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Salvia nemorosa May Night (‘Mainacht’)~ Flashback! (Post)
Back in 1997, Emerald Coast Growers was just six years old. Bill Clinton was in the White House. A new Honda Civic cost $10,000. The Marlins beat the Indians in the World Series, the Packers whupped t
Let It Snow(cap)! Leucanthemum xsuperbum(Post)Few 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. Varieties span a wide rang
Made for the Shade -Begonia rex-cultorum T-Rex™ Series (Post)The T-REX™ series, from the world-class breeders at Terra Nova Nurseries, is like nothing else you can pot up. They’re guaranteed to turn heads wherever their bold leaves and cool flowers are deployed
Rudbeckia hirta SmileyZ® Series(Post)Ready for a refresh? Bring on the summer bloomers!Rudbeckia SmileyZ® are Dutch bred to be more uniform than seed varieties for consistent cropping. Naturally well branched for superior pot performance
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
Calamagrostis: Yipes! Stripes!(Post)Beyond 'Karl Foerster'It’s rank blasphemy to rank any ornamental grass higher than world-famous Calamagrostis xa. ‘Karl Foerster’. It is, after all, the first grass ever named Perennial Plant of the Y
SEMPERVIVUM Hen & chicks, house leeks, cat & kittens, etc. (Post)The current hunger for succulent plants of all kinds has increased awareness of this tough, fascinating genus. But do folks who’ve recently discovered it realize how long it’s been in cultivation? Man
Sometimes it’s Good to Have the Blues (Salvia nemorosa Blue Hill)(Post)In perennials, true blue and true red can be hard to find. Some of the best examples of each are found in the same genus: Salvia. Salvia nemorosa Blue Hill (‘Blauhugel’) boasts one of the truest blue
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