Abstract: A new and distinct, vigorous cultivar of Panicum virgatum named ‘Hot Rod’ characterized by an upright growth habit and the development of red purple color in late spring early summer. The early development of color adds early season value as an ornamental.

Abstract: A new and distinct, vigorous cultivar of Stokesia laevis named ‘Divinity’, characterized by a compact growth habit, wide strap like leaves, and numerous white flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Schizachyrium scoparium plant named ‘ECGSS’, characterized by the combination of a compact mounded growth habit with arched foliage, green foliage that is longitudinally striped cream yellow in the spring and summer, foliage that becomes progressively suffused with pink towards the apex as the ambient temperature decreases in autumn, strong and resilient foliage that resists lodging in autumn and winter or with exposure to excessive rainfall, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.