{"title":"Blue Foliage Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerennials with blue foliage make you green with envy! Certain plants produce a thick coating of a waxy substance called cutin on their leaf surface that gives the foliage a blue or silvery appearance. Some of the more well-known and popular blue foliage plants include \u003ca title=\"agave\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/agave\"\u003eagave\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"dianthus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/perennial-dianthus-plants-pinks-sweet-william-carnations\"\u003edianthus\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"hosta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\"\u003ehosta\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"yucca\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/yucca\"\u003eyucca\u003c\/a\u003e. But, there are some lesser known plants with azure-ability such as \u003ca title=\"carex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/sedge-carex-grass\"\u003ecarex\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"dasylirion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/dasylirion-sotol\"\u003edasylirion\u003c\/a\u003e, elymus, eryngium, othonna, and \u003ca title=\"rudbeckia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/rudbeckia-cone-flowers\"\u003erudbeckia\u003c\/a\u003e. Here at Plant Delights Nursery, we have a huge on-line catalog, so we have created this blue foliage plant mini-catalog for you cerulean searchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe love to combine blue foliage plants with yellow flowered plants and with dark-leaved plants as they really stand out together. Blue foliage plants also go well with white, especially when the two colors occur together on a variegated leaf, as with hosta. When you are ready to buy blue foliage plants for your garden, check out our online list of blue foliage plants for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rudbeckia-maxima","title":"Rudbeckia maxima","description":"\u003cp\u003eRudbeckia maxima is an overlooked drought-tolerant native that can be found from Arkansas to Texas, growing in seasonally moist roadside ditches alongside old tires, beer cans, and cigarette butts. The research into whether the abundance of motor oil in these sites is actually essential for plant growth has been inconclusive. This unique giant black-eyed Susan has a deciduous basal rosette of waxy blue foliage resembling a collard (that's sort of like a cabbage to you northern folks). In late spring through early summer, the flower stalks rise to over 7' tall. At the top of each stalk are 2-3\" wide, brown-centered, yellow daisies...WOW! After flowering, we leave the seed stalks as a delicacy for goldfinches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, it's a low maintenance perennial. We prefer to cut the old flower stalks back after the seed has dispersed, since they are free bird seed prior to that time. The old foliage will stay evergreen in mild winters, but if they die back or become tattered in winter, it's no problem to cut them to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Black-eyed Susan can tolerate a wide range of garden conditions from very dry slopes to standing water. This wide range of moisture tolerances makes it a perfect rain garden plant. As far as light, it prefers full sun for 6+ hours. While it will grow with less light, the tall flower stalk simply won't remain upright, and in even lower light, the plant probably won't flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few plants that provide the floral height that comes with as little bulk. This makes it easy to combine with other taller perennials. The blue foliage adds a lovely color to the garden, even when they aren't in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers attract an array of butterflies and bees. As we mentioned above, the seed heads are both a great perch and food for songbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6MYeEXEakMc?si=nVS32wXsxdVmku2t\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000261829,"sku":"355","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Rudbeckia-maxima.i-355.s-67690.r-1_70cda8e9-7167-454f-ad7d-eaf21d775ba7.jpg?v=1776780812"},{"product_id":"solidago-sphacelata-golden-fleece","title":"Solidago sphacelata Golden Fleece","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr. Dick Lighty, former director at Delaware's Mt. Cuba Center, first saw this solidago on a flashlight walk one evening after giving a garden talk. From a modest beginning, this spectacular selection of the East Coast native goldenrod (Illinois south to Mississippi) has found its way into the finest gardens of England and Europe. The round basal leaves of Solidago 'Golden Fleece' give rise to multi-branched, 20\" long, arching spikes adorned with tiny clusters of golden-yellow flowers starting in early September...attractive to hummingbirds. Our 10-year-old clumps of