Grasses

Grasses are an integral component of the perennial landscape. They provide long-season interest with summer foliage, fall flowers, and a dried winter appeal. They are very disease resistant and require little maintenance.

Our dormant grasses are potted in 3.5" pots, packed 24/tray. They are 1-year old plants, fully rooted, with large crowns ready to explode in spring.

Plant: Make sure pots are adequately moist prior to planting. Pots that are too dry when potting may struggle to absorb enough moisture to stimulate growth, especially in hot weather. Spread out any spiraled roots for quicker growth.

Grow: Use a well-drained soil that has good water-retention with a pH of 6 - 6.5. Most grasses grow best in moist soil but do not tolerate being too wet.

Temperatures: Grasses require warm temperatures, especially Miscanthus, in order to break dormancy. Grow in a greenhouse at a minimum 60F. Cool season grasses, such as Calamagrostis, Festuca, Helictotrichon, and Phalaris, can be grown cooler if so desired. If growing outside or in a cold frame, please delay your order until outside temperatures have warmed accordingly.

Light Levels: Grow in full sun, minimum 5000 foot candles. Too much shade will cause most grasses to stretch and become leggy.

Water: Keep evenly moist until growth appears. Once established, grasses can be allowed to dry out between watering.

Fertilizer: Grasses are moderate to heavy feeders. Once actively growing, feed with 100 - 200 ppm Nitrogen for best growth.

Early Flowering: Most grasses are long day plants and are marketed in spring without flowers. For quicker growth and earlier flowering, provide long days and grow at 68 - 72F

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Calamagrostis - Feather Reed Grass

Strong vertical effect with showy summer plumes and attractive winter seed heads. Prefers moist soils and full sun.

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Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'

wide white centers and narrow green margins (opposite variegation of Overdam), upright clumps are slightly shorter than Karl Foerster but have the same landscape appeal...
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4-9
3-5'
3.5"pot
24

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado'

upright clumping Grass like Karl Foerster but bright gold variegation down the center of each leaf blade, feathery plumes bloom early summer and last all season...
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5-8
4-5'
3.5"pot
24

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

attractive clumping Grass with upright growth habit, green leaves, feathery plumes bloom early summer and mature to attractive tan-colored seed heads in fall and winter...
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4-9
4-5'
3.5"pot
24

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam'

nice upward clumping habit, narrow green leaves with variegated white edge, feathery plumes with wheat-colored seed heads in fall and winter...
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4-9
4-5'
3.5"pot
24

Calamagrostis arundinacea 'brachytricha'

medium green clumping Grass with a more open form, talll stems with fluffy bottle-brush like plumes gracefully arch from the clump, plumes first open with a pinkish cast that dries to a bronzish tone, a very carefree Grass that will tolerate moist lo...
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4-9
36-42"
3.5"pot
24

Carex - Sedge

Low mounding grass that prefers moist soil. Use as a ground cover or around ponds and streams.

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Carex hachijoensis 'Evergold'

highly variegated with creamy yellow leaves with dark green margins, nicely clumping with aching leaves...
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5-9
11-13"
3.5"pot
24

Chasmanthium - Northern Sea Oats

Native clump forming grass that prefers moist soil. Thin stems with narrow foliage and arching seed heads give a more open appearance.

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Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist'

Northern Sea Oats

striking variegation of green and white stripes, forms loose clumps with tall thin stems with narrow 10" long leaves, white clusters of oat-like seedheads gracefully arch from the clump and nod with the slightest breeze, grows best...

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5-7
30-36"
3.5" Pot
24

Deschampsia - Tufted Hair Grass

Forms medium height clumps of tufted green foliage with very fine, airy panicles. Foliage is semi-evergreen and plants tolerate more shade than most grasses.

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Deschampsia caespitosa 'Northern Lights'

shorter cream variegated foliage is tinged purplish-pink, very tall and open panicles appear mid-summer...
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4-9
23-25"
3.5"pot
24

Erianthus - Hardy Pampas Grass

Very large grass with towering plumes, similar to pampas grass. Hardy for northern climates and somewhat drought tolerant.

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Erianthus ravennae

tall gray-green foliage with silvery plumes late summer...
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5-9
5-8'
3.5"pot
24

Festuca - Blue Fescue Grass

Forms small, dense mounds o tufted leaves with small seed heads held nicely above the foliage. Prefers cooler weather. Grown mostly for its colorful foliage.

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Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue'

shorter than Elijah Blue with more intense color, the "best" blue fescue, maintains good summer color...
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4-8
6-8"
3.5"pot
24

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

forms short rounded clumps of soft powder blue foliage, maintians good color during summer...
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4-8
9-11"
3.5"pot
24

Hakonechloa - Japanese Forest Grass

Slow spreading grass with very graceful arching foliage. Prefers partial shade. Combines wonderfully with Astilbe, Hosta and Pulmonaria.

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Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

long arching bamboo-like completely golden yellow leaves, a perfect accent plant for the shade garden...
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5-8
12-18"
3"plug
30

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

long arching bamboo-like golden leaves with narrow dark green margins, perfect accent plant for the shady garden...
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5-8
12-18"
3"plug
30

Hakonechloa macra 'Fubuki'

Japanese Forest Grass

a sport of Aureola with bright green and white striped leaves, cooler weather in fall turns the variegation pink, a bit more compact than Aureola, perfect accent plant for the shade garden

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4-8
10-12"
3" Plug
30

Helictotrichon - Blue Oat Grass

A taller version of Fescue with wider leaves and gracefully arching inflorescence.

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Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'

improved silver-blue color, nice tufting foliage with arching panicles in summer...
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4-9
23-25"
3.5"pot
24

Juncus - Rush

Clumping grass that grows well in moist garden soils or in boggy areas

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Juncus spiralis

unique tubular stems with a spiraling form resembling a corkscrew, small terminal clusters of light green to tan flowers are rather inconspicuous, great accent or curiousity Grass for the moist garden...
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4-9
11-13"
3.5"pot
24

Liriope - Lilyturf

Low growing tufts well-suited for use as a ground cover or in mass plantings. Very undemanding grass that tolerates a wide range of conditions.

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Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

forms shorter tufted clumps with 18y everygreen foliage, dark violet blue flower spikes resembling hyacinths bloom late summer through fall...
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5-9
8-10"
2.5"pot
40

Miscanthus - Maiden Grass

Tall clumping grass with attractive foliage and colorful inflorescence late summer into winter. Use to add height and form to the garden. Also good for a hedge.

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'

dwarf form and one of the shortest selections, clump forming with narrow silver-gray blades, pink-tinged plumes bloom late summer and gradually turn creamy white by fall, yellow fall foliage, tolerant of summer heat and humidity...
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5-9
3-4'
3.5"pot
24

Miscanthus sinensis 'Autumn Light'

a more cold hardy selection, a tall clumping form, long gracefully arching narrow green leaves with a silver midrib, large plumes of creamy-bronze bloom late summer...
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4-9
7-8'
3.5"pot
24

Miscanthus sinensis 'Goldbar'

very upright and more compact with very heavy yellow banding for dramatic look, burgundy flowers bloom mid-fall...
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5-9
4-5'
3.5"pot
24

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

very narrow green leaves with gracefully arching habit, tall coppery red plumes late summer...
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4-9
5-6'
3.5"pot
24

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

more compact, narrow green leaves with narrow variegated white edge, very graceful and elegant looking, reddish-bronze plumes bloom early fall...
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4-9
4-5'
3.5"pot
24

Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens Autumn Red'

clump forming with wider leaves, average gray-green summer foliage turns brilliant red-orange in fall, narrow silvery plumes mid-summer...
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4-9
4-5'
3.5"pot
24

Miscanthus sinensis 'Silver Feather'

deep green foliage with distinct silver mid-ribs, gracefully arching form, large silvery plumes bloom earlier than most varieties, a hardier selection...
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4-9
6-7'
3.5"pot
24

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

very upright growth with wide leaves variegated with golden-yellow bands, feathery beige plumes bloom late summer, use as an accent plant...
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5-9
5-6'
3.5"pot
24

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'

broad green leaves with white striped edges, arching form creates wide clumps, beige plumes bloom late summer...
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4-9
5-7'
3.5"pot
24

Molina - Tall Moor Grass

Forms low grassy mounds with very long and tall flowering inflorescence.

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Molina arundinacea 'Skyracer'

wonderful 2-3' gray-green basal leaves with towering 7-8' stiff upright stems, delicate open panicles of yellow flowers, plants bloom early summer resulting in a long season of interest, very graceful form...
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4-9
7-8'
3.5"pot
24

Panicum - Switch Grass

Medium to tall clumping grass with rigid upright stems. Blooms late summer into fall.

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Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'

an improved Heavy Metal with intense metallic blue foliage, narrow upright blue stems with bluish seed heads, flowers late summer, tolerates a wide variety of soils...
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4-9
3-4'
3.5"pot
24

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

finally a red Grass that can compete with Imperata Red Baron, this is a very short panicum, its erect foliage turns red by July and intensifies as summer progresses, adding to its color are bright red flowers in late summer...
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4-9
2-4'
3.5"pot
24

Pennisetum - Fountain Grass

Wonderful mounding grass with gracefully arching foliage and stems. Attractive bottlebrush-like flowers bloom late summer. Very floriferous.

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Pennisetum 'Burgundy Bunny'

Fountain Grass

First hardy (zone 5) red Fountain grass, a sport of Little Bunny, compact clump forming, red summer highlights turn blazing red in fall, deer & drought proof

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New for 2012
5-9
12-16"
3.5" pot
24

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

compact 2' mounds with rosy-pink botttlebrush flowers, blooms mid-summer, very floriferous, nice winter appeal...
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4-9
23-24"
3.5"pot
24

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'

dwarf form with short tufts of green leaves and miniature tan bottlebrush flowers mid-summer, very floriferous with excellent winter appeal, for rock gardens and edging...
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5-9
10-12"
3.5"pot
24

Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks'

first variegated Purple Fountain Grass of deep burgundly foliage with gorgeous hot pink margins, wonderful arching habit with purplish-pink plumes, plants are fast growing and will bloom all summer, use in containers or as and accent plant, treat as ...
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8-10
24-30"
3"plug
30

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

this non-hardy Grass has beautiful purple foliage with purplish-pink plumes, plants are fast growing and will bloom all summer, use in containers or as an accent plant, treat as an annual (SHIPPING MID APRIL ONLY)...
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8-10
