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Unwrap a rich, golden, native genus that sparkles in the sunlight and sways in the slightest breeze. Amsonia xButterscotch® is a Midwestern selection that one-ups the standard with improved vigor, abundant blooms, and better disease resistance. Plant Amsonia xButterscotch in full sun to part shade. Its high-impact, low-maintenance nature is wonderful for dramatic drifts, sweeps, and infill, and it plays well with ornamental grasses. Hardy for Zones 4-9. Emerging in spring, "Blue Star" soon

Feather reed grasses offer some of the most recognizable and sought after flower plumes in the ornamental grass kingdom. Reliable and very attractive, this easy to grow genus offers multi-seasonal beauty that makes Calamagrostis a "love at first sight" offering. Although the rest of the genus starts the show in early spring, warm season Caspian swoops in mid to late summer with a dramatic display of big fluffy flowers. Swoon! A blooming feather reed grass for every season? Yes, please! Actively

We're big fans of Carex. Our 32 varieties - yes, 32 varieties! - occupy four pages of our catalog. We're hooked! Indulge us as we brag on some of our favorites. Carex pensylvanica Pennsylvania sedge (photo above)  North American Native. An excellent ground cover. Foliage is soft and curls gently, turning pale brown for the winter. This is a multi-talented group whose members shine as individuals or in masses. Carex can edge borders and fill containers. It can be "green mulch" o

Bouteloua is one of the most sought-after grasses to hit the market in years. These compact North American natives top out at 2½ feet or less, making them a natural fit for landscape masses, retail containers, and sunny gardens. 'Little Blondie' keeps it even more compact at just 15–18". Hardy for Zones 3–10 and exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, these sturdy grasses are perfectly suited to water-wise landscapes. With exciting new breedin

Schizachyrium scoparium Shining Star™ PP33433 An Emerald Coast Growers Exclusive. Native plants are all the rage. And, right on time, Shining Star™ is prime for the main stage. This exclusive from our breeding and selection program brings a fresh twist to little bluestem, with color-changing variegated foliage that keeps the category looking anything but ordinary. Shining Star™ is our third native grass introduction, j