Solidago 'Golden Fleece' are now just over 3' wide...very easy to grow and wonderfully drought-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000541381,"sku":"734","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Solidago-sphacelata-Golden-Fleece.i-734.s-67221.r-1.jpg?v=1790707937"},{"product_id":"juncus-patens-carmans-grey","title":"Juncus patens Carmans Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003eJuncus 'Carman's Grey', a selection of the California native Juncus patens, is one of our favorite rushes (no relation to R. Limbaugh). Introduced and named by grass guru, John Greenlee, Juncus 'Carman's Grey' was named for former California Nurseryman, Ed Carman. No leaves, just evergreen slender, upright steel blue stems to 22\"...not leaning either to the right or left. The winter interest and color combinations possibilities of this architectural 2' wide specimen are endless! We grow this wonderful clumper in regular garden soil, or in a bog, or in an aquatic garden...incredibly versatile!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000688837,"sku":"924","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Juncus-patens-Carmans-Grey.i-924.s-65068.r-1.jpg?v=1791553270"},{"product_id":"selaginella-uncinata-peacock-moss","title":"Selaginella uncinata","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Didiclis uncinata) Peacock spikemoss (a prehistoric fern relative) is one of our favorite groundcovers for the woodland garden...we actually say that to all the \u003ca title=\"See more of our selaginellas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/selaginella\"\u003eselaginellas\u003c\/a\u003e. Peacock spikemoss fern hails from Central China south into Vietnam. The low, spreading habit of Selaginella uncinata and the semi-evergreen metallic aquamarine foliage, overlaid on a green background, are sure to make visitors stop to admire this gem. The foliage color is best after the new fluorescent blue growth emerges in late spring. We have been thrilled with the performance of peacock moss in winter hardiness trials in western Michigan, where many years of temperatures to -15F have proven no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSelaginella uncinata is an evergreen maintenance free perennial groundcover. About the only thing we ever do is trim the winter tattered foliage to the ground before the new growth begins in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeacock spikemoss fern roots down as it grows, so is easy to transplant to new locations. This can be done anytime the ground isn't frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeacock moss grows well in both light open shade and part day full sun as long as the ground is reasonably moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage color of peacock spikemoss fern makes an amazing foil for a number of other plants, while keeping weeds at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001095301,"sku":"1451","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Selaginella-uncinata.i-1451.s-64467.r-1.jpg?v=1792174139"},{"product_id":"sedum-bithynicum","title":"Sedum bithynicum","description":"\u003cp\u003e(syn: Sedum pallidum var. bithynicum) The Turkish Sedum bithynicum attracts more attention than most other plants in our rock garden. This diminutive, but easy-to-grow \u003ca title=\"Read more about sedum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/sedum-varieties-stonecrop-autumn\"\u003esedum\u003c\/a\u003e forms small, spreading, rubbery buns of blue-grey foliage that in 3 years can spread to more than 2' wide and just 1\" tall (virtually no root system, so it's easy to remove). In late summer, mats of Sedum bithynicum are topped with russet-brown flowering stems to 3\" topped with tiny, white, star-shaped flowers. In winter, the blue-grey foliage takes on a russet overlay...splendid!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/tekNmoQkMHU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024935685,"sku":"2798","price":15.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Sedum-bithynicum.i-2798.s-65560.r-1_891cc1c2-f940-4165-92f4-33814d73d2be.jpg?v=1791485489"},{"product_id":"juncus-inflexus-afro","title":"Juncus inflexus Afro","description":"\u003cp\u003eI first spotted this fascinating deer-resistant Eurasian-native bog plant in England decades ago at the garden of the introducer, Joe Sharmon. Unlike the smaller corkscrew rush, Juncus 'Afro' is virtually a corkscrew rush on steroids...with dusty blue evergreen foliage! 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Each rosette has been miniaturized, and instead of offsetting underground, each rosette simply splits, forming a dense clump like Agave isthmensis. We have not found Agave parryi ssp. truncata 'Bed of Nails' to be as winter hardy outdoors as the original parent, but it could be that it's simply more sensitive to winter moisture. Regardless, it's one really cool potted house plant.