long, form interrupted spikes, and have an attractive fragrance. The leaves and the flowers are aromatic and have many uses. Compact grower makes it ideal for lining walkways, the back of the herb garden, or for growing among roses and taller companion plants. Deer don’t like it Zones 5-9 20-30″ High x 18″ Wide Optimal growing conditions: True lavender is soil and drought tolerant but performs best in well-drained soil under full sun. Drainage is the most important factor. Another thing useful to know: Growth can be slow and soft in heavy soils, and a hardiness problem may appear. In good conditions, the growth rate is moderate.
Lemon Balm Plug Flat
The key ingredient for making lemon balm tea.
This tough Perennial herb has a great lemon scent. Zones 4-9
Will tolerate even the poorest soils provided it is not soggy.
Best in full sun.
Height: 24″. Space plants 24″.
Bloom time: early to mid-late summer.
Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy) Silver Spoons Plug Flat
Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy) superbum Silver Spoons
Height: 36 inches
Zone: 3
Tall erect stems, unique spoonlike pure white petals, yellow center, mounded habit
(Formerly Chrysanthemum maximum) No sunny border would seem complete without the familiar presence of Shasta Daisies. This is a terrific dwarf strain, producing a low mound with a long succession of large white yellow-eyed daisies. Great for edging, also excellent in tubs or mixed containers. Divide plants in the spring every 2 to 3 years to maintain vigor. Removing faded flowers regularly will greatly increase the blooming time. Attractive to butterflies.
Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy) Snow Lady Plug Flat
Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy) Snow Lady
Height: 8 inches
Zone: 3
AAS Winning F1 hybrid: Compact, floriferous, weather tolerant, great garden performance.
(Formerly Chrysanthemum maximum) No sunny border would seem complete without the familiar presence of Shasta Daisies. This is a terrific dwarf strain, producing a low mound with a long succession of large white yellow-eyed daisies. Great for edging, also excellent in tubs or mixed containers. Divide plants in the spring every 2 to 3 years to maintain vigor. Removing faded flowers regularly will greatly increase the blooming time. Attractive to butterflies.
Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy) White Breeze Plug Flat
Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy) leucanthemum White Breeze
Height: 11 inches
Zone: 3
Fleuroselect, Ultra compact, pure white shasta daisies with prominent yellow eye, sturdy upright habit, flowers first year
Mint, Apple Plug Flat
This hardy perennial is a very robust grower. Apple Mint has interesting light green leaves. They are somewhat hairy on the upper surface and downy underneath, with serrated edges. They can grow up to 3 feet high, but may be kept lower.
Grow Apple Mint in full sun to light shade. Feed them heavily in late summer to guarantee healthy growth the following spring. Apple Mint will survive in dry soil, but will do much better in moist, fertile ground. Cut back or mow down the Mint patch 2 or 3 times a year to encourage fresh growth. Cut the stems even with the ground and throw out the long, woody stems. Strip off and dry whole leaves for potpourris. Save the top 2 to 3 sets of leaves for fresh use and garnishes. Apple Mint’s fragrance may vary in strength; the mild apple flavor doesn’t sustain well in dried leaves.
Mint, Spearmint, Kentucky Colonel Plug Flat
THE MOJITO MINT! Commercially grown for Mint Juleps, Mojitos, and spearmint flavoring. Large, dark green, slightly crinkly leaves. Kentucky Colonel is a reliably hardy, strongly flavored spearmint that is favored by many herb growers. OUR MOST POPULAR MINT!
Moss, Irish “Crispy” Plug Flat
A variety of Irish Moss developed by Jelitto. Very compact and dense.
Excellent ground cover and also very good for use between flagstones in pathways. Tolerates light foot traffic, but not for a heavily used pathway. Nice choice for the rock garden, too.
Zones: 4 – 8
Height: 1 – 4 inches
Full to Partial Sun…………..Light shade in the south is a must
An evergreen ground cover. The mossy foliage grows just 1 – 3 inches tall and creates the effect of a moss-covered meadow.
During early to midsummer when it blooms, it is covered with small white flowers.
Needs moisture retentive, gritty, well-drained soil. Will do poorly in wet, soggy ground.
Not a true moss, but these tiny plants resemble moss and are terrific planted around flagstones, in containers or used as a small scale ground cover.
Moss, Irish Plug Flat
Excellent ground cover and also very good for use between flagstones in pathways. Tolerates light foot traffic, but not for a heavily used pathway. Nice choice for the rock garden, too.
Zones: 4 – 8
Height: 1 – 4 inches
Full to Partial Sun…………..Light shade in the south is a must
An evergreen ground cover. The mossy foliage grows just 1 – 3 inches tall and creates the effect of a moss-covered meadow.
During early to midsummer when it blooms, it is covered with small white flowers.
