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Gardeners and designers have come to embrace the sturdy virtues of these robust native grasses. Great breeding from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens has further amplified their ornamental value. Necessary and nice, you'll be glad you added these eco-friendly elements to your program. Andropogon gerardii Andropogon g. 'Red October' PP26283 Deep green foliage darkens to purple in late summer, then vivid scarlet in autumn for spectacular late-season color. Big and small, bluestem g

Thanks to ongoing breeding, modern Panicum varieties now offer expanded choices in colors, sizes, and forms—enhancing its appeal in everything from naturalistic plantings to contemporary garden designs. The Panicum v. Dream Catcher® series  from Dave MacKenzie of Hortech Inc. offers eye-opening options for new Panicum varieties. Customers will clamor for these unique shapes and colors. Smoky Rose® PP36511 Height: 3.5' A round spray of flowers floats dainti

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. Panicum 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. An Emerald Coast Growers exclusive, p

As one of the top-selling genera in North America, Hosta is a proven favorite among growers, gardeners, and landscape professionals for a nearly endless variety of applications. Strengthen your perennial program with a large selection of easy-to-grow Hosta. Tempt customers with bold and bicolor, cute container-friendly compacts, or go blue and big. Coveted for their low maintenance, shade-friendly nature, these six winning varieties range in texture, size, and sun tolera

Advance your perennial program with a host of low-maintenance, easy-to-grow Hosta varieties. Available in a broad spectrum of sizes, forms and gorgeous foliage colors, this landscape essential is one of the top-selling genera in North America. Great growers and gardeners know planting Hosta in warm season allows time for full, mature development before winter rest. Next spring, you'll reap the rewards of planning and planting ahead with fat, retail-ready gallons bur