Calamagrostis a.     

Feather Reed Grass

'Karl Foerester'

Deep green foliage. Green to dark purple flowers. Susceptible to rust.

HEIGHT:    4'

Carex elata     

Golden Variegated Sedge

'Bowles Golden'

Very showy variegated leaves will brighten up the garden. Plants will tolerate moist soil. Great in mass plantings and for planting at water's edge.

HEIGHT:    2-3'

Carex glauca     

Blue Sedge

Compact grass with blue-green blades. Good for massing.

HEIGHT:    6"

Carex morrowii     

Variegated Japanese Sedge

Variegated leaves are thick, flat and form dense tufted mounds. Plants are semi-evergreen. They prefer moist areas.

HEIGHT:    12-18"

Chasmanthium latifolia     

Northern Sea Oats

Clumping grass is valued for its drooping flowers and bamboo-like foliage which turns copper in fall. Prefers rich woodlands, shady streamsides. Salt tolerant.

HEIGHT:    2-3'

Erianthus ravennae     

Ravenna Grass

Gray-green leaves turn shades of orange, beige, brown and purple. Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Silvery flower spikes.

HEIGHT:    8'

Fargisia murielae     

Umbrella Bamboo

Powder blue stalks reaching 10-12'. Needs some shade.

HEIGHT:    12'

Fargisia nitida     

Clump Bamboo

'Mc Clure'

Clump forming bamboo that can reach 18'. Likes shady location.

HEIGHT:    18'

Fargisia nitida     

Clump Bamboo

'Nymphenburg'

Grows to 12' Likes shady location. Very drought resistant. Not invasive.

HEIGHT:    12'

Festuca     

Blue Fescue Grass

'Boulder Blue'

Coarse foliage forming low tufts. Bluest of the blue fescues. Will tolerate hot dry conditions.

HEIGHT:    10-12"

Helichtotricon     

Blue Oat Grass

'Saphirsprudel'

Stiff blue-gray foliage. Nice habit. Can perform well in soil of low fertility.

HEIGHT:    2'

Lyemus arenarius     

Blue Lyme Grass

'Blue Dune'

Metalic blue-gray foliage forms an arching clump that is tolerant of sand, sun, and drought.

HEIGHT:    3-4'

Miscanthus purpurescens     

Japanese Silver Grass

'Autumn Red'

Green foliage turning red in late summer. Upright clump. Silky white flowers.

HEIGHT:    3'

Miscanthus sinensis     

Japanese Silver Grass

'Arabesque'

Narrow green leaves with silver veins. Spectacular fluffy white plumes.

HEIGHT:    2-4'

Miscanthus sinensis     

Japanese Silver Grass

'Autumn Light'

A large specimen of miscanthus with a full, arching form. Its leaves are green and narrow giving it a delicate appearance, despite its large size. Beautiful fall foliage. One of the more cold hardy varieties.

HEIGHT:    8'

Miscanthus sinensis     

'Gold Bar'

Deep green base with horizontal gold stripes. Burgundy plumes develop in late fall. Tolerates a wide variety of soil conditions such as salty coastal, boggy and evey poorly fertile soils.

HEIGHT:    4-5'

Miscanthus sinensis     

Japanese Silver Grass

'Graziella'

Its green foliage is fine and narrow with very attractive blooms held high above the foliage. These blooms open rather early making this an excellent selection for northern growers. Foliage turns reddish-orange in fall.

HEIGHT:    5-6'

Miscanthus sinensis     

Dwarf Maiden Grass

'Little Kitten'

A petite miscanthus, forming a mound of narrow green foliage topped with plumes. Will stay small and cute like a kitten.

HEIGHT:    15"

Miscanthus sinensis     

Japanese Silver Grass

'Nippon'

One of the smallest Miscanthus varieties, excellent for smaller gardens. Early blooms are held well above foliage for a nice effect.

HEIGHT:    3-4'

Miscanthus sinensis     

Japanese Silver Grass

'November Sunset'

Rich green foliage with silver midrib. Silvery flower spikes.

HEIGHT:    8'

Miscanthus sinensis     

Japanese Silver Grass

'Sarabande'

Fine-textured silvery foliage with silvery flowers.

HEIGHT:    3-4'

Miscanthus sinensis     

Sivr Feather Grass

'Silberfeder'

Large, feathery seed heads rise high above the foliage. Its deep green foliage has a distinct siver midrib and a gracefully arching shape. One of the more cold-hardy of the miscanthus. Prefers well-drained soil.

HEIGHT:    6-7'

Miscanthus sinensis     

Porcupine Grass

'Strictus'

Yellow horizontal bands on blades. Not as rigid as 'Zebrinus'.

HEIGHT:    6'

Miscanthus sinensis     

Japanese Silver Grass

'Variegatus'

White and Green variegated foliage arches heavily creating a very wide mound. Blooms mid-September. Prefers well-drained soil.

HEIGHT:    5-7'

Panicum     

Switch Grass

'Dallas Blues'

Probably on of the best wide leaved blue grasses. Soft, pastel-pink seed heads.

HEIGHT:    6-8'

Panicum virgatum     

Switch Grass

'Prairie Sky'

Blue bladed grass which produces an airy cloud of blooms.

HEIGHT:    4-5'

Panicum virgatum     

Shenandoah Switch Grass

'Shenandoah'

Burgundy color appears in the mid-summer. Coloring will become more pronounced until it will be a deep burgundy-wine color by September. Tolerates a large range of soil conditions.

HEIGHT:    4'

Pennisetum alobecuroides     

Fountain Grass

'Hameln'

Gracefully arching leaves. Rose - copper flower heads.

HEIGHT:    24-36"

Pennisetum alopecuroides     

Fountain Grass

'Cassian'

A slightly smaller form. Grows to a maximum 3'. It has superb fall color, turning a golden color with red-orange tints. Its seed heads resemble fox tails.

HEIGHT:    3'

Pennisetum alopecuroides     

Fountain Grass