Ornamental Grass - Perennials

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Golden Variegated Sweet Flag Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Golden Variegated Sweet Flag', Acorus gramineus Ogon, is a mounded, non-invasive rhizome grass. It is great for containers, edging or as a groundcover. Fragrant, butter yellow sword-like blades create a striking contrast. Rich golden yellow foliage grows to 10 inches high, 1 foot spread. It has a typical philodendron flower that can be used fresh or dried. It grows well in pots, ponds, as an edging or groundcover and even grows indoors. It doesn¹t like to dry out but can handle sun or shade.

Dwarf White Striped Sweet Flag Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Dwarf White Striped Sweet Flag', Acorus gramineus Variegatus, is a mounded, non-invasive rhizome. This old garden favorite loves moist conditions. arching sword-like foliage will light up shady corners, form attractive mass plantings, or add a bold accent. Sweet Flag is neither a sedge or a grass but a grass-like perennial and does well planted by side of a pond or any boggy spot. It is evergreen and will grow in light shade or sun.

Big Bluestem Grass   $15.95

Grass, 'Big Bluestem', Andropogon gerardii, is a native prairie grass. This grass is also called Turkey feet because shape of seed heads look like turkey feet. It is also called beard grass. name big bluestem grass comes from fact that this grass can grow to very big, 4 to 7 feet as a matter of fact. hairy blades, which can get to be 12 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, will get a red tinge on leaves as they get older, and turn bronze in fall. Very attractive grass which works well as an accent plant or in mass plantings.

Perennial Quaking Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Perennial Quaking Grass', Briza media, is most common perennial Quaking Grass. flowers rise a foot or more above slender foliage to quiver in breeze. Outstanding all-purpose grass both as a specimen, massed in groups, in borders, or as a groundcover. It is a clumping deciduous grass with tall inflorescences with little bead-like seedheads from late spring into summer. Very hardy, tolerant of a range of soil conditions and pretty drought tolerant once established. and is not invasive.

Denver Botanic Garden Brome Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Denver Botanic Garden Brome', Brachypodium sylvaticum, is a mounded ornamental grass. It is beautiful with Hosta and Ferns. soft downy foliage and slender oat-like flowers need good drainage to look their best. They can be planted along banks of ponds, incorporated into perennial gardens, grouped together, utilized as a ground cover along walkways, paths or on steep banks. They aren't fussy about soil requirements, are drought tolerant as well as insect and disease resistant.

Feather Reed Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Feather Reed Grass', Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', is a beautiful upright grass. 'Karl Forester' is a cool season grower with dark green, shiny foliage that appears in early spring and lasts until late fall. flowers appear in June - earlier than many other ornamental grasses. It grows best in moist, well-drained fertile soil, and does well in moist heavy clay soil. This is a cool-season grass, which allows planting or transplanting in spring or fall. It truly has year-round beauty.

Leather Leaf Sedge Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Leather Leaf Sedge', Carex buchananii, is an upright grass and a native of New Zealand. This variety prefers moist, fast-draining, rocky soil. finely textured copper foliage contrasts vividly with dark green, blue, and silver plants. Equally at home in containers and rock gardens. This evergreen perennials copper foliage is attractive on this fine textured grass. clumps can grow up to 3’ tall, with a spreading form and arching graceful & dainty foliage.

New Zealand Hair Sedge Grass   $15.95

Grass 'New Zealand Hair Sedge', Carex comans Frosted Curls, is a tufted, fine textured, evergreen sedge with 1/16"-wide, hairlike, almost cylindrical leaves that form dense tufts. slightest breeze causes iridescent, light green foliage to shimmer and glow. When allowed to spill over rocky slopes or walls, this variety creates illusion of falling water. Does best in moist, fast-draining soil. Plant this perennial in full to partial sun.

Green Sedge Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Green Sedge', Carex dipsacea, is a mounded sedge. It is striking and versatile. Green Sedge features slender, iridescent olive green leaves. It does well in a variety of conditions, especially mixed containers. This perennial is a native plant. Contrary to true ornamental grasses, Green Sedge grows well in shaded situations with moist, well-drained soil. These grass-like, clumping plants are grown for foliage effect in borders, containers, ground cover, rock gardens and water gardens.

