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Big and little bluestem grasses are both beautiful and beneficial. Once relegated to roles like erosion control and cattle feed, they now enhance even the most high-end landscape designs with vertical structure and intense seasonal color. These ground-breaking, ecologically valuable grasses come to us from breeder Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials. Schizachyrium s. 'Little Red Fox' PP36738 Fine-textured blue-green foliage in spring with vibrant red highlights beginning m

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

You can't lose this battle of the blues. We grow four varieties of blue Festucaand one that's rich dark green. The blue ones all have similarities, but also a key distinguishing attribute, subtle or obvious. Each has fans who claim their darling is the best. And we won't argue. But we can't pick favorites. Every member of this Festuca quintet is nicely tuned to earn their spot on the right stage. Which ones strike the perfect chord for you? Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' A famous New York n

Gardeners and designers have embraced the sturdy virtues of these robust native grasses. Great breeding from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens has further amplified ornamental value. Necessary and nice, you'll be glad you added these eco-friendly elements to your program. Andropogon gerardii'Holy Smoke' PP33929Rigid red flower stems rise to five feet tall over 30" stands of upright/arching foliage.The hardy, drought-tolerant foliage takes on beautiful hues of reds and purples for a lovely fall displa

Consistently among our best-selling genera, “Blue fescue” is a compact, easy-care, multi-purpose, cool-season grass that fits a multitude of situations. It shines in borders in sun or part shade, adds intriguing texture to mixed containers, and can even handle the feast-or-famine irrigation cycle on green roofs. What’s your pleasure?‘Boulder Blue’ This classic variety features cute, compact tufts of wiry/spiky blue foliage. Selected in Colorado, so you know it can handle heat. Height 6 – 10”, h