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Easy to Grow, Hard to Beat - Stokesia laevis

Easy to Grow, Hard to Beat - Stokesia laevis

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Sep 19th 2025

Stokesia laevis is a rugged, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in a variety of conditions—perfect for both busy growers and new gardeners. It’s a pollinator magnet! Large, frilly flowers make it a customer favorite too. With its hardy nature and beautiful blooms, it's a reliable seller year after year. Pictured above:  Stokesia laevis, Wide, cornflower blue blooms. Mature height 12-18" Native to southeastern North America, but cold hardy for Zones 5-9,
	Hit Pay Dirt with Lomandra Miner's Gold

Hit Pay Dirt with Lomandra Miner's Gold

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Mar 19th 2025

  You'll hit the jackpot with this golden evergreen perennial.  A 2025 Fresh Pick, Lomandra longifolia 'Miner's Gold' PP33984 is noted for exceptional drought tolerance.  Let's dig a little deeper. Compact, refined size and shape. Arching, weeping habit.  Established plants are very drought tolerant.  Masses can be planted in dry, difficult locations.  Coastal friendly.  Tolerates occasional flooding. Hardy for Zones 8-
It's a Love Story, Just Say Yes... Nassella tenuissima

It's a Love Story, Just Say Yes... Nassella tenuissima

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Feb 28th 2025

What makes gardeners and designers love Nassella tenuissima?  Let us count the whys:  ·        Deep, drought-defying roots. ·        Silky, flowing form, in constant motion. ·        Unique look for containers or borders. ·        North American native – tough & carefree. Don't be
Agastache - Fill Your Perennial Pocket

Agastache - Fill Your Perennial Pocket

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Oct 3rd 2024

Agastache, also known as "Mexican hyssop," is a delightful addition to any sunny garden border, infusing the air with an enchanting scent of sweet licorice. This robust North American native genus, often dubbed "hummingbird mint," is a favorite among gardeners not just for its aromatic charm but also for its remarkable ability to draw in a flurry of beneficial pollinators like butterflies, bees, and of course hummingbirds.And here’s the cherry on top: once it's settled in, Agastache thrives even
The Art of Artemisia

The Art of Artemisia

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on May 30th 2024

The calming silver-hued foliage of Artemisia adds an airy, cooling elegance to the garden.Artemisia GardenGhostâ„¢ PP33773New foliage emerges soft green, then turns a bright, silver-gray. Densely branched with a compact habit. Forms neat mounds.Zones 4-9Mature height:12-14" Well-placed, interesting foliage is an essential refining element in perennial garden design. Versatile Artemisia's cool, lustrous foliage helps quiet the transition between boldly colored blooming plants or complements a soft

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