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025047173,"sku":"2949","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-parryi-ssp-truncata-Bed-of-Nails.i-2949.s-67060.r-1.jpg?v=1791485502"},{"product_id":"agave-ovatifolia-vanzie","title":"Agave ovatifolia Vanzie","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave ovatifolia 'Vanzie' is a clonal selection of the fabulous whale's tongue agave from plantsman Kelly Griffin. 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The snake-like flat stalks of succulent blue foliage curl outwards to 18\" from the central rootstock. In March, the tips of the blue foliage are highlighted with terminal clusters of small yellow flowers. Native to sandy and gravelly mountain slopes, it's perfect in rock walls or meandering near the front of an open perennial border. Good winter drainage in colder areas is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the only maintenance we recommend is to cut back the old flower stalks after flowering, and even that isn't required. 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Our clumps of silver European fan palm, planted in 2004, are now 3' tall x 6' wide and survived our cold 2013\/2014 winter, losing only the old foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSilver European fan palm is effectively a no-maintenance palm. Unless an extremely cold winter burns back the foliage, there is really nothing else to do to keep it happy and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSilver European fan palm prefers a hot, sunny site with good drainage. It is not a plant that fares well in shade or wet sites, so these must be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe evergreen silver foliage of Chamaerops humilis var. argentea is a superb specimen plant, as well as serving as a foil for other colored foliage in the garden. 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Agave 'Silver Surfer' has since formed a 6' tall x 10' wide clump of stiff, outfacing, silvery-blue leaves. This slow-offsetting agave is a favorite of garden visitors, but it's been five years since we had any to share, so get them while they last. The 20' flower stalk is amazing, not only for the terminal clusters of bright yellow, hummingbird-attracting flowers, but also for the surfboard-like flower stalk bracts.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026491397,"sku":"5135","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-protamericana-Silver-Surfer.i-5135.s-67843.r-1.jpg?v=1791208029"},{"product_id":"agave-flexispina","title":"Agave flexispina","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave flexispina is a rarely grown century plant, related to Agave palmeri and Agave shrevei, that struck my fancy when visiting the Ruth Bancroft Garden in California. Hailing from 4,500' to 7,500' in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango and Zacatecas, Agave flexispina has shown great winter hardiness in our trials. The powder blue leaves with long red spines form rosettes that are often solitary but will offset occasionally once established. In cultivation, expect the clumps to reach 18\" tall x 3' wide. Carl Schoenfeld tells us that in west Texas, Agave flexispina was unblemished down to 0 degrees F, so we think this gem should be grown much more in colder climate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026931141,"sku":"5766","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-flexispina.i-5766.s-66264.r-1.jpg?v=1789134725"},{"product_id":"yucca-flaccida-hairy","title":"Yucca flaccida Hairy","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlant Delights is pleased to once again offer Yucca flaccida 'Hairy', a fabulous Tom Foley seeding selection of the Southeast US native, deer-resistant, Yucca flaccida that we introduced first in 2005. Tom selected this clone from large seedling blocks because of its extreme hairiness. Okay, so it's still not as hairy as bigfoot on a bad hair day, but it's pretty darn hairy. The 18\" tall x 3' wide clumps of glaucous leaves are dramatically adorned with loads of curly white hairs. In midsummer, the 5' tall spikes of bald white bells are an added feature. Our 20 year old clumps are truly spectacular...one of the finest \u003ca title=\"yuccas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/yucca\"\u003eyuccas\u003c\/a\u003e we grow.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027143877,"sku":"6066","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Yucca-flaccida-Hairy.i-6066.s-66533.r-1_9d2f8281-06a1-4d9a-9d7e-7f95d17f84ce.jpg?v=1791297710"},{"product_id":"lavandula-intermedia-phenomenal-pp-24193","title":"Lavandula intermedia Phenomenal PP 24193","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Lavandula 'Niko') Lavandula 'Phenomenal' is a 2012 introduction from our friends at Peace Tree Farms that began its life as an exceptional sport (originally reported to us as a seedling) from Lavandula 'Grosso'. Reviews from around the country have called this the best lavender ever produced. In our trials, 'Phenomenal' lavender has withstood heat and humidity better than any other Lavandula x intermedia we've trialed. That said, wet soils in the heat of summer are still deadly. Lavandula 'Phenomenal' also has great winter survivability in cold climates without the winter dieback problems of other lavender clones. For us, Lavandula 'Phenomenal' makes a 30\" tall x 3' wide clump of symmetrically arranged stems, clothed in fragrant silver foliage. The clumps are topped in midsummer with 5\" spikes of lavender flowers, giving the clump a 5' wide spread...simply delightful!