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From the Dawn of Time ~ Autumn Ferns(Post)
From the dawn of time, ferns have seen it all. Many of our best-sellers graced the world's gardens over a century ago. Before that, their foliar ancestors shared the planet with really big reptiles du
Something screwy...(Post)The shortest distance between two points isn’t necessarily the most fun route. Sometimes the long and winding road is the way to go.Here are two options for containers or pondside plantings that alway
An AWWW!-some Little Garden Cutie (Pennisetum Burgundy Bunny) (Post)Here’s a grass that’s as cute as a you-know-what. ‘Burgundy Bunny’(PP21917) rises a diminutive 18” tall when it stands on its hind legs – er, when it flowers. Neat clumps of slender green leaves take
The Royal Collection of Napier Grasses(Post)A Royal Flush is the highest possible poker hand. You can play for a lifetime and never draw that perfect combo.But when you deal in ornamental grasses, a winning handful is yours for the asking. Just
Phlox paniculata 'FASHIONABLY EARLY' Series(Post)Looking for a refreshing update on a traditional "backbone" perennial?You've arrived, right on time, with the 'Fashionably Early' collection.'Fashionably Early Crystal' PP28679Pale lavender-pink flowe
Hit Pay Dirt with Lomandra Miner's Gold(Post)You'll hit the jackpot with this golden evergreen perennial. A 2025 Fresh Pick, Lomandra longifolia 'Miner's Gold' PP33984 is noted for exceptional drought tolerance. Let's dig a little deepe
Sporobolus heterolepsis - A Plant of Merit(Post)The breeze can't resist gliding gracefully through the fine, hair-like blades of Sporobolus, sending wafts of fragrance to greet passersby. Don't let the common name, prairie dropseed<, hit the wrong
Which is Cuter? Buttons, or bunny tails? (Pennisetum m. Red Buttons) (Post)You’ve heard “cute as a button” and “cute as a bunny.” But which registers higher on the cuteness meter? We think it’s a tie, because both apply to one plant. Pennisetum messiacum ‘Red Buttons’ is a
THANK YOU! for visiting us at MANTS!(Post)The just-ended MidAtlantic Nursery Trade Show is the premier green industry event on the East Coast. It’s the winter show that jumpstarts the new season.Those who attended know that the 2022 show was
Rock the Bench and Border with Beauties®(Post)Dianthus is a cosmopolitan genus with over 300 species. A perennial garden staple for centuries, its hybrids now number literally in the tens of thousands.Here's a trio of our favorites, famous for th
35 Years(Page)As we enter the New Year, Emerald Coast Growers proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary! Since our founding in January 1991, Emerald Coast has become a trusted partner to growers and plant...
Where Does It All Go? Oh, yeah... Everywhere! (Pennisetum a. Rubrum) (Post)We grow so much Pennisetum xadvena 'Rubrum' – bench after bench, whole greenhouses full of it – that we sometimes wonder where it all goes. And then we take a drive, anywhere in North America, and the
Delosperma Ocean Sunset™ Ever watch the sun set over the sea?(Post)Remember how huge it looked as it slowly sank, closer and closer to the water? Didn’t it seem twice as big as when it was high overhead?That’s Ocean Sunset™ for you. This series was bred for brillian
Catch Your Shining Star™ ~ An Exclusive ECG Introduction.(Post)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" catego
Miscanthus sinensis Scout™ Earns a “Good Behavior” Badge!(Post)The world’s premier genus of ornamental grasses includes lots of stunning varieties. Scout™ has a unique advantage: It's infertile. It won't self-sow and pop up where it's not welcome.Standing an impr
Precious Metals - Miscanthus and Carex Bowles Golden (Post)Here's some silver and gold your customers will want to put into the ground. Not to hide it, but to show it off!Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Breeze' This maiden grass resembles a restrained, refined, 'Ze
An Artisan in the Garden - Echinacea xhybrida Artisan™ Collection(Post)An artisan is one who brings finely honed skills and heartfelt creativity to bear on what they make. The breeders of the Artisan™ coneflower collection deserve the title.These are the first true F1 hy
Juncus - What a Rush!(Post)Need something interesting to plant in moist areas? Don't make a rash decision, we have a rush solution.Juncus beautifully untangles the mystery of wet garden spaces. The uncommon cylindrical foliage