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Carex Takes the Bronze — And Steals the Show

Carex Takes the Bronze — And Steals the Show

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Jul 31st 2025

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
Smart Growers know Smart Grasses - Infertile Miscanthus

Smart Growers know Smart Grasses - Infertile Miscanthus

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Mar 13th 2025

From the breeding wizardry of North Carolina State University and the team at Darwin Perennials, we offer two stellar ornamental grasses that have a unique advantage: They're infertile - functionally sterile - so you won't need to block any pesky pop-ups. Miscanthus sinensis Bandwidth™ PP29460  Will Bandwidth™ magically endow the garden with Wi-Fi? Probably not, but the broad bands of bright gold on its stiff, upright blades guarantee great garden a
Garden Smart Grasses - Infertile Miscanthus

Garden Smart Grasses - Infertile Miscanthus

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Dec 26th 2024

From the breeding wizardry of North Carolina State University and the team at Darwin Perennials, we offer two stellar ornamental grasses that have a unique advantage: They're infertile - functionally sterile - so you won't need to block any pesky pop-ups.Miscanthus sinensis Bandwidth™ PP29460Will Bandwidth™ magically endow the garden with Wi-Fi? Probably not, but the broad bands of bright gold on its stiff, upright blades guarantee great garden and retail reception.No other ornamental grass cram
Mystal™ 'Little Miss' & 'Fire Dragon'

Mystal™ 'Little Miss' & 'Fire Dragon'

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on May 22nd 2024

These easy-to-grow grasses set the landscape, and sales, ablaze with blades that emerge green and transform into fiery autumnal shades.Miscanthus s. Mystal™ 'Fire Dragon' PP30374Upright, vigorous green foliage transitions in autumn to a range of vivid, reliable reds and oranges. In late summer, abundant silvery flower plumes rise high above the graciously curved foliage. Left uncut, the smoky white plumes provide long-lasting winter interest.Mature height 6' - 7'Zones 4 - 9 Both varieties
Have you EverColored? (Carex)

Have you EverColored? (Carex)

Posted by John Friel on Jan 13th 2022

EverColor®: The pot at the end of the rainbow!Kilkenny, Ireland is a destination city, famed for arts, crafts, music festivals, ancient castles -- and modern Carex! The breeders at Fitzgerald Nursery have struck Celtic gold with this great group of sedges. EverestPP#20955An avalanche of emerald blades edged in pristine white, pure as Himalayan snow. No Sherpa required to explore these scenic mounds.‘Everglow’PP#30466Rich emerald green centers are flanked by striking orange margins in autumn

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