Grass, Festuca, Elijah Blue Plug Flat
Low tufted grass with many stems and fine bluish-silver leaves. They are very drought hardy and are great in clumps in borders, containers, and rock gardens. A great looking non-invasive grass.
Clumps should be divided every three to four years to maintain appearance.
Space 6-9″ apart and mulch to prevent weeds.
Similar to Green Festuca. They look great together with their contrasting colors.
Best in full sun. Drought tolerant.
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, 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, 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.
Catmint, Walker’s Low Plug Flat
TOP SELLER! Deep lavender-blue flowers and it is one of the most vividly colored catmints. Blooms from June to September.
Soft, crinkled, gray-green leaves on a short, mounding plant.
Good in containers, for borders, and the perennial herb garden. Very good choice for a tough, perennial ground cover!
Contains nepetalactone, the active ingredient in catnip that drives cats nuts..
Medicinal: In tea for nervous tension, sleeplessness. Catmint tea will put you to sleep in short order. Do not take this if operating a car or machinery!
Sun to Part Shade. 10″ height and 12-14″ spread. Zones 4-8. Hardy perennial herb.
Catmint, Little Titch Plug Flat
Deep lavender-blue flowers and it is one of the most vividly colored catmints. Blooms from June to September.
Soft, crinkled, gray-green leaves on a short, mounding plant.
Good in containers, for borders, and the perennial herb garden. Very good choice for a tough, perennial ground cover!
Contains nepetalactone, the active ingredient in catnip that drives cats nuts..
Medicinal: In tea for nervous tension, sleeplessness. Catmint tea will put you to sleep in short order. Do not take this if operating a car or machinery!
Sun to Part Shade. 10-14″ height and 12-14″ spread.
Zones 4-8. Hardy perennial herb.
Catmint, Pink Cat Plug Flat
Pink Cat is an early blooming and mounding variety of Catmint that is not commonly found. This type is somewhat shorter and bushier that common Catmint. It forms fragrant pink spikes that will attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.
Pink Cat works well in containers as well as in your perennial border. Compact, heat tolerant, and easy to grow with aromatic leaves.
Use as a great general ground cover, accent plant, pathway edger, or rock garden specimen. (not for foot traffic)
Catmint needs good drainage and kept too wet, will develop crown rot. Shearing Catmint plant after blooming will encourage more branching and repeated flushes of flowers.
Zones 4-8. Hardy perennial herb.
Catmint, Felix Plug Flat
Profuse blue blooms on spiky stems.
Soft, crinkled, gray-green leaves on a short, mounding plant.
Good in containers, for borders, and the perennial herb garden. Very good choice for a tough, perennial ground cover!
Contains nepetalactone, the active ingredient in catnip that drives cats nuts..
Medicinal: In tea for nervous tension, sleeplessness. Catmint tea will put you to sleep in short order. Do not take this if operating a car or machinery!
Sun to Part Shade. 8-10″.
Zones 4-8. Hardy perennial herb.
Catmint, Blue Carpet Plug Flat
Profuse blue blooms on spiky stems.
Soft, crinkled, gray-green leaves on a short, mounding plant.
Good in containers, for borders, and the perennial herb garden. Very good choice for a tough, perennial ground cover!
Contains nepetalactone, the active ingredient in catnip that drives cats nuts..
Medicinal: In tea for nervous tension, sleeplessness. Catmint tea will put you to sleep in short order. Do not take this if operating a car or machinery!
Sun to Part Shade. 8-10″.
Zones 4-8. Hardy perennial herb.
Artemisia, Silver Mound Plug Flat
A low grower that¹s great in beds, borders, and containers. The mounding, self-branching habit makes this fine-cut silver foliage perennial an ideal companion for many flowering plants.
Zone 3-11
Full sun
10-15″ tall and wide
Artemisia, Oriental Limelight Plug Flat
A tall grower that¹s great in beds, borders, and large containers. The mounding, self-branching habit makes Oriental Limelight an ideal companion for many flowering plants. Variegated lemon yellow and green foliage.
Zone 3-11
Full sun
18-36″ tall and wide
Best grown in a container or a confined space as this tends to spread rapidly.
Thyme, English or German, Culinary Plug Flat
Two types of culinary Thyme to choose from. See full descriptions
The standard winter-hardy thyme. Bright green when young maturing to a nice blue-green. Good flavor and yield. Days to Maturity: 50-60days to harvest when spring planted. One of the hardier Thymes, these highly fragrant plants will produce large quantities of aromatic, tiny leaves that can be used either fresh or dried. Zones 5-10. Zone 4 with protection.
