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This fun, long-lived, easy-to-grow beauty deserves a little noise.Briza media, often referred to as quaking grass, perfectly embodies the phrase "easy, breezy, beautiful." Its whimsical, heart-shaped flowers sway gracefully from spikes that rise a foot or more above the clump-forming foliage. These decorative flowers are so appealing that they are frequently used as fresh cut stems or in dried arrangements.Fun and functional, Briza media is a cold-friendly, long-lived grass that thrives in USDA

You can't lose this battle of the blues.We grow four varieties of blue Festuca and 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 nursery loc

From the breeding wizardry of North Carolina State University and the team at Darwin Perennials, we offer two stellar ornamental grasses that have a unique advantage: They're infertile - functionally sterile - so you won't need to block any pesky pop-ups.Miscanthus sinensis Bandwidth™ PP29460Will Bandwidth™ magically endow the garden with Wi-Fi? Probably not, but the broad bands of bright gold on its stiff, upright blades guarantee great garden and retail reception.No other ornamental grass cram

A retail staple, purple fountain grass routinely tops our list of best-selling ornamental grasses.'Rubrum' is so well-known and loved, that it barely needs an introduction. A rapid grower with prolific blooming power, purple fountain grass requires little more than a quality start, sunny space, and well-draining soil for spectacular results.High impact! With a mid-range mature height of three to five feet, it stands nicely in large, fast-growing sweeps or gracefully as a single. Container-friend

Cultivate is one of the industry’s top-tier events, with a world-class trade show and valuable educational opportunities. Here at ECG, we have another reason to love Columbus: It’s where we get to hand out our freshly released, brand-new 2025 starter plant catalog.You'll find us in our usual spot, Booth #2313, showcasing exciting Fresh Picks and the program standards you know and need. Please, drop by and say hello. We want to connect with you!If you can't make it to Ohio, we will bring the