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Chalet’s new Plant Finder web-based tool enables gardeners to search for just the right plant and create a customized needs list for their home landscape. (Give it a try)Search for plants using specific keywords or from a series of search parameters, such as characteristics, landscape attribution, ornamental features and site conditions. The database then prunes through 7,800 trees, shrubs, ground-covers, roses, perennials, ornamental grasses and ferns to find the plant you’re looking for.Let’s give it a try! I went through and specified some features. I’m not too picky, though. I wanted a perennial for rock garden application that maybe attracted bees (the big fuzzy ones are okay). I also wanted it to peak in late spring, so I can sit outside and look at it before it gets too hot. I didn’t specify color and shade, but I would prefer something that could grow in a partially shaded area, fragrance being a bonus.Here was my first result:Autumn joy stonecrop! These dense broccoli flowers are exactly what I had in mind for my imaginary rock garden.What kind of plant are you looking for?Try Chalet’s Plant Finder.