Emerald Coast Growers

1. ANDROPOGON ‘DANCING WIND’

Andropogon ‘Dancing Wind’ bears green foliage that transforms to vivid red for autumn. Begins green, subtly mixes soft red with the green for summer, becomes dark red for fall and then scarlet after frost. It reaches 6 feet tall and prefers full sun. Drought tolerant and a great addition to native or grass plantings. A wonderful tall focal point in gardens or landscapes. Dancing Wind is hardy in zones 3 to 9.

2. PENNISETUM ALOPECUROIDES ‘GINGER LOVE’

Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Ginger Love’ features thick, dark red blooms over green mounding foliage. This gorgeous fountain grass waves red inflorescences from August into October. ‘Ginger Love’ reaches 2 to 3 feet tall and prefers full to part sun. Hardy in zones 6-9.

3. ANDROPOGON GERARDII ‘BLACKHAWKS’ PPAF

Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’ PPAF features new bright green blades and stems that quickly turn rich purple for a striking blended bicolor display. Foliage height: 18 to 24 inches. Flower height: 5 to 7 feet. Hardy in zones 4 to 9.

4. FESTUCA X ’COOL AS ICE’ PPAF

Festuca x ’Cool as Ice’ PPAF emerges light green in spring for a subtle bicolor effect as blades turn blue in summer. Vigorous, with good heat tolerance. Flower stems to 18 inches. Full sun to part shade. USDA zones 4 to 8.

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