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Easy to grow and remarkably versatile, Panicum virgatum, commonly known as Switch grass, is a warm-season ornamental grass that thrives in USDA Zones 4-10. It emerges as days lengthen and temperatures rise, offering attractive flowering spikes and color-changing foliage that last through summer and fall. Even in winter, its sturdy, upright form adds seasonal interest while providing essential habitat for small birds. Thanks to ongoing breeding, modern Panicum varieties now offer expand

If there were an Olympics of gardening, bronze would be as good as gold. We're giving a standing ovation to our favorite champions, all from the endlessly adaptable, grass-like genus Carex. These bronze-toned beauties bring movement, texture, and that perfect warm glow to any winning garden. Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino' Gracefully arching, the slender, mocha latte colored foliage creates attractive mounds. Moisture tolerant, interesting foliage flickers with orange and raspberry col

Bring a touch of magic to your customers with Chlorophytum Starlight, a dazzling plant known for its lily white, star-shaped flowers. Wispy stemmed, even a gentle breeze sets these dainty beauties to dancing, waving, eye catching movement. Though the blooms are sterile, they appear continuously from early summer through to winter, creating a long-lasting celestial display. ‘Starlight’, also known as Shooting Star grass, boasts attractive variegated grass-like foliage and a gra

Pat Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Nurseries in Ireland has selected some nifty variations and variegations of this versatile, sturdy genus. He describes his creations as "colorful, multifunctional, and easy" This popular collection of versatile, variegated sedges is chock full of colorful, right-sized, low-maintenance options for containers, edging, or ground cover. Hardy in Zones 6-9, these 'grasses' are designed for partly shady areas but tolerate moderately sunny spots nicely. They thrive best in

With cool, elegant beauty alone or in combinations, Astilbe enhances the garden from spring to late fall. Easy growing Astilbe lights up shade gardens with beautifully vibrant, eye-catching spires. Rather than one solid flower, colorful clusters of blooms open gradually for a feathery effect along the spike. This unique structure inspires the common name, false spirea. Tooth-edged compound leaves are a perfect pairing to the showy blooms, with their bright green tones often brushed in bronz