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027224005,"sku":"6216","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Lavandula-intermedia-Phenomenal-PP-24193.i-6216.s-63416.r-1_992c178a-0c1c-4f42-8c1a-15597311c6a0.jpg?v=1789493661"},{"product_id":"agave-ovatifolia","title":"Agave ovatifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis offering of the amazing whale's tongue century plant, Agave ovatifolia, are seed grown plants which offer an opportunity for unique seedlings, compared to the clonal varieties that we also offer. We see slight differences in size of the plants as well as the size of the teeth and the width of the leaves. As a general rule, Agave ovatifolia forms a 3' tall x 6' wide symmetrical, non-offsetting rosette of smooth silver-blue leaves. Agave ovatifolia seems particularly tolerant of cold moist climates compared to many other century plants we've grown.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027299397,"sku":"6306","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-ovatifolia.i-6306.s-68427.r-1.jpg?v=1790865625"},{"product_id":"yucca-rostrata-sapphire-skies","title":"Yucca rostrata Sapphire Skies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis selection of Yucca rostrata comes from an early 1990s Sean Hogan collection in northern Mexico. Sean grew out a batch of seed and selected the most powder blue form for tissue culture under the name Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'. Yucca rostrata is one of the hardiest species of trunked yucca, forming a 4' tall, deer-resistant, hummingbird-friendly plant in 10 years. The narrow, powder blue leaves are quite flexible and subsequently worthless as a weapon, so just enjoy yours as a garden specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027575813,"sku":"6697","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Yucca-rostrata-Sapphire-Skies.i-6697.s-30250.r-1.jpg?v=1781109632"},{"product_id":"hosta-dixie-cups","title":"Hosta Dixie Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Dixie Cups' is a 2010 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction and one of our personal favorites. Our 1997 cross of Hosta 'Korean Snow' x Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' forms a 15\" tall x 2' wide clump of large, upright, shiny, glaucous, corrugated leaves. A clump of Hosta 'Dixie Cups' is topped with 28\" stalks of tightly stacked purple flowers in September.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027871109,"sku":"7209","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hosta-Dixie-Cups.i-7209.s-67571.r-1_63a56b0f-b8ef-42d7-9bdf-3b3bf2de339b.jpg?v=1791900149"},{"product_id":"agave-applanata-cream-spike","title":"Agave applanata Cream Spike","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe originally got Agave 'Cream Spike' from Randy Baldwin of San Marcos Growers under the invalid name of Agave parryi 'Minima Variegata'. Not only was the cultivar name invalid, but it was later determined to be a clone of Agave applanata. This stunning specimen makes a compact 10\" tall x 1' wide clump of blue leaves, each surrounded by a wide creamy border. Even where it's not winter hardy, Agave 'Cream Spike' makes a stunning container specimen. We are not aware of any specimens that have flowered.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027890565,"sku":"7241","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-applanata-Cream-Spike.i-7241.s-64568.r-1.jpg?v=1774553852"},{"product_id":"agave-americana-marshmallow-cream","title":"Agave americana Marshmallow Cream","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe purchased this lovely form of Agave americana in 2005 from a grower in Thailand. Unfortunately, it came without a valid cultivar name, so we've named it Agave americana 'Marshmallow Cream'. Agave 'Marshmallow Cream' has a much wider and shorter leaf than the typical Agave americana 'Marginata', which is more common in the trade. Agave americana 'Marshmallow Cream' also makes a much more elegant plant in the ground as well as in a container. Since it isn't winter hardy for us, we can only guess about a mature size, but we would expect 5' tall x 8' wide. Quantities are very limited.