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Acorus
Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus variegatus) Perennial - Long,
wide leaves are edged in creamy white and stand erect . When crushed,
they emit the scent of tangerines. Great specimen or border
plant. Full sun; height: 36in. Hardy to -30F
(-34.4C)
| #P5043 3in. pot $15.00 |
Andropogon
Big Bluestem
(Andropogon gerardii) Perennial - One of the native grasses that
made the great prairies of the US. The roots form a closely-packed
sod that was used to make some of the houses built by settlers moving west.
Thrives almost anywhere and is often planted as forage or for soil conservation.
The leaves change color from green to copper when hit by frost. Very
attractive and useful. Full sun; height:8in. Hardy to -40F(-40C)
| #2515 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 1000 seeds |
Anthoxanthum
Vanilla Grass
(Sweet Vernal Grass) - Anthoxanthum odoratum - Perennial - Sweet-smelling
grass that emits the aroma of vanilla. A ticnture made from the flowers
and wine is said to give relief from hay fever. Full sun; plant
height: 24in. Hardy to -40F (-40C)
| #P817 3in. pot $15.00 |
Avena
French Black Oats (Avena satavia) Annual - Tight plumes of black
oats make lovely addition to a garden and to bouquets. Full sun;
height: 14in.
| #1365 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
Briza
Rattlesnake
Grass (Quaking Grass) Briza maxima - Annual (self sows) - 5in. clusters
of 1/2in. long spikes nod gracefully on 24in. stems. When dry, the
seed heads rattle in the wind, giving this pretty ornamental its name.
Full sun ; height: 24in.
| #837 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #P837 3in. pot $10.00 |
Calamagrostis
Karl Forester (Feather Reed Grass) Calamagrostis acutiflora -
Perennial - Cool season clumping grass growing erect. Wheatlike seed
heads appear in late spring and last all season, though the plant does
not reseed. 2001 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.
Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2916 3in. pot $15.00 |
Carex
Mop Head Sedge (Beatlemania) - Carex caryophyllea - Perennial - Fine
textured, dark green leaves with yellowing edging flop to the ground, forming
a dense spreading clump. Good in rock gardens, in containers, or
as a low border or ground cover. Full sun; height: 6in. Hardy
to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2917 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Variegated Sedge 'Ice Dance' - Calamagrostis morrowii - Perennial -
Dark green leaves have bright white edges. This is a tightly clumping
low growing grass suitable for borders, containers, rock gardens and as
a ground cover. Spreads slowly, so it won't get out of control.
Full sun; height: 12in. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2919 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Chasmanthium
Northern Sea
Oats - Chasmanthium latifolium - Perennial - Native to the southeastern
US, this variety forms clumps wiht long drooping bamboo like leaves and
attractive seed heads that can be used in dried arrangements. It
will reseed and may requires some control. Excellent variety for
damp, shaded areas. Partial shade; height: 36in. Hardy to -40F
(-40C)
| #P2918 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Coix
Job's Tears (Coix lacryma) Annual - Upright grass with drooping
foliage bears white to blue-grey seeds that are used as beads. Traditionally
used as rosary beads. Full sun; height: 30-48in.
| #1083 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 20 seeds |
Cortaderia
Dwarf Pampass Grass - Cortaderia selloana 'Pumilla' - Perennial - The
same gorgeous foliage and plumes at half the height. Silvery-cream
colored plumes and long narrow green leaves in a tightly clumping grass.
Clumps reach about 3ft. in diameter at maturity. The hardiest of
the pampass grasses. Full sun; height: 5ft. Hardy to
-20F (-28.8C)
| #P2920 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Pampass Grass, White (Cortaderia selloana) Perennial - Giant
white plumes appear in summer above gentle billowing grass. Great
landscape plant. Full sun; height: 12ft. Hardy to -10F
(-23.3C)
| #435 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #P435 3in. pot $15.00 |
Pampass Grass, Pink (Cortaderia selloana) Perennial -
Giant pink plumes appear in summer above gentle billowing grass.
Great landscape plant. Full sun; height: 12ft. Hardy
to -10F (-23.3C)
| #436 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #P436 3in. pot $15.00 |
Lemon Grass
Cymbopogon
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) Perennial - Bunches of lemon-scented
grass that can be used to season foods and as a perfume. It can even
be grown in a pot and brought in for winter use . Full sun;
height: 4ft. Hardy to -10F (-23.3C)
| #P431 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Palma Rosa (Cymbopogon var. 'Martini') Perennial - This fragrant
native Lemon Grass from India has the aroma combination of lemon peel and
rose geranium. Good landscape plant. Full sun; height: 6-8ft.
Hardy to 30F(-6.6C)
| #809 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
Erianthus
Big Tex (Ravenna
Grass, Monster Grass)- Erianthus ravennae - Giant ornamental grass with
grey-green foliage forming an upright arching mound about 5ft. tall with
the flower stalks reaching 12ft. tall and 1" in diameter. Blooms
have silvery panicles with purple highlights. Will die back to the
ground in the winter, only to re-emerge the following year. Allow
plenty of room for this one, as it is an agressive spreader. Great
summer hedge or screen. Full sun; height: 12ft. Hardy
to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2921 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Festuca
Blue Fescue
(Festuca ovina var. glauca) Perennial - Clumps of blue-green grass growing
to 16in. in height topped by panicles. Great for borders or specimen.
