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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

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. Carex EverColor® grows best in moist, well-drained soil, doesn’t demand much attention, and holds nicely,

Here's a versatile garden plant that's fun for all ages. Growers and gardeners love the flower color, almost as close to true blue as a perennial gets. Your customers and theirs will delight at the inflated buds of this sun-loving, shade-tolerant, border beauty.'Astra Blue' buds are irresistible. Please, don't stop 'em from poppin'! Having fun in the garden is the ultimate draw. A few burst buds are a small price to pay for a host of happy new gardeners. Consider it a tiny investment in the gree

Icy cool, variegated, Carex morrowiiIt looks, grows, and sells like a grass, but it's actually a sedge, in the Cyperaceae family.Easy to grow.Adaptable to a wide range of conditions.Versatile! Useful as a border, groundcover, or in containers. Well suited for full sun to part shade, both varieties are hardy for Zones 5-9. Carex m.'Ice Dance'Wide, graceful leaves with prominent creamy-white margins.Height: 12-18"Carex m. 'Ice Ballet'  PP20228Green-centered leaves with crisp, clean white ed

If you like your beauty with a side of beast,Panicum is your kind of grass.Indigenous to North America, "Switchgrass" transcends the native niche. It's just as comfortable in the traditional border as in meadow or prairie plantings. The fine sprays of its sun-catching inflorescence lend a deceptively dainty air, but don't be fooled: This is one sturdy genus, hardy all the way to Zone 4 (3 with protection).Panicum v. 'Hot Rod' PP26074Start your engines! This Emerald Coast Growers introductio