What Breeding Priorities Look Like in Plants
February 11, 2026
Growers across the country share details on how new greenhouse designs are helping them keep up with rising demand.
The latest edition features a “Fresh Picks” section that highlights all newcomers to the company’s lineup, including new perennials, ornamental grasses, and succulents.
Among plant breeders’ top recommendations for the coming season are these new options to add for both interest and structure.
There are ways you can capitalize on opportunities to supply ornamental grasses and native plants for eco projects.
With more prominent flowers than others in its species, Carex ‘Straw Hat’ is a great eye-catching choice in ornamental grasses.
More than 50 new perennials, plus new ornamental grasses and succulents join plant company’s collection this year.
The latest ornamental grasses deliver longer, better blooms with no self-sowing.
Katy Furnas brings industry experience to lineup at one of the largest suppliers of ornamental grass liners to North American producers and retailers.
Ten breeders put forth their best plant varieties for freeing up employees’ time in the greenhouse.
Emerald Coast Growers, one of the industry’s largest suppliers of ornamental grass liners to North American growers and retailers, has released the latest version of its trend-tracking new variety Resource Guide.
‘Divinity’ has large, white flowers that open with a hint of yellow in the center and then mature to a pure, long-lasting white.
This year’s guide features new varieties while maintaining Emerald Coast’s ornamental grass program and expanding its perennial plants line.
Jonathan Babikow, Emerald Coast Growers’ new general manager/head grower for its Lancaster, PA, location, talks about his favorite perennials, the advantages of growing in Pennsylvania, and his future hopes for his career.