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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
Agastache - Sweet Treats that Lure Pollinators and Customers

Agastache - Sweet Treats that Lure Pollinators and Customers

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Feb 14th 2025

  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:
Energy Efficient Early Grasses ~ Calamagrostis xa.

Energy Efficient Early Grasses ~ Calamagrostis xa.

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Jan 30th 2025

Need a way to keep your benches full and your heating bills low? With the right crops, an early start is a profitable plan.Calamagrostis xacutiflora“Feather reed grass” is a classic cool-season grass that thrives on warm days and easy-to-maintain night temperatures. We offer six varieties of this handsome, versatile species.'Avalanche'A handsome variegated form. Green blades with snowy white central bands.Height: 3’Zones 4 – 10'Eldorado'Variegated, with a bold gold stripe down the middle of each
Energy Efficient Early Blooming Aquilegia

Energy Efficient Early Blooming Aquilegia

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Dec 5th 2024

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 perennials, performing on schedule with little fuss. Let's take a look.Aquilegia xhybrida Earlybird™ SeriesNewer breeding supports programmable

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