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Get to Know Our Soft Side  We’re proud to be your go-to source for ornamental grasses and perennials. But we also have a tender spot for tender plants. pictured above: Colocasia esculenta Royal Hawaiian® 'Waikiki' PP34615 Deep green, glossy foliage with white markings and vivid pink veins. Tidy clump-forming habit, great for landscape or large containers. Disease resistant.  Height: 3’ Hardy in Zones 7b – 11 Colocasia esculenta Royal Hawaiian® ‘Maui Go

Schizachyrium scoparium Shining Star™ PP33433 An Emerald Coast Growers Exclusive. Native plants are all the rage. And, right on time, Shining Star™ is prime for the main stage. This exclusive from our breeding and selection program brings a fresh twist to little bluestem, with color-changing variegated foliage that keeps the category looking anything but ordinary. Shining Star™ is our third native grass introduction, j

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

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

Bouteloua is one of the most sought-after grasses to hit the market in years. This versatile native is short in stature but ranks high on the Most Wanted list of discerning growers and landscapers. Hot new breeding fuels a budding increase in popularity.Check out the two fast-finishing, ready-to-ship varieties featured below. We offer both in 38 and 50-cell trays. And don't miss the straight species in our lineup or the zippy new hybrid we've introduced for 2025. Bouteloua g. 'Blonde Ambition'