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Sesleria caerulea - Cool, With a Twist.

Sesleria caerulea - Cool, With a Twist.

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on May 3rd 2024

"Blue moor grass" is about as cool as cool-season grasses get. It's neat, dense tufts seldom grow more than a foot tall. Each clump is made up of slender blades, glaucous blue-green on top, and deep green below. A slight twist to each blade shows both colors at once for a shimmering two-tone appearance.In late spring/early summer, the inflorescence appears as small, dark purple panicles that mature to silvery green. Sesleria is native to Scandinavian countries, so it’s a pretty safe bet it’ll ha
Calamagrostis Caspian- Hiding in Plain Sight

Calamagrostis Caspian- Hiding in Plain Sight

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on May 17th 2023

That’s Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha Caspian, if you want to get technical. By any name, it’s among the most underappreciated grasses we grow.Caspian is a full figured, fat flowering phenomenon. Unlike other feather reed grasses, this one’s a warm season, fall blooming form that flourishes in heat and has great salt tolerance too.The rest of the genus has pretty flowers, but these top ‘em all. Its generously sized plumes start pale pink and mature to a bright clean white. Caspian g
Phalaris arundinacea ‘Dwarf Garters’ ...Even miners have to hold their socks up.

Phalaris arundinacea ‘Dwarf Garters’ ...Even miners have to hold their socks up.

Posted by John Friel on May 16th 2022

Poor Snow White. Imagine having to deal with 14 dwarf garters every laundry day! It’s a Grimm fate.Luckily, there’s a version that’s a lot prettier and much lower-maintenance than those nasty things. Phalaris ‘Dwarf Garters’ is an easy-to-grow ornamental grass with green and white striped foliage that takes on a pink blush in cool weather. It thrives in moist areas, whether streamside, pondside or in a container. It even grows in shallow water. Height: 12 – 15” Hardy in Zones 4 – 9&nbs
Enter the Dragon... Miscanthus ‘Fire Dragon’!

Enter the Dragon... Miscanthus ‘Fire Dragon’!

Posted by John Friel on Mar 15th 2022

This Maiden Grass Needs No Rescuing!Miscanthus sinensis has been a star on the world’s garden stage for well over a century. It’s the best-selling, most-recognized ornamental grass species you can grow.That long history also means many generations of breeding for desirable traits.One of the most recent additions to our lineup. ‘Fire Dragon’(PP30374) lives up to its name with a fiery fall flourish of vivid red and orange blades. Silvery flower plumes rise as high as seven feet, safely above
It’s Time to Elevate Your Grass Game Sorghastrum nutans Golden Sunset™ PPAF

It’s Time to Elevate Your Grass Game Sorghastrum nutans Golden Sunset™ PPAF

Posted by John Friel on Aug 24th 2021

Here’s a warm-season grass to heat up interest in your selection. Native to the American prairie, Sorghastrum makes itself at home in any sunny border. Golden Sunset™ forms neat clumps of wide, olive-green blades with a graceful upright/arching habit. Full, rich golden plumes rise to an impressive, but not overwhelming, height.Developed at the world-famous Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, where the winters are long and hard – so you know it’ll handle your conditions. Hardy in USDA Zones 3 –

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