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028245701,"sku":"7869","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-americana-Marshmallow-Cream.i-7869.s-62673.r-1_49106376-d045-4a94-8d9c-46e3fe2d2b85.jpg?v=1791210339"},{"product_id":"agave-parryi-j-c-raulston","title":"Agave parryi J C Raulston","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe've grown Agave parryi from all along its native range, but the best clone is still the one growing at the JC Raulston Arboretum in NC. We tracked this clone back to a plant that originated from J.C.'s 1979 trip to California's Strybing Arboretum. Strybing obtained their plant from California professor Jack Napton in 1971. This special clone forms large symmetrical 2' tall x 3' wide rosettes that seem particularly well-adapted to winters in wet, humid climates. It is slow to offset compared with many forms, which makes propagation more of a challenge. This clone needed a name and we could not think of anything better than to name it after the late Dr. J.C. Raulston. When it gets around to flowering, the 15' tall leg-thick spike, topped with clouds of yellow flowers, will draw hummingbirds from all around.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028357061,"sku":"8152","price":25.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-parryi-J-C-Raulston.i-8152.s-60340.r-1.jpg?v=1791813874"},{"product_id":"dasylirion-wheeleri-payson-giant","title":"Dasylirion wheeleri Payson Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Dasylirion wheeleri A4AZ-019) This form of the wonderful Dasylirion wheeleri comes from seed we collected near the town of Payson in Gila County, Arizona. This amazing 7' tall specimen sotol had a 3' tall trunk on the normally trunkless Dasylirion wheeleri. Either this plant was really, really old, or was truly genetically different and will produce other trunked individuals...we don't know. If you try one, we'd love to hear back from you in a couple of decades if yours produces a trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028557957,"sku":"8424","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Dasylirion-wheeleri-Payson-Giant.i-8424.s-62289.r-1_f1c562e3-323c-43d3-aaf5-f20f7a40d02c.jpg?v=1791900162"},{"product_id":"hosta-autumn-frost-pp-23224","title":"Hosta Autumn Frost PP 23224","description":"\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Autumn Frost' is the latest in a long line of fantastic sports that originated with Hosta 'Halcyon'. Hosta 'Autumn Frost' is a probable tetraploid sport of the lovely Hosta 'First Frost', which is a creamy-edged sport of Hosta 'Halcyon'. The 1' tall x 16\" wide clumps are composed of thick powder-blue leaves with an exceptionally wide creamy yellow margin that ages to cream...simply stunning. In late spring, the plants are topped with stalks of light lavender flowers...a hummingbird delight.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028971333,"sku":"9145","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hosta-Autumn-Frost-PP-23224.i-9145.s-65017.r-1.jpg?v=1791825316"},{"product_id":"agave-striata-live-wires","title":"Agave striata Live Wires","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Echinoagave striata) Agave striata 'Live Wires' is a clonally-propagated cultivar of the porcupine century plant, native to the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range in northern Mexico, selected by Yucca Do Nursery because of its blue-grey leaves on a species whose foliage can range from light green to grey. Agave striata 'Live Wires' matures as an 18\" tall x 3' wide porcupine-like ball of narrow but very stiff, pointed, blue-grey leaves...pet at your own peril! When Agave striata becomes mature enough to flower, the clump will be topped with an 8' tall spike of tiny yellow flowers along with tiny green hummingbirds...quite the sight. Agave striata is a species that has fared very well in our cold winter climate, although good drainage and protection from winter moisture is always important.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21029156549,"sku":"9335","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-striata-Live-Wires.i-9335.s-67687.r-1_422ab7b5-98b1-46d1-b3c2-b02b5a8584df.jpg?v=1791815497"},{"product_id":"agave-ovatifolia-frosty-blue","title":"Agave ovatifolia Frosty Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave ovatifolia 'Frosty Blue' is a Sean Hogan selection of the stunning \u003ca title=\"Agave ovatifolia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/agave-ovatifolia\"\u003eAgave ovatifolia\u003c\/a\u003e. Agave 'Frosty Blue' is similar in appearance to Lynn Lowrey's original clone, Agave 'Sierra Lampazos', forming a 3' tall x 6' wide (10 years), solitary specimen with baby bottom-smooth, powder blue leaves. As with all agaves, a winter dry location is very important for improved winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21029319173,"sku":"9513","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-ovatifolia-Frosty-Blue.i-9513.s-64595.r-1_d2bb23bc-bdaf-4fcd-b87f-9c8c345ff31c.jpg?v=1791813626"},{"product_id":"agave-protamericana-funky-toes","title":"Agave protamericana Funky Toes","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave x protamericana 'Funky Toes' is one of many wonderful Yucca Do Nursery introductions, discovered in the mountains of northern Mexico. 