Full sun; height: 16in. Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)
| #794 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #P794 3in. pot $15.00 |
Helictotrichon
Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) Perennial - Dense
clumps of narrow blue-grey leaves form an arching mound. Seed heads
are small and tan and are help well above the foliage. Like Blue
Fescue, but taller. Full sun; height: 30in. Hardy to
-40F (-40C)
| #P2922 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Hordeum
Foxtail Grass -
Hordeum jubatum - Perennial - This relative of barley has fethery
flower heads that begin green, then ripen to purple, then brown.
Great type for containers or mass planting. Full sun or partial shade;
height: 24in. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #4275 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
Juncus
Corkscrew Rush (Juncus effuses spiralis) Perennial - Tufted dark green
foliage with corkscrew spirals. Prefers moist conditions and can
tolerate boggy conditions. Full sun or partial shade; height:
12in. Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)
| #P676 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Koeleria
Coolio - Koeleria
glauca - Perennial - forms small rounded mounds of blue leaves and spikes
of blue-green blooms. Good border or container plant. Full
sun or partial shade; height: 15in. Hardy to -40F (-40C)
| #4260 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
Lirope
Blue (Blue Lily turf, Monkey grass)- Liope muscari 'Big Blue' - Multiplies
by stolons. Long, wide leaves resemble the foliage of grape hyachinths.
Does well as an under tree planting among roots. Full sun or partial
shade; height: 18in. Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)
| #P2923 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Silvery Sunproof - Lirope muscari - Wide leaves are dark green along
the center with white edging. Forms a clump, spreading by stolons.
Drought tolerant.Full sun or partial shade; height: 12in. Hardy
to -30F (-34.4C)
| #P2924 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Miscanthus
Adagio - Miscanthus sinensis - Perennial - Fine textured silver grey leaves with feathery plumes tinted red. Foliage turns gold in the fall and the blooms age to white. Good screen or specimen planting. Full sun; height: 5ft. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2905 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Andante - Miscanthus sinensis - Perennial - One of the best of the miscanthus
grasses, this variety is a strong mid season bloming grass with pretty
pink blooms that fade to silvery white over the season. Full sun;
height: 8ft. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2906 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Dwarf Zebra Grass - Miscanthus sinensis - Perennial - Yellow and green
horizontal stripes run across each leaf, the stripes becoming noticeable
around June. Blooms are red fluffy plumes that fade to creamy white,
standing upright and remaining for a long period. Full sun; height:
4ft. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2908 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Ferner Osten (Miscanthus sinensis) Perennial - Dark foliage with
a silver midrib turns a deep burgundy in late summer, then a warm cream
in the autumn. Full sun; height: 4ft. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2583 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Huron Sunrise - Miscanthus sinensis - Perennial - The hardest blooming
miscanthus, with big burgundy plumes that remain throught he winter.
Medium green leaves arch to the ground. Full sun; height: 4ft.
Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)
| #P2907 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinesis gracillimus) Perennial - Plumes turn
from pink to silver-white in the fall. Grows in bunches. Full
sun; height: 8ft. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P432 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Miscanthus mix (Miscanthus senesis) Perennial - 8-12in.
plumes on bunches of long leaved grass that turn a rich gold in the fall.
Full sun; height: 7ft. Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)
| #434 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #P434 3in. pot $15.00 |
Porcupine Grass
Porcupine Grass (Miscanthus sinesis strictus) Perennial - Clumps of long-leaved green grass with horizontal yellow stripes. Blooms in early fall. Full sun; height: 6ft. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P677 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Silberfelder (Silver Feather Grass) - Miscanthus sinensis - Perennial
- Foliage is about 4ft. in height, with the tall feathery pink plumes standing
about 4ft. higher. Leaves have white midribs and arch downward.
Needs plenty of room. Full sun; height: 8ft. Hardy to -30F
(-34.4C)
| #P2909 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Zebra Grass - Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' - Perennial - Yellow
and white horizontal stripes across long green leaves. A clumping
type, it will eventually form a bunch about 4ft. in diameter. Very
striking. Full sun; height: 8ft. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2914 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Molinia
Strahlenquelle
(Purple Moor Grass) Molinia caerulea - Long arching purplish spikes
with seed heads are borne above clumps of green foliage. Turns a
rich gold in the autumn. Dies back to the ground to re-emerge in
the spring. Full sun; height: 5ft. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2910 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Mulenbergia
Muhly Grass (Gulf
Muhlygrass) - Mulenbergia capillaris - Showy clumping grass with
fine narrow leaves and purple flower heads forming in summer. Flower
heads mature into tan seeds above wispy plumes. Good border plant.