Needs moisture retentive, gritty, well-drained soil. Will do poorly in wet, soggy ground.
Not a true moss, but these tiny plants resemble moss and are terrific planted around flagstones, in containers or used as a small scale ground cover.
Moss, Scotch Plug Flat
Excellent ground cover and also very good for use between flagstones in pathways. Tolerates light foot traffic, but not for a heavily used pathway. Nice choice for the rock garden, too.
Zones: 4 – 8
Height: 1 – 4 inches
Full to Partial Sun…………..Light shade in the south is a must
An evergreen ground cover. The mossy foliage grows just 1 – 3 inches tall and creates the effect of a moss-covered meadow.
During early to midsummer when it blooms, it is covered with small white flowers.
Needs moisture retentive, gritty, well-drained soil. Will do poorly in wet, soggy ground.
Not a true moss, but these tiny plants resemble moss and are terrific planted around flagstones, in containers or used as a small scale ground cover.
Privet, Amur River North Hardwood Cuttings
Lot of 100 unrooted hardwood cuttings 8-12″ long.
Makes an excellent hedge! Can be kept pruned short or into shapes. Un-pruned plants may reach 15′
Hardy to Zone 3-7. Performs best in zones 3-6. Southern zones better suited for regular privet. Plant in full sun. Space 1-3 feet apart for hedge.
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Prunella Grandiflora Plug Flat
Short spikes of hooded white flowers are produced above a thick carpet of deep green foliage. Begins blooming in June and continues all the way through September. This makes an excellent ground cover or border plant. The foliage reaches about 4 inches tall, but the flowers will bloom upward another 6 – 8 inches. Space Prunella 10 – 12 inches apart.
A common name for Prunella is Self Heal. As the name indicates, Self Heal has medicinal properties.
Best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Requires a well drained soil. Not for wet or soggy areas.
- USDA Zones: 4 – 8
- Height: 4 – 7 inches
- Width: 12 – 18 inches
- Bloom Season: Spring through fall
Pussy Toes (Antennaria dioica) Plug Flat
Antennaria dioica
“Pussy Toes”
| USDA Zone: 1-9 |
A tough plant especially suited to hot sunny locations and poor, dry soil. This forms a very low, creeping mat of tiny, bright silvery-grey leaves. Short stems of fuzzy pink flowers appear in late spring. Perfect for the sunny rock garden, as a small groundcover, or for between paving stones. Also excellent growing in rock walls or in alpine trough gardens. Very drought tolerant.
Sage, Garden Plug Flat
Hardy perennial. Zones 5-9 Days to Maturity: 80-90 days to harvest when started indoors from seed. Sun to Part Shade. 16-30″ height. Space 12″-18″. Edible flowers: garnish, cook in rice, egg or cheese dishes. Tough and hardy perennial herb.
Saponaria (Rock Soapwort) Deep Pink Plug Flat
Low maintenance ground cover and rock garden perennial. Plants form a low mound of bright-green leaves, literally smothered by starry bright-deep-pink flowers in late spring. Easy to grow and drought tolerant, once established.
Also useful for edging and spilling over rock walls and out of containers. Not invasive. Plants can be easily divided, if desired, in early spring. Evergreen in all but the coldest zones. Deer resistant. Tough, but not for foot traffic.
Hardy Zones 2-9. May not remain evergreen in zones 2 & 3.
Height: 6-8 inches
Spread: 12-24 inches Sun
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Type: Not fussy, but should be well drained.
Soil Moisture: Average to Dry
Sedum, “Acre”, Plug Flats
Evergreen trailing perennial, up to 4 inches tall makes a wonderful groundcover and accent for rock gardens and containers. Especially effective in a whiskey barrel as it will cascade over the sides. Tolerant of dry conditions and very hardy.
Sedum, “Angelina”, Plug Flats
Striking needle-shaped foliage of a brilliant golden-yellow color, heat tolerant, drought resistant. Evergreen in zones 7 and up.
Sedum, “Czar’s Gold”, Plug Flats
Mat forming ground cover with glossy, evergreen leaves on reddish stems. Covered with clusters of starry, golden flowers in late spring (Evergreen in zones 7 and up.)
Sedum, “Dragon’s Blood”, Plug Flats
Our top-selling Sedum groundcover!
Also known as Two Row Stonecrop, this groundcover sedum will turn a deep red-maroon when exposed to full sun under cool or stressful conditions.
Sedum, “John Creech”, Plug Flats
Only 5″ tall and can spread to 12″. zone 3-9. One of the best Sedum for a ground cover. Tight, overlapping blue-green leaves form ground hugging mats with many pink flowers. Neat appearance in the rock garden, too.
Highly popular for green roof programs, ground covers in hot sunny places, and as container “filler-spillers”.