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Gardeners and designers have come to embrace the sturdy virtues of these robust native grasses. Great breeding from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens has further amplified their ornamental value. Necessary and nice, you'll be glad you added these eco-friendly elements to your program. Andropogon gerardii Andropogon g. 'Red October' PP26283 Deep green foliage darkens to purple in late summer, then vivid scarlet in autumn for spectacular late-season color. Big and small, bluestem g

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. Panicum 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. An Emerald Coast Growers exclusive, p

The breeze can't resist gliding gracefully through the fine, hair-like blades of Sporobolus, sending wafts of fragrance to greet passersby. Don't let the common name, prairie dropseed<, hit the wrong note. This lovely, self-sufficient native grass is a clump-former, not a vigorous spreader. Declared a “Plant of Merit” by Missouri Botanical Garden for “outstanding quality and dependable performance,” Sporobolus is widely considered to be among the most attract

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

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