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About the Rock Star AwardOur Rock Star award honors ECG employees who demonstrate a sustained high level of performance and inspire others. For the month of March, 2021, our honoree is Tabitha Samuels Slatery.As a grower at our Milton, FL location, Tabitha puts her Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science and Environmental Horticulture from the University of Florida to work every day. She’s responsible for plant care in multiple greenhouses, including the R&D facility and FL trial garden.(Mil

Carex oshimensis is a perennial sedge that stands out as a bright spot in shady areas. In its native Japan, Oshima kan suge, as it is known, dots rocky slopes and wooded areas with its richly colored, fine-textured foliage. In North America, it shines in rock gardens, along pathways and in containers.C. oshimensis stands out for its soft, gently curling foliage, which turns a lovely pale brown for the winter. One of our favorites is ‘Ice Cream’, a sport of the wildly popular ‘Evergol

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’Absolutely nothing else smells like “English lavender” -- which is, of course, not English; the genus is of Mediterranean origin. It acquired its nickname because it grows great in Great Britain. Jolly good, wot?‘Hidcote’ typifies the species, with handsome, subtle grey-green foliage, rich purple flower spikes, and that wonderful clean, fresh, trademark fragrance. It’s a garden classic that still works beautifully in border or container.Hardy in Zones 5 – 9, ‘Hidc

Mixed containers continue to dominate the plant world, for consumers in small spaces, or for those who simply want a patio or garden refresh. Successful combinations are about more than just aesthetics. Without a good plan and some pre-thinking, containers can be a challenge. A few major considerations: Size Grasses in containers stop traffic at retail or in the garden, but not without some planning. While some grasses stay smaller than their norm when placed in a pot, don’t mistake that

Talk about intoxicating beauty! Spirits and flowers go together like, well, like wine and roses. Today’s Happy Hour special is one of our favorite ornamental grasses. Like the others in this category, it shares its name with some interesting adult beverages.  The PlantAndropogon gerardii ‘Rain Dance’Gardeners and designers know: Nothing brings movement to the border like ornamental grasses. This native variety, an ECG exclusive, dances up a storm in the slightest breeze.‘Rain Dance’ f