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Indigenous plants are a big deal. We are excited about Shining Star™, an exclusive from our breeding/selection program. Its variegated leaves bring a fresh, bright mojo to the "little bluestem" category. In trials, it has proven its mettle in widely varying climates and soils. Shining Star™ is our third native grass introduction, joiningPanicum v. 'Hot Rod' and Muhlenbergia c. Fast Forward®.Key Features● Unique green and creamy-white variegated basal foliage.● Blades blush pale pink with co

Exclusively from Emerald Coast Growers: A gleaming new look for “Little bluestem!” Little bluestem grass is a rising star in the native plant palette. Multicolored Shining Star™ is the hottest, brightest new addition to growers’ choices!Key Features● Unique green and creamy-white variegated basal foliage.● Blades blush pale pink with cooler temps in spring and fall.● Winter color darkens to burgundy with deep green stripes.● Inflorescences are held upright – no lodging!Little bluestem

How sweet the sight! This lovely bicolor's namesake hymn, widely associated with the Civil War, was actually written before the Revolution by an English slave-trader turned abolitionist and minister. Among the world’s most recognized tunes, it’s sung an estimated 10,000,000 times a year!Phlox subulata ‘Amazing Grace’ “Moss phlox”How sweet the sight! This lovely bicolor’s namesake hymn, widely associated with the Civil War, was actually written before the Revolution by an English slave-tra