Full sun; height: 2ft. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2926 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Panicum
Dallas Blues (Blue Switch grass) - Panicum virgatum - Wide leaf blue green leaves and light purple-pink blooms on a vase-like clumping grass. Very nice. Full sun; height: 8ft. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2911 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum varatum) Perennial - Red
stems and green foliage that turns red in summer and becomes darker in
the fall. This variety is extremely tolerant and does well in a variety
of soils and conditions. Full sun or partial shade; height:
4ft. Hardy to -30F(-34.4C)
| #P433 plant 3in. pot $5.00 |
Panic Grass
(Switch grass) Panicum violaceum - Perennial - Lovely grass, both
fresh and dried, with purple-green pendulous heads. Full sun;
height: 40in. Hardy to 40F (-1.1C)
| #1033 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 200 seeds |
Phalaris
Reed Canary
Grass (Bride's Laces) Phalaris arundinacea - Perennial - Good
grass for wet places such as marshes or pond banks. 8in. spikes on
2-6ft. stems. Full sun or partial shade; height: 2-6ft.
Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)
| #788 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 1000 seeds | |
| #P788 3in. pot $10.00 |
Strawberries & Cream - Phalaris arundinacea - Perennial - White
and green veritically striped leaves are low growing. Stems and leaves
are tinted pink in the spring. Blooms are white. Full sun;
height: 2ft. Hardy to -40F (-40C)
| #P3569 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Pennisetum
Fountain Grass -Pennisetum setaceum - Perennial - Vigorous clumps
of grass with feathery spikes of lavender. Lovely landscape plant.
Full sun; height 24in. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #430 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #P430 3in. pot $15.00 |
Little Bunny (Dwarf Fountain Grass) Pennisetum alopecuroides - Perennial
- Tufted seed heads on a low growing clumping plant. Great for low
borders, rock gardens or containers. Full sun; height: 1ft.
Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2912 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Purple Fountain Grass - Pennisetum setaceum - Perennial - Gracefully
arching wine purple foliage is topped with bugundy seed head plumes.
The grass will remain standing all winter, but will fade to a light tan
in color. Full sun; height: 3ft. Hardy to 30F (-6.6C)
| #P2913 plant 3in. pot $15.00 |
Purple Majesty - Pennisetum glaucum - Annual - Plant resembles a purple
corn plant with wide foliage and deep purple flower plumes. Full sun; height:
4ft.
| #2925 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 10 seeds |
Rhynchelitrum
Ruby
Grass -Rhynchelitrum repens - Perennial - Long blooming ruby red flowers,
fading to pink or silvery-white on 6-10inch pannicles with purple foliage.
Upright grass that makes a dramatic landscape plant. Full sun; height:
2-4ft. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
#1032 Packet $2.50, Approximately 200 seeds
#P1032 3in. pot $15.00
| #1032 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #P1032 3in. pot $15.00 |
Schizachyrium
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) Perennial prarie grass
with a clumping growth habit. Forms white seed heads in the late summer
with leaves that tur gold-red in the autumn. Full sun; height: 36in.
| #2514 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 1000 seeds |
Sorghastrum
Indiangrass
- Sorghastrum nutans - Perennial - Warm season native US bunchgrass with
wide leaves and 8-12 inch long bronze panicles. The grass forms a
dense sod up to 8in. deep. Used as a forage grass and a cover grass.
Full sun; height: 3-8ft.
| #2581 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 1000 seeds |
Sorghum
Egyptian Wheat (Shallu, Chicken Corn) - Sorghum bicolor- Annual
- Tall broom corn with large 12in. seed heads. Often used as forage
or as food for wildlife. Dries to a golden tan. Full sun;
height: 10ft.
| #1494 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
Sorghum Colors
-Sorghum bicolor - Annual - A pretty broom corn mix with compact seed heads
in shade of gold, red, bronze, maroon, black, brown and cream. Good
for rear borders. Full sun; height: 6-8ft.
| #1085 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
Texas Black
Sorghum -Sorghum bicolor - Annual - This heirloom variety broom corn from
Texas is a heavy producer of shiny black seeds. Very pretty and great
for back borders and as specimen plants. Full sun; height: 8-12ft.
| #838 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
Stipa
Angel Hair
(Nasella) Stipa tenuissima - Perennial - Middle height clumping
grass with feathery tops from Mexico. Quick growing. Hardy
to 10F (-17.7C); height: 40in.
| #4269 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
Bridal Veil
(Needle Grass) Stipa capillata - Perennial - Clumping grass
with dense grey-green foliage with upright reddish tinted plumes. Hardy
to -10F (-23.3C); height: 40in.
| #4270 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
Ponytails
- Stipa tenuissima - Perennial - Graceful clumping grass with soft cream
colored ponytails. Short variety for borders or containers.
Hardy to 10F (-17.7C); height: 18in.
| #4271 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
Triticum
Red Top Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Annual - Pretty wheat with
bronze-red seed heads and stems. Great for dried arrangements.
Full sun; height: 2-3ft.
| #1030 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
Zea Mays
Victorian Striped Maize (Zea mays japonica) Annual - This heirloom variety
has pretty leaves striped in white, green and pink. A favorite in
Victorian gardens as a background plant, although it does well as a container
plant. Interesting as a cut flower. Full sun; height: 4-6ft.
| #839 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 15 seeds |
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