Toffee Twist Sedge Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Toffee Twist Sedge', Carex flagellifera Toffee Twist, is a mounded grass plant. Iridescent slender mahogany leaves arch upward 1 1/2 to 2 feet before spilling back to ground. It is distinctive as an accent plant or in masses, it grows well in rock gardens and along slopes. Toffee Twist Sedges are an attractive coral color in fall/winter. This grass adds structure and grace to mass plantings in garden. Excellent in containers and window boxes. Prefers full sun to light shade. Water when soil is dry to touch. Prefers moist soil.

Golden Fruited Sedge Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Golden Fruited Sedge', Cyperales Cyperaceae Carex aurea, is a mounded sedge grass. A sedge with beautiful silver foliage and showy spring flowers that yield bright yellow fruit. A choice Hosta companion. A very nice tufted perennial grass. They can be planted along banks of ponds, incorporated into perennial gardens, grouped together, utilized as a ground cover along walkways, paths or on steep banks. They aren't fussy about soil requirements, are drought tolerant as well as insect and disease resistant.

Evergold Sedge Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Evergold Sedge', Carex hoshimensis 'Evergold' is a mounded grass. A Japanese sedge that forms a low cascading clump of evergreen leathery leaves with a sunny cream-colored stripe down center. 'Evergolds' will tolerate dry shade but prefers sites with moist, rich soil. A choice plant for edging or in rock garden. It is a great container plant as well as a good ground cover .

Orange Sedge Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Orange Sedge', Carex testacea, is a mounded ornamental grass. This lovely evergreen grass has a fine-textured, glossy foliage that emerges as olive green and turns a rich russet orange with arrival of cool fall temps. A fantastic choice for mixed autumn containers, it also thrives in areas with moist, well-drained soil.

Northern Sea Oats Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Northern Sea Oats', Chasmanthium latifolium, is upright and arching. It is treasured for its showy, dropping flowers and slender, bamboo-like foliage that changes from green, to copper, to rich brown. It self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Magnificent for winter contrast, it flourishes in containers or even in a shady, damp site -- including coastal areas. Pest and disease free.

Horsetail Rush Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Horsetail Rush', Equisetum hyemele, is an upright mounded, clumping rhizome. An ancient plant with bushy, slender stems and a weeping habit. When young, slender stems grow horizontally but plant sends up thicker, vertical stems as it ages. In winter, evergreen, gray green foliage turns a rich bronze. It has jointed, hollow stems that are furrowed and green with black bands that give it a bamboo-like appearance.

China Love Grass   $15.95

Grass 'China Love Grass', Eragrostis sp., is a dense mounded grass with a handsome compact foliage. beautiful, pinkish-red, airy flowers, from summer to fall, form a dense, cloud-like appearance over clumping, dwarf foliage. Place this grass in full sun. China Love grasses begin to bloom early. This fescue-like plant produces fluffy drifts of pinkish red flowers through summer. As seed heads mature, they turn an enchanting shade of gold.

Northern Pampas Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Northern Pampas Grass', Erianthus ravennae, grass is an outstanding plant. tall flower stalks of this grass stand well above foliage. foliage grows in an arching, fountain-like way. silvery white flower stalks are good for drying. Northern Pampas grass makes an excellent specimen plant. This amazing grass can grow in hard, rocky areas, flooded areas, dry and damp ground plus its normal habitat. leaves die during frosts in northern climates, but grow back in spring.

Golden Toupee Fescue Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Golden Toupee Fescue', Festuca ovina glauca 'Golden Toupee', is a beautiful tufted ornamental grass. A superb choice for a showy border planting or rock garden, tight clumps of bright yellow foliage also complement conifers and other evergreens and also work well in containers. Somewhat insignificant, pale green flowers first appear in flattened, terminal panicles above foliage on erect, slender stems in early summer, maturing to a straw color by mid-summer Pest and disease free.

