
Sporobolus heterolepis ‘Morning Mist’ USPP#14344
An Emerald Coast Growers exclusive, ‘Morning Mist’ features prolific blooms on sturdy red stems consistently displayed over arched masses of fine medium-green foliage. ‘Morning Mist’ turns a rich gold hue for fall. Its height and habit are more consistent than the species. This clumping prairie dropseed reaches up to 4 feet high in full sun. Hardy in Zones 3 to 9.
Festuca ovina 'Eiler's Beauty'
Festuca Eiler’s Beauty presented by Emerald Coast Growers has fine-textured matte green foliage. It is adaptable to tough conditions, even dry shade, and features tan seed heads on stiff red-tinged stems. Collected in Turkey by Henry Eilers, it is hardy in Zones 4 to 8.
Amsonia hubrichtii ‘Butterscotch’™
Amsonia hubrichtii ‘Butterscotch’™ an Emerald Coast Growers exclusive, stands out from the species and other Amsonia for its resistance to tip die-back. ‘Butterscotch’ stays strong and colorful from stem to tip, even in maturity. Vivid reddish stems contrast against rich, golden leaves for gorgeous fall color. Forming upright, graceful mounds, it provides constant movement and texture in gardens and containers and has superior disease resistance as well. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9.
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