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This is the newest offspring from one of our personal favorites, Hosta 'Neptune'. In the garden, it forms an amazing 16\" tall x 30\" wide clump of powder-blue leaves, whose color holds very well. The pointed leaves are wide, as well as incredibly ruffled and twisted. The clumps are topped with nice clusters of medium \u003ca title=\"lavender flowers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/purple-flowers-lavender-flowers\"\u003elavender flowers\u003c\/a\u003e held just above the foliage in mid-August.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHostas are essentially a maintenance free perennial. Once the plant has gone dormant in fall, you may wish to remove the old foliage, which helps tidy the garden. Old flower stalks may be removed after flowering, which we feel helps with clump appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Hosta for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\"\u003eHosta\u003c\/a\u003e always grow better in rich, moist soil. They thrive best in clay or amended clay soils, but amended sandy loam can be successful if additional compost or other organic nutrients are added. Dry soils are not problematic for a short time, but hostas will decline if the soil is kept dry over an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLight shade to a couple of hours of early morning sun are best. Dark shade will not result in a satisfactory plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBlue hostas are great to add a touch of blue to a woodland garden. 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Agave 'Misashibo' is an even rarer Japanese selection with leaves that emerge blue, but develop a wide central chartreuse-yellow pattern, surrounded by a powder blue border as they age. The slow-growing, snaggle-toothed rosette of Agave colorata 'Misashibo' is composed of thick, very scabrous leaves, maturing at 1' tall x 2' wide in 15 years. When mature, you'll enjoy the 10' tall spike of orange and yellow flowers. We've found Agave colorata 'Misashibo' easy to grow as long as it's kept on the dry side with good drainage. 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The spikes open to reveal a tower of pendant white bell-shaped flowers. 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Although we have no idea yet of mature size, our best estimates are that the rosettes should reach 3' tall x 5' wide. The architecturally arched leaves range in color from green to bluish green, most with a muted central yellow stripe. The steak knife-like black\/red teeth along the leaf edges are truly amazing. We think Agave x amourifolia 'Twisted Tongue' will mature as one of the most unique century plants in your garden. Remember that each seed-grown plant is slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6364643033127,"sku":"13065","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-amourifolia-Twisted-Tongue.i-13065.s-66854.r-1.jpg?v=1790792586"},{"product_id":"hosta-diamond-lake-pp-30769","title":"Hosta Diamond Lake PP 30769","description":"\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Diamond Lake' is a stunning hosta from our friend Hans Hansen. This amazing hosta hybrid was created involving multiple liaisons with favorites like Hosta 'Niagra Falls' and Hosta 'Neptune'. Diamond Lake hosta forms a 17\" tall x 45\" wide clump of large, deeply-corrugated, powder-blue foliage (11\" long x 9\" wide) with an amazing wavy leaf edge. The clump is topped with 28\" tall scapes of light lavender flowers in summer. This is truly a masterpiece from one of the top perennial breeders of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHostas are essentially a maintenance free perennial. Once the plant has gone dormant in fall, you may wish to remove the old foliage, which helps tidy the garden. Old flower stalks may be removed after flowering, which we feel helps with clump appearance and prevents inferior seedlings from taking over the clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHosta always grow better in rich, moist soil. 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Unlike its agave parent, xMangave 'Blue Mammoth' doesn't die after flowering, so sit back and enjoy the 10' tall spike of yellow flowers that usually occurs by year 4-5. Good drainage and sun are the keys to success.