Golden Variegated Hakone Grass   $16.95

Grass 'Golden Variegeted Hakone Grass', Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola', is a mounded non-invasive rhizome grass. It has brilliant yellow, bamboo-like foliage streaked with green lines. In fall, leaves turn an intense ruby pink. Attractive as a specimen, in mass plantings, or in combination with other shade loving plants. Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil with light shade or half-day sun. yellow variegation turns red/brown if grown in too much sun. Pest and disease free.

Blue Oat Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Blue Oat Grass', Helictotrichon sempervirens , is more enduring than blue fescues. Blue Oat grass is best choice for accents. clear blue summer foliage echoes with dwarf blue spruce and blue junipers. For a dramatic effect, try Helictotrichon with deep maroon leaved Canna lilies. blades are upright and divergent. Blue Oat grasses are mostly grown for its metallic blue foliage. handsome flowers resembling one-sided oat panicles appear in June and grow 1-2 feet above leaves.

Soft Rush Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Soft Rush Grass', Juncus effusus Quarter Creek, Upright Divergent. Known for its narrow, soft round stems and vertical growth, Soft Rush has medium green foliage that turns yellowish brown after first frost. Flowers are noticeable and are borne at stem tips in early summer. An effective foliage plant in any water setting or continuer. Grows best in moist, peaty soils in light shade. Soft rush provides food and nesting to birds and other wildlife.

Variegated Miscanthus Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Variegated Miscanthus Grass', Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light', is also know as 'Morning Light' Maiden Grass is a very popular miscanthus. It boasts white-edged variegated, narrow leaves. It is quite attractive, green blades have added highlights of creamy-white margins and mid-veins creating a shimmering silvery appearance. It displays delicate reddish-bronze plumes in late summer. Place in full sun for best foliage coloration. Accepts dry conditions.

Heavy Metal Switch Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Heavy Metal Switch Grass', Panicum virgatum, is also known as Blue Switch Grass. 'Heavy Metal' switch grass has a striking metallic blue leaf color. It has a very upright, erect growth habit and will not fall over in a heavy rain. In autumn, pink flowers are formed and fall leaf color is yellow. Loose, broad, weeping plumes of purple-green spikelets, bloom stalks rise above foliage. It is quite handsome when used in groups. It thrives in full to partial sun.

Shenandoah Switch Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Shenandoah Switch Grass',Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah', has a burgundy-red color to foliage. This one starts out red in June, by mid-summer it looks like Bloodgrass, and in fall, it is a rich burgundy. foliage starts out as deep green but takes on red color thru summer. This plant will grow in dry to moist soils or well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH of a neutral to slightly alkaline. It's attributes include naturalizing, attracting birds and suitable for cut and dried flowers.

Dwarf Fountain Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Dwarf Fountain Grass', Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'. dwarf fountain grass 'Hameln' is a great grass for a specimen or in mass plantings. leaves are narrow and arch, add to this seed-heads that resemble bottle brushes which are a rose copper bristly head. They can be planted along banks of ponds, incorporated into perennial gardens, grouped together, utilized as a ground cover along walkways, paths or on steep banks. They aren't fussy about soil requirements, are drought tolerant as well as insect and disease resistant.

Red Bunny Tails Ftn Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Red Bunny Tails Fountain Grass', Pennisetum messiacum, is an upright arching plant. It has green foliage with beautiful red foxtail blooms that become buff-white with maturity. This lovely grass is a wonderful specimen as a plant or in borders. Red Bunny fountain grasses are excellent for large containers. flowers look like a rabbit's foot. Glossy green foliage with burgundy highlights, and stockier, cattail-like flowers. Pest and disease free.

Oriental Ftn Tall Tales Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Oriental Fountain Grass Tall Tales', Pennisetum orientale ‘Tall Tales’, is upright and arching. Wonderful in border plantings or in planters, this beautiful and elegant Pennisetum is prized for its showy pink flowers. One of longest blooming and best clumping grasses. Prefers well-draining soil in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Also tolerant of high temperatures, high humidity, high wind, drought, acidic to alkaline soils, and is pest free. Makes a dramatic statement anywhere in landscape.

Purple Fountain Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Purple Fountain Grass', Pennisetum setaceum, is a fast growing, clump grass. It has purple foliage and purple foxtail-like flowers. This plant is only an annual in northern climates. It makes a great specimen plant and can be used as a center piece in a container. Plant in fertile well drained soil in full sun after all danger of frost has passed. "Purple Fountain Grass" is a vigorous grower that will quickly fill in any bed or container. foxtail like plumes will appear mid summer and last until first frost.

