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Switch on Year-Round Interest with Panicum

Switch on Year-Round Interest with Panicum

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Jun 24th 2026

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
Easy Care, Colorful, Carex ColorGrass® Collection

Easy Care, Colorful, Carex ColorGrass® Collection

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Apr 23rd 2026

We're big fans of Carex. Our 32 varieties - yes, 32 varieties! - occupy four pages of our catalog. We're hooked! Let's take a look at four versatile beauties from the ColorGrass® series that were picked precisely for perfect pot performance. Irresistible at retail, the trademark foliage structure and clump-forming habit of the ColorGrass® Collection means they can anchor stand-alone patio pots or serve as vibrant fillers or spillers in mixed containers. Com
Intrinsic, Indigenous Bluestem

Intrinsic, Indigenous Bluestem

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Aug 14th 2025

Big and little bluestem grasses are both beautiful and beneficial. Once relegated to roles like erosion control and cattle feed, they now enhance even the most high-end landscape designs with vertical structure and intense seasonal color. These ground-breaking, ecologically valuable grasses come to us from breeder Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials. Schizachyrium s. 'Little Red Fox' PP36738 Fine-textured blue-green foliage in spring with vibrant red highlights beginning m
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
Big and Little Bluestem ~ Little Effort, Big Rewards

Big and Little Bluestem ~ Little Effort, Big Rewards

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Sep 20th 2024

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

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