Thyme, Creeping, Red Plug Flat
Creeping Thyme is a native of northern Africa, Europe, and Asia, and has naturalized in North America. This fragrant, creeping plant has tiny, dark green leaves and in June, produces heads of pink to red flowers. Rarely gets more than 2″ tall. Excellent for use between flagstones in a pathway. Withstands light foot traffic and emits a pleasant scent when walked on. Also known as “walk-on-me” thyme. Zones 4b (with protection)-10
Thyme, Creeping, Mother of Thyme Plug Flat
Creeping Thyme is a native of northern Africa, Europe, and Asia, and has naturalized in North America. This fragrant, creeping plant has tiny, dark green leaves and in June, produces heads of lavender to purple flowers. Rarely gets more than 2″ tall. Excellent for use between flagstones in a pathway. Withstands light foot traffic and emits a pleasant scent when walked on. Also known as “walk-on-me” thyme. Zones 4b (with protection)-10
Thyme, Creeping, Magic Carpet Plug Flat
Creeping Thyme is a native of northern Africa, Europe, and Asia, and has naturalized in North America. This fragrant, creeping plant has tiny, dark green leaves and in June, produces heads of carmine pink flowers. Rarely gets more than 2″ tall. Excellent for use between flagstones in a pathway. Withstands light foot traffic and emits a pleasant scent when walked on. Also known as “walk-on-me” thyme. Zones 4b (with protection)-10
Thyme, Creeping, Common Plug Flat
Common Creeping Thyme is a native of northern Africa, Europe, and Asia, and has naturalized in North America. This fragrant, creeping plant has tiny, dark green leaves and in June, produces heads of white to purple flowers. Rarely gets more than 2″ tall. Excellent for use between flagstones in a pathway. Withstands light foot traffic and emits a pleasant scent when walked on. This variety tolerates more foot traffic than the other varieties.
125 count flats are grow-to-order and will backorder. Lead time depends on season. Generally 4-6 weeks in spring.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Feverfew Plug Flat
Feverfew has many uses, including preventing migraine headaches in some people.
Feverfew is also said to be effective for fever, irregular menstrual periods, arthritis, a skin disorder called psoriasis, allergies, asthma, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), dizziness, and nausea and vomiting.
Some people use feverfew for difficulty getting pregnant or fathering a child (infertility). It is also used for “tired blood” (anemia), cancer, common cold, earache, liver disease, prevention of miscarriage, muscular tension, bone disorders, swollen feet, diarrhea, upset stomach and intestinal gas. Feverfew is sometimes applied directly to the gums for toothaches or to the skin to kill germs.
Feverfew is a medicinal herb with a long history of use. The leaves are dried and used as an herbal remedy for migraine headaches. The Feverfew herb contains parthenolide which can relieve mild spasms and is an anti-inflammatory. Some people take it to relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.
We make no claims as to the effectiveness of any herbal treatment and the above text is for information only.
As an ornamental, it is a hardy perennial with deeply cut leaves and lovely daisy-like blooms that measure 3/4 inch across. It is native to Southern Europe, but can be found in many areas of the world. A synonymous botanical name is Tanacetum Parthenium.
Hardy Zones 5-8
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. Blooms can easily be cut and dried.
Chives, Garlic or Onion, Plug Flat
The subtle and pleasant taste of chives make them an extremely popular food addition! Fresh chives, finely chopped, are sprinkled over soups, baked potatoes, stews, and several sauces. In mid-Summer, they will also put on quite a show with their abundant, fragrant flowers. Certainly just as well at home in the flower garden as the herb garden. Perfect year around windowsill plant, too!
In Chinese cooking, the flat leaves of garlic chives are often used the same way as we use regular chives in our cooking:., sprinkled over foods for extra fragrance and decoration. Garlic chives can be substituted by regular chives, but since regular chives have a weaker flavor, it is worthwhile to grow both so you will always have an ample supply of either one for what ever the recipe calls for.
Chamomile, Roman Plug Flat
Uses:
Chamomile has been taken for centuries as a digestive tonic. It reduces inflammation, stimulates the appetite and aids insomnia. Acts as a diuretic and nerve tonic. Helpful for colitis, diverticulosis, fever, headaches and pain. Good for menstrual cramps. Useful as a mouthwash for minor mouth and gum infections.
This perennial form is also known as Roman chamomile. Excellent groundcover since it grows only 4 to 12 inches in height. The feathery foliage has an apple scent. Blooms are white, daisy-like flowers with down-turned petals.
Roman chamomile foliage can be chopped and stirred into butter or sour cream that is used to top baked potatoes.
NOTE:
Chamomile is a member of the same plant family as ragweed, asters and chrysanthemums, and people allergic to those plants need to be cautious when using chamomile.
- USDA Zones: 4 – 9
- Height: 6 – 12 inches
- Bloom Season: Spring and summer
- Bloom Color: White
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
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
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
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.
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.
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, 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, 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.
Catnip, Standard, Plug Flat
Catnip has a well earned reputation for sending cats into states euphoria. Catnip, a member of the mint family, is a harmless “high” for felines. Although many cats will eat it, scientists say they’re reacting to the smell rather than the taste. Felines bite, chew, rub against, and roll in catnip to release the volatile oil trapped in the leaves. About 80% of adult cats react to this irresistible, intoxicating, analgesic soporific. The tendency to like or ignore catnip is inherited, and it’s true that some cats are immune to its influence.
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.
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.