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Need to keep your benches full and your heating bills low? With the right cool season grasses, it’s more than possible — it’s profitable. “Feather reed grass” is a classic cool season grass that thrives with warm days and easy to maintain night temperatures.  Hardy from Zones 4–10 (except gold-striped 'Eldorado', hardy to Zone 5), these grasses add value with their versatile size, growing 3 or 4 feet tall at maturity. We offer six varieti

Looking for a dependable, great-looking sedge that performs well at every step — from the greenhouse to the garden? The Carex EverColor® series from Fitzgerald Nurseries is exactly that. These eye-catching sedges are colorful, compact, and incredibly low maintenance, making them a top choice for both growers and retailers. pictured above: Carex o. Evercolor® 'Everest' PP20955 Deep green blades flanked with snowy white edges. Matur

Stokesia laevis is a rugged, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in a variety of conditions—perfect for both busy growers and new gardeners. It’s a pollinator magnet! Large, frilly flowers make it a customer favorite too. With its hardy nature and beautiful blooms, it's a reliable seller year after year. Pictured above:  Stokesia laevis, Wide, cornflower blue blooms. Mature height 12-18" Native to southeastern North America, but cold hardy for Zones 5-9,

These ornamental grasses are specifically bred to be infertile and remove concerns about localized self-sowing for the grower, and the gardener. In addition, they offer vigorous growth and heavy flowering for gorgeous extended color. Pennisetum alopecuroides All five are hardy for Zones 5 - 9. Praline™ PP30724 ('Tift H18') The sweet petite of the group! Large caramel-colored flowers bloom profusely over compact mounds of slender, arching foliage. Mature Height 1'- 2.5' Hush Puppy&

Pennisetum alopecuroides (commonly known as fountain grass) thrives in late summer and early fall due to the long daylight hours and warm temperatures, which stimulate active growth and fuller foliage. Pennisetum alopecuroides (pictured above)  A staple among cold-hardy fountain grasses. Narrow green leaves grow in soft, arching mounds. Green seed heads become large, golden brown foxtails in fall. Mature height 2-4' Zones 6-9 Tips for Overwintering Warm-Season Grasses To s