ORNAMENTAL GRASS

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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   Plant in 3inch pot   $24.95
#P3-5043    (3inch pots)   Three plants for $33.99
#P12-5043    (3inch pots)   Twelve plants for $59.99



Andropogon
Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardii grass  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, $3.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds



Anthoxanthum
Vanilla grass Sweet Vernal Grass Anthoxanthum odoratum  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)
#817    Seed packet   $5.50   approximately 100 seeds
#P817    3in. pot   $25.95
#P3-817    (3inch pots)   Three plants for $36.99
#P12-817    (3inch pots)   Twelve plants for $70.00



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, $5.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds



Briza
Rattlesnake grass Quaking grass Briza maxima  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, $6.50 each,  Approximately 300 seeds



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   Plant in 3inch pot   $24.95
#P5-2916    (3inch pots)   Five plants for $50.99




Carex
Variegated Sedge 'Ice Dance' - Carex 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  3inch pot   $25.95
#P3-2919  plants  (3inch pot)   Three plants for $50.95
#P12-2919  plants  (3inch pots)   Twelve plants for $70.00

Chasmanthium
Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium latifolium  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)
#2918    Seed packet   $5.50  approximately 30 seeds
#P2918    3inch pot   $25.95
#P3-2918    (3inch pots)   Three plants for $50.95
#P12-2918    (3inch pots)   Twelve plants for $70.00



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, $3.50 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)
#2920  Packet, $7.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds


pampass white Cortaderia selloana grass  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, $7.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds
#P435 Plant in 3 inch pot  $25.95
#P3-435  (3 inch pots)  Three plants for $50.95
#P12-435  (3 inch pots)  Twelve plants for $70.00


pampass grass pink Cortaderia selloana  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, $7.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds
#P436 Plant in 3 inch pot  $25.95
#P3-436 (3 inch pots)  Three plants for $50.95
#P12-436  (3inch pots)  Twelve plants for $70.00



Lemon grass Cymbopogon citratus   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)
#431  Packet, $10.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#P431  plant  3inch pot   $22.99
#P3-431    (3 inch pots)   Three plants for $50.29
#P15-431    (3inch pots)   Fifteen plants for $70.00



Erianthus
Big Tex Erianthus ravennae Monster grass  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)
#2921  Packet, $5.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds
#P2921  plant  3inch pot   $23.59
#P3-2921    (3 inch pots)   Three plants for $50.49
#P14-2921    (3inch pots)   Fourteen plants for $70.00



Festuca
Blue Fescue grass Festuca ovina glauca  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, $3.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds
#P794 Plant in 3inch pot  $22.79
#P3-794    (3 inch pots)  Three plants for $50.19
#P18-794   (3inch pots)  Eighteen plants for $70.00



Hordeum
Foxtail grass Hordeum jubatum  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, $8.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds



Juncus

Corkscrew Rush juncus effuses spiralis 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)
#676  Packet, $7.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#P676 Plant in 3inch pot  $22.79
#P3-676   (3 inch pots)  Three plants for $50.19
#P18-676   (3inch pots)  Eighteen plants for $70.00



Koeleria
Coolio grass Koeleria glauca  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, $4.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#P4260  Plant in 3inch pot     $22.95
#P3-4260  (3 inch pots)     Three plants for $50.95



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 in 3inch pot   $25.95
#P3-2923  (3 inch pots)   Three plants for $50.95



Miscanthus



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, $7.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds



Molinia
Strahlenquelle Purple Moor grass Molinia caerulea  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)
#2910  Packet, $14.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds



Mulenbergia
Muhly grass Mulenbergia capillaris  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)
#2926  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#P2926  Plant in 3 inch pot     $24.95
#P3-2926  (3 inch pots)     Three plants for $50.95
#P15-2926  (3inch pots)     Fifteen plants for $70.00




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)
#2911  Packet, $6.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds
#P2911  plant  3inch pot   $34.95
#P2-2911    (3inch pots)   Two plants for $50.95
#P9-2911    (3inch pots)   Nine plants for $70.00


Panic grass Panicum violaceum Switch grass  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, $3.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds



Phalaris

Reed Canary grass Brides Laces Phalaris arundinacea  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, $3.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds



Pennisetum
fountain grass Pennisetum setaceum 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, $4.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#P430 Plant in 3inch pot  $29.99
#P6-430  (3inch pots)  Six plants for $59.99
#P24-430  (3inch pots)  Twenty-four plants for $79.99


little bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides  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)
#2912  Packet, $6.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#P2912  plant  3inch pot   $28.95
#P3-2912    (3 inch pots)   Three plants for $50.95
#P12-2912    (3inch pots)   Twelve plants for $70.00



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)
#2913  Packet, $4.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#P2913 Plant in 3inch pot  $29.99
#P6-2913  (3inch pots)  Six plants for $59.99
#P24-2913  (3inch pots)  Twenty-four plants for $79.99


millet purple majesty  Purple Majesty - Pennisetum glaucum - Annual - Plant resembles a purple corn plant with wide foliage and deep purple flower plumes. Full sun; height: 4ft.
#P2925  Plant in 3inch pot     $28.95
#P3-2925  (3 inch pots)     Three plants for $50.95
#P12-2925  (3 inch pots)     Twelve plants for $70.00



Rhynchelitrum
ruby grass Rhynchelitrum repens 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, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#P1032 Plant in 3inch pot  $28.95
#P3-1032  (3 inch pots)  Three plants for $50.95



Schizachyrium
little bluestem grass Schizachyrium scoparium 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, $6.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#P2514  Plant in 3inch pot     $28.95
#P3-2514  (3 inch pots)     Three plants for $50.95
#P12-2514  (3inch pots)     Twelve plants for $70.00



Sorghastrum
Indian grass Sorghastrum nutans  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, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 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, $3.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds


Sorghum colored grass  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, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds


Texas Black Sorghum grass  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, $3.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds



Stipa
Angel Hair grass Masella Stipa tenuissima  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, $3.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds


Bridal Veil Needle grass Stipa capillata  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, $4.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds


Ponytails grass Stipa tenuissima  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, $3.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds



Zea Mays
victorian striped maize Zea mays japonica 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, $9.50 each,  Approximately 20 seeds

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