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12454305529879,"sku":"13794","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Mangave-Blue-Mammoth.i-13794.s-65541.r-1.jpg?v=1791565795"},{"product_id":"chamaecyparis-pisifera-baby-blue-ice","title":"Chamaecyparis pisifera Baby Blue Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003eChamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue Ice' is a new dwarf conifer that has thrilled us in our trials. This amazing selection from Oregon conifer guru Larry Stanley, was found as a dwarf mutation on Chamaecyparis 'Baby Blue', which was as dwarf Australian-selected sport of the popular Boulevard Cypress. At 12 years of age, the plants should reach 9' tall x 6' wide. The juvenile foliage is quite soft, and the blue color adds even more charm. We think this is destined for greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qDPSloVbYq0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12634065436695,"sku":"14375","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Chamaecyparis-pisifera-Baby-Blue-Ice.i-14375.s-67741.r-1_fdd6bef7-c310-477c-bc2d-bf391d8afe97.jpg?v=1792089067"},{"product_id":"agave-ovatifolia-lava-flow","title":"Agave ovatifolia Lava Flow","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave ovatifolia 'Lava Flow' is a 2019 Plant Delights Nursery introduction of an odd mutant that we selected years ago from Agave 'Vanzie' that didn't have any teeth. 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We think Agave 'Lava Flow' is an exceptional selection and hope you will also.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19471682601047,"sku":"12692","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-ovatifolia-Lava-Flow.i-12692.s-67714.r-1_24b2562a-2365-447a-a7fa-a0b908e85760.jpg?v=1791552585"},{"product_id":"crambe-maritima","title":"Crambe maritima","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have long admired the European beach native Crambe maritima, but repeatedly failed when trying to grow it, assuming it to have no tolerance of our summer heat and humidity. We failed, until we stopped being too nice and planted it in almost pure gravel in our full sun crevice garden, where it has thrived. Being a halophytic (loves salty soils) coastal native, deep sandy soils will also provide a proper habitat. Crambe maritima (first cousin to cabbage) is grown both as an ornamental and a food crop. The thick, waxy, heavily ruffled, large blue leaves of this RHS Award of Garden Merit winner are reason enough to grow sea kale, but when it sends up the tall spikes of baby's breath-like white flowers in spring, your heart will just melt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCrambe maritima requires virtually no maintenance in the garden. For us, it goes tardily deciduous in winter, so you can remove the old foliage to keep the garden tidy. The beauty of sea kale is that we don't see any damage from cabbage loopers or any of the common pest that are prevalent on other related crops like cabbage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the flowers of sea kale finish in spring, the old stalks can be removed unless you need to leave them to gather seed before cutting them back. Sea kale can be divided easily, but since the base can be extensive, it's best to dig the entire clump, separate it, then replant the divisions. It also grows from root cuttings, so if you move your plant, expect new ones to sprout in the old location.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe pick sea kale throughout the growing season for a raw garden snack, or to cook for a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't stress enough that bright light, and dry, well-drained soils are the key to success. 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This is both an attractive and curious attention-drawing plant that thrives in a dry, well-drained site. Many authorities think the edible Allium altaicum could be the progenitor of the commonly grown green bunching onion. A patch of these are sure to make you cry for joy.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19876550344791,"sku":"13792","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Allium-altaicum-Bone-Head.i-13792.s-65815.r-1_7b3ee53a-5015-461c-a009-864e65035c6f.jpg?v=1792092078"},{"product_id":"hosta-azure-gem","title":"Hosta Azure Gem","description":"\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Azure Gem', a 2020 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction is the result of our breeding work to develop small, fast-multiplying blue hostas with miniature Hosta sieboldiana-like foliage that love the heat and humidity of the Southeastern US. The dusty blue heart-shaped foliage of Hosta 'Azure Gem' is nicely corrugated with prominent veins and topped, starting in June (NC), with 15\" scapes of lilac flowers. Hosta 'Azure Gem' forms a very small 7\" tall x 18\" wide clump at maturity. Hosta 'Silver Bay' and Hosta venusta are two of the parents. We hope you like this as much as we do.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31387247902807,"sku":"13303","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hosta-Azure-Gem.i-13303.s-66009.r-1.jpg?v=1791900181"},{"product_id":"hosta-crazy-mouse","title":"Hosta Crazy Mouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Crazy Mouse' is a 2020 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction of our 2007 seedling, resulting from a series of crosses involving H. 'Blue Mouse Ears', H. venusta, H. kikutii, H. 'Gemstone', and H. 'Cheatin' Heart'. 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