Slender Veldt Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Slender Veldt Grass', Pennisetum spathiolatum, has slender leaves that grow to 12", with blooms that reach another 2-3 feet higher. It has perfect vertical accent with its "see-through" form. This South African native is drought tolerant but needs good drainage. A large container show-off. Slender Veldt grasses have unique bunny tail flower spikes studded with black seeds that rise from this easy to grow beauty. gray-green evergreen foliage adds interest to your plantings.

Dwarf Variegated Ribbon Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Dwarf Variegated Ribbon grass', Phalaris arundinacea dwarf garters, is an outstanding, upright arching grass. It is similar to 'Strawberries and Cream', except white-striped foliage loses its pink tint by early summer. It's also better mannered and not as floppy. Showy, soft white flowers rise 6 - 12" above foliage. Even after first frost has turned foliage and flowers a warm beige, their beauty remains throughout winter. Dwarf Variegated Ribbon grasses are aggressive growers.

Variegated Ribbon Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Variegated Ribbon Grass', Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries and Cream', has an upright and arching habit. It is prized for its white-striped foliage blushed with pink. In June it bears panicles of soft white flowers that reach 18" to 36". This aggressive grower loves moist, fertile soil, and makes an appealing accent plant, pond border, or massed planting. narrow variegated leaves have a tall brown seed head atop green stems. Great for Jumbo potted plants.

Little Bluestem Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Little Bluestem', Schizachyrium scoparium, is a native American prairie grass. It is also know as "Sagegrass" or "Beard grass'. It can reach up to 3-4' and has a bluish hue to leaves. leaves turn a rich orangey wheat color in fall. Flowers are scattered along upper parts of stem branches, with long hairs creating a feathery appearance. There is a single, white, hairy flower cluster at tip of each stalk.

The Blues Little Bluestem Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Blues Little Bluestem Grass', Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blues', has attractive deep blue foliage. Fall color is a burgundy red. It works well in mass plantings. It does well in a variety of soil types and is drought tolerant. attractive upright; open to spreading fine textured leaves are subject to lodging. It remains attractive in winter. fall color varies from tan to copper, orange, and dark orange red.

Autumn Moor Grass   $15.95

Grass, 'Autumn Moor', Sesleria autumnalis, is very upright. This grass is a tough yet beautiful evergreen with vivid yellow green to almost chartreuse foliage. attractive flowers grow up to 4" to 6" long, and emerge as purplish black upright spikes. blades are held erect and become silvery white in late summer to fall. lime green foliage is ideal for edging. A phenomenal grass to use as a large-scale groundcover, a filler in beds, or as an underplanting for shrubs and trees.

Indian Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Indian Grass', Sorghastrum nutans, is a clump forming native grass that reaches 4-5' in height. Indian grass is one of most important native tall grasses. There are prominent claw-like lobes or "rabbit-ears" at point where leaf blade attaches to stem. Indian Grasses have plume-like seed heads that turn a chestnut brown, and later take on a grey coloration. This grass is fairly tolerant to drought conditions. Seeds are consumed by birds and small mammals.

Prairie Dropseed Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Prairie Dropseed', Sporobolus heterolepis, is a native American prairie plant. Prairie Dropseed produces a magnificent fountain of fine-textured, emerald green leaves, adding a touch of elegance to any planting. Considered by many to be most handsome of prairie grasses, it makes a well-defined and distinctive border when planted 18 to 24 inches apart. As seed ripens, it droops over. Plant turns a golden yellow in fall.

Mexican Feather Grass   $15.95

Grass 'Mexican Feather Grass' Stipa tenuissima', is a beautiful mounded ornamental grass. It's Needle-like flexible leaves form dense, bright green clumps. flowers are silky awns that appear in June and change from green to gold as they mature. It has shown cold-hardiness and also is a trooper in sweltering hot summer. This is an environmentally friendly grass with virtually no pests or diseases. Spectacular when backlit at night, they are striking alone, or in large masses or drifts.

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