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GARDENS OF THE GODS Chelone (Turtlehead)(Post)
GARDENS OF THE GODSChelone(Turtlehead)In Greek mythology, the nymph Chelone was invited to the wedding of Zeus and Hera. But she couldn’t be bothered, preferring to stay home.Miffed, the gods flung Ch
The Triumphant Return of the Native (Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’) (Post)For centuries, countless American native perennials have gone to Europe for an education, returning with new names and improved forms. Case in point: Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’, Perennial Plant of the Year
STARS OF THE PERENNIAL BORDER A Galaxy of Nifty Natives, Chapter 1(Post)Looking to add some stellar selections to your perennial lineup? You’re in the right place. These proven all-stars always come shining through. Echinacea purpurea Ruby Star A superior, classic, lar
Don’t let spring creep up on you! Phlox subulata(Post)Known variously as creeping phlox or moss phlox, early flowering Phlox subulata is a familiar friend, a welcome harbinger of spring. Its cheerful five-petaled blooms blanket slopes and spill over wall
It’ll Fit You to a Ti! Cordyline australis(Post)We’re known for our tough-as-nails perennials and ornamental grasses, but we have a soft spot for a few really special tender plants.Case in point: Cordyline australis. Known as Ti plant, Cabbage palm
"BOO-ti-ful" Bugloss ~ Brunnera macrophylla Garden Candy™(Post)Bring luminous beauty to shady spaces with the Brunnera m. Garden Candy™ collection —a delightful blend of elegance and resilience. Impressive Brunnera macrophylla Garden Candy™ varieties sport lar
Gardens of the Gods - Nepeta Neptune (Post)Many gardeners believe their earthly creation is a little piece of heaven, and we wouldn’t dream of arguing with them. Why not take things a step farther and offer them some of our favorite “heavenl
Flora Meets Fauna Part 3 Pennisetum (Miniature Fountain Grasses) (Post)Don’t look now, but critters have taken root in your garden. Relax, they’re friendly – and they’re animals in name only. Let’s meet one... heck, make it two – in a single species!Ordinarily, pigs and
Reloaded! 2 Fresh from the Oven...Ice Plant(Post)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 wint
Flashback! Salvia nemorosa May Night ‘Mainacht’(Post)Back in 1997, Emerald Coast Growers was just six years old. Bill Clinton was in the White House. A new Honda Civic sold for $10,000. The Marlins beat the Indians in the World Series, the Packers whupp
Delosperma Ocean Sunset™(Post)Ever watch the sun set over the sea?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
Our Acorus Line(Post)Sure, it looks, and sells, like a grass. But Acorus is not a true grass. Acorus is a versatile, moisture-loving plant from the family Acoraceae. It thrives in the sun, shade, or anywhere in between. W
Flora Meets Fauna Part 2 Aquilegia (Columbine) (Post)Flights of Fancy in the Backyard Zoo! Don’t look now, but critters have taken root in your garden. Relax, they’re friendly – and they’re animals in name only. Let’s meet one... heck, make it two – in
Let It Snow (Cap)! Let It Snow (Lady)!(Post)Leucanthemum xsuperbumFew perennials are better known or more appreciated than the beautiful and talented Shasta daisy. Its cheerful white-petaled, gold-centered blooms brighten any sunny border. In v
LOW PROFILE. HIGH PERFORMANCE! Ground-Hugging Veronica(Post)Say Veronica, and many of us picture flower spikes rising a foot or two in mid-border. But another category of “speedwell” keeps a lower profile. These varieties charm as groundcovers and edging, or p
The Overlooked Sibling (Bouteloua curtipendula) (Post)Remember that old comedy team, the Smothers Brothers? At some point during their TV show Tom would glare at Dick and blurt, “Mom always liked you best!”In “side-oats grama,” we have a long-suffering,
Get to Know Our Soft Side (Post)We’re known for our tough-as-nails perennials and ornamental grasses, but we have a soft spot for a few really special tender plants.Case in point: Cordyline australis. Known as Ti plant, Cabbage palm
Our Acorus Line - Acorus gramineus (Post)Sure, it looks, and sells, like a grass. But Acorus is not a true grass.Acorus is a versatile, moisture-loving plant from the family Acoraceae. It thrives in the sun, shade, or anywhere in between. Wh