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Pretty Tough!  Panicum virgatum

Pretty Tough! Panicum virgatum

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Aug 2nd 2023

If you like your beauty with a side of beast,Panicum is your kind of grass.Indigenous to North America, "Switchgrass" transcends the native niche. It's just as comfortable in the traditional border as in meadow or prairie plantings. The fine sprays of its sun-catching inflorescence lend a deceptively dainty air, but don't be fooled: This is one sturdy genus, hardy all the way to Zone 4 (3 with protection).Panicum v. 'Hot Rod' PP26074Start your engines! This Emerald Coast Growers introductio
A Bread-&-Butter Garden Gem (Panicum)

A Bread-&-Butter Garden Gem (Panicum)

Posted by John Friel on May 5th 2021

Panicum (Switch grass)Indigenous American grasses aren’t just for native plant enthusiasts. Tough and carefree, clump-forming, warm-season “switch grass” is perfectly at home in any sunny landscape. Its surprisingly formal-looking upright habit works in masses, or as specimens punctuating the perennial border. Panicum virgatum Ruby Ribbons™ (‘RR1’) PP17944Bred at the University of Connecticut, Ruby Ribbons™ comes by its good looks honestly. One of its parents is the best-selling ‘He
A Bread-&-Butter Garden Gem Panicum (Switch grass)

A Bread-&-Butter Garden Gem Panicum (Switch grass)

Posted by John Friel on Mar 31st 2021

Indigenous American grasses aren’t just for native plant enthusiasts. Tough and carefree, clump-forming, warm-season “switch grass” is perfectly at home in any sunny landscape. Its surprisingly formal-looking upright habit works in masses, or as specimens punctuating the perennial border.Panicum virgatum Ruby Ribbons™ (‘RR1’) PP17944Bred at the University of Connecticut, Ruby Ribbons™ comes by its good looks honestly. One of its parents is the best-selling ‘Heavy Metal’. Ruby Ribbons™ was select
Reloaded! 3 Fresh from the Oven...Panicum

Reloaded! 3 Fresh from the Oven...Panicum

Posted by John Friel on Mar 23rd 2021

April showers bring May flowers.Mayflowers bring Pilgrims.Winter production brings April liners.April liners bring spring and summer profits. Our prolific production teams kept the beat going all winter. Now, with spring in the process of springing, you can reap the rewards of their efforts with ready-to-rock perennials and grasses!Grasses du JourPanicum (Switch grass)This indigenous American genus isn’t just for native plant enthusiasts. Tough and carefree, it’s perfectly at home in any su

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