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Big and little bluestem grasses are both beautiful and beneficial. Once relegated to roles like erosion control and cattle feed, they now enhance even the most high-end landscape designs with vertical structure and intense seasonal color. These ground-breaking, ecologically valuable grasses come to us from breeder Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials. Schizachyrium s. 'Little Red Fox' PP36738 Fine-textured blue-green foliage in spring with vibrant red highlights beginning m

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