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It's the One Everyone Loves- Pennisetum xa. 'Rubrum'

It's the One Everyone Loves- Pennisetum xa. 'Rubrum'

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Oct 10th 2024

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
Cortaderia selloana - A Southern Staple.

Cortaderia selloana - A Southern Staple.

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Apr 26th 2024

Widely used since Victorian times, Cortaderia, well known as pampas grass, is a landscape workhorse that shows like a derby champion. Cortaderia fills the bill for large landscapes, without breaking the bank. Its long, slender, green blades race to a substantial six feet. Then, in bloom, this giant nearly doubles to an impressive 12' tall.The massive flowers are held upright, high above arching gray-green foliage. Fluffy and feathery, these ostrich plume blooms are a prized choice for southern
Miscanthus s. 'Gracillimus' ~ Maiden Grass

Miscanthus s. 'Gracillimus' ~ Maiden Grass

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Apr 18th 2024

One of the earliest cultivars of Miscanthus, 'Gracillimus' has graced American gardens since the early 1900s. All these years later, it's still the standard for elegant form and fine foliage.Stately clumps of slender green leaves with gleaming silver midribs grow to 7 feet tall. In October, the reddish bronze inflorescences gradually turn to silver, remaining decorative well into winter.'Gracillimus' grows best in full sun in well-draining soil. Hardy for Zones 5-10.So popular, we offer it in th
Big, Graceful, Gracillimus

Big, Graceful, Gracillimus

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Feb 22nd 2024

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'This IS your grandfather's ornamental grass!An original, and still a champion.An oldie, and still a goodie.One of the earliest cultivars of Miscanthus, 'Gracillimus' has graced American gardens since the early 1900s. All these years later, it is still swoon-worthy, still a top seller, and still the standard.Stately clumps of slender green leaves with gleaming silver midribs grow to 7 feet tall. In October, the reddish bronze inflorescences gradually turn to silve
Cool Season Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

Cool Season Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Dec 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, it's a smart move.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 u

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