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Calamagrostis xa. 'Karl Foerster' ~ Superstar!

Calamagrostis xa. 'Karl Foerster' ~ Superstar!

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Sep 7th 2023

When choosing grasses, planting the right stuff makes you look downright brilliant. And choosing the right genus is absolute genius. For a remarkable number of sites and situations, Calamagrostis is more than a good choice.A superstar of the genus, 'Karl Foerster', is famous worldwide for its beauty, adaptability, and ease of culture. 'Karl Foerster' is not merely a good plant, it's a great one. For finished pot performance, striking vertical accent, and perpetual motion, it's unbeatable. The l
Fine as Frog's Hair- Deschampsia cespitosa

Fine as Frog's Hair- Deschampsia cespitosa

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Aug 30th 2023

An essential offering for landscapers, Deschampsia is a durable, easy-culture, native grass. One of the earliest blooming grasses, its tidy, clump-forming foliage is topped with a profusion of airy panicles through summer. Its common name, Hair grass, can be attributed to the fine texture of these luminous blooms and its slender, hair-thin blades.Very shade tolerant, Deschampsia is easy to grow in moist, low-light spaces. Often planted in masses, or as a shady woodland accent to other moist
Our Acorus Line - Acorus gramineus

Our Acorus Line - Acorus gramineus

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Aug 24th 2023

Sure, it looks, and sells, like a grass. But Acorus is not a true grass.Acorus is a versatile, moisture-loving plant from the family Acoraceae. It thrives in the sun, shade, or anywhere in between. When planted in masses, the swaths of golden color brighten the landscape. It can be used anywhere soils are consistently moist, even in containers.A bonus: The common name "Sweet flag" refers to the deliciously sweet scent given off when the foliage is bruised.Here's our Acorus line. We offer four va
Juncus - What a Rush!

Juncus - What a Rush!

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Aug 18th 2023

Need something interesting to plant in moist areas? Don't make a rash decision, we have a rush solution.Juncus beautifully untangles the mystery of wet garden spaces. The uncommon cylindrical foliage adds a stylish, contemporary vibe to water-laden locations. Its ability to tolerate standing water makes Juncus an outstanding offering for aquatic gardens or pondside swaths and a unique option for gorgeous containers.We offer two curly varieties of Juncus, the petite groundcover, 'Spiralis', and t
Rudbeckia hirta SmileyZ® Series

Rudbeckia hirta SmileyZ® Series

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Aug 16th 2023

Can you believe it? Autumn is right around the corner. Soon porch and patio owners around the country will be clamoring for fabulous fall planters to sit neatly near their pumpkin companions.Be ready with the quick turn vigor of Rudbeckia hirtaSmileyZ®. Their fast-growing, colorful blooms fill a pot quickly and continue showing off in abundance right up to frost. This series is Dutch bred for uniform, consistent cropping, and well-branched for superior pot performance.The SmileyZ® are avail

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