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Helleborus - The Sparkle Series

Helleborus - The Sparkle Series

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Feb 5th 2026

The Sparkle series stands out for its refined form and exceptional performance. An extremely high flower count delivers a full, luxurious presentation, paired with vigorous growth and a naturally compact habit. Rich, lasting color and glossy evergreen foliage make these stunning new hellebores a premium choice for containers, landscapes, and high-impact programs. Helleborus Spring Sparkle 'Red' PPAF Extend the season! Large, upward facing, bright red flowers bloom
Energy Saving, Early Spring Aquilegia

Energy Saving, Early Spring Aquilegia

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Jan 22nd 2026

If you like your benches full and your heating bills low, we've got the perfect early flowering perennials for you. In the rush of holiday excitement, it can be hard to focus on spring blooms. But as you know, that's exactly what's on an experienced grower's mind. Modern breeding offers a helping hand for an earlier start with elegant, easy-to-grow Aquilegia. We offer two series that require less vernalization than other columbines. These are tough, programmable perennia
Well-Behaved Fountain Grasses ~ Infertile Pennisetum alopecuroides

Well-Behaved Fountain Grasses ~ Infertile Pennisetum alopecuroides

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Sep 11th 2025

These ornamental grasses are specifically bred to be infertile and remove concerns about localized self-sowing for the grower, and the gardener. In addition, they offer vigorous growth and heavy flowering for gorgeous extended color. Pennisetum alopecuroides All five are hardy for Zones 5 - 9. Praline™ PP30724 ('Tift H18') The sweet petite of the group! Large caramel-colored flowers bloom profusely over compact mounds of slender, arching foliage. Mature Height 1'- 2.5' Hush Puppy&
Switch On Year-Round Interest with Native Powerhouse - Panicum virgatum

Switch On Year-Round Interest with Native Powerhouse - Panicum virgatum

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Aug 7th 2025

Easy to grow and remarkably versatile, Panicum virgatum, commonly known as Switch grass, is a warm-season ornamental grass that thrives in USDA Zones 4-10. It emerges as days lengthen and temperatures rise, offering attractive flowering spikes and color-changing foliage that last through summer and fall. Even in winter, its sturdy, upright form adds seasonal interest while providing essential habitat for small birds. Thanks to ongoing breeding, modern Panicum varieties now offer expand
Shooting Star Grass, Flowers that Shine Like Stars!

Shooting Star Grass, Flowers that Shine Like Stars!

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Jun 26th 2025

Bring a touch of magic to your customers with Chlorophytum Starlight, a dazzling plant known for its lily white, star-shaped flowers. Wispy stemmed, even a gentle breeze sets these dainty beauties to dancing, waving, eye catching movement. Though the blooms are sterile, they appear continuously from early summer through to winter, creating a long-lasting celestial display. ‘Starlight’, also known as Shooting Star grass, boasts attractive variegated grass-like foliage and a gra

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