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Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’

Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’

Mahonia (Oregon Grape) is one of the best-known plants for the Pacific Northwest. These are tough, shade-tolerant shrubs which flower...

Glossy Abelia

Glossy Abelia

When it comes to recommending a carefree shrub for the gardening-challenged, Glossy Abelia is hard to beat. Here is a...

Perovskia (Russian Sage)

Perovskia (Russian Sage)

Russian Sage provides long-lasting color in late summer with its spiky blue flowers. It is also a bee magnet. A...

Plants for Fall & Winter Pots

Plants for Fall & Winter Pots

More and more plants are arriving in the greenhouse for your fall and winter containers. This is a good time...

Sedum (Stonecrop)

Sedum (Stonecrop)

Sedums are tough and easy-to-grow perennials that do not like a lot of fuss. There are many different varieties –...

Aucuba

Aucuba

Aucuba japonica, sometimes referred to as “Gold Dust Plant” or “Japanese Laurel” is undemanding shrub for shady areas and also...

Hibiscus (Rose Mallow) ‘Midnight Marvel’

Hibiscus (Rose Mallow) ‘Midnight Marvel’

*Note: There are several different types of hibiscus including annuals, perennials and shrubs. This information refers to the perennial hibiscus,...

Bald Cypress

Bald Cypress

In warmer climates, the stately Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) thrives in wet areas where it can reach 100 ft. However,...

Sourwood

Sourwood

Native to the Southeast, Sourwood performs admirably in the Pacific Northwest climate. In its native environment, it is found growing...

Coneflower (Echinacea)

Coneflower (Echinacea)

Just outside the greenhouse, you will find an entire table covered with the bold colors of Coneflower (Echinacea). Hybridizers have...

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