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Calamagrostis, a.k.a '"Feather reed grass" is a classic cool-season grass that thrives with sunny days and easy-to-maintain night temperatures.Like the superstar of the genus, 'Karl Foerster', these similar, easy-to-grow variegated options merit top-billing on your spring stage.Calamagrostisxa. Hello Spring!®An Emerald Coast Growers Introduction.Variegated form and a refined habit. The foliage has uniform green centers with white edges.Zones 4-10Mature height 3-4' Whether they are used as a sta

This North American native adds an airy, elegant charm, beautifully disguising its heat-tolerant, tough-as-nails nature. Pollinators and gardeners can't resist!Gaura produces dainty blooms in white, pink, or bicolor from early summer to frost. Borne on slender, wand-like spikes, they’re in constant motion with the slightest breeze. The small, lanceolate leaves may be rich green, variegated, or red. Breeders have tamed this natural rambler, with shortened internodes and increased branching. Compa

Get ready to roll out the welcome mat for eager early spring gardeners. That first sunny weekend of spring is closer than you think.The Desert Eve™ series is one of the earliest blooming yarrow you can grow. These vibrant, sunset-hued Achillea are adaptable to various soils and thrive in full sun to part shade. Spicy fragrant, ferny foliage stays neat and compact.Cut flower growers and backyard gardeners find these varieties well-suited for fresh or dried arrangements. Bred for vigor, comp

A retail staple, purple fountain grass routinely tops our list of best-selling ornamental grasses.'Rubrum' is so well-known and loved, that it barely needs an introduction. A rapid grower with prolific blooming power, purple fountain grass requires little more than a quality start, sunny space, and well-draining soil for spectacular results.High impact! With a mid-range mature height of three to five feet, it stands nicely in large, fast-growing sweeps or gracefully as a single. Container-friend

Indigenous plants are a big deal. We are excited about Shining Star™, an exclusive from our breeding/selection program. Its variegated leaves bring a fresh, bright mojo to the "little bluestem" category. In trials, it has proven its mettle in widely varying climates and soils. Shining Star™ is our third native grass introduction, joiningPanicum v. 'Hot Rod' and Muhlenbergia c. Fast Forward®.Key Features● Unique green and creamy-white variegated basal foliage.● Blades blush pale pink with co