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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

Our currently available Aquilegia are offered as vernalized plugs, ready for planting, so growers can move straight into production. Modern breeding means these improved series require less vernalization than traditional columbines while staying highly programmable and dependable. Despite their dainty, nodding blooms and intricate spurs, Aquilegia are impressively tough perennials—reliable in production and eye-catching at retail. Easy to grow, efficient

This North American native brings a light, graceful presence to gardens and containers, beautifully revealing a surprisingly resilient nature.  Pollinators and gardeners alike are drawn to Gaura’s delicate looking blooms, which appear in shades of red, pink, white and beguiling bicolor flowers from early summer through frost. Held on slender, wand like stems, the flowers magically float and sway with every passing breeze. Fine, lance shaped foliage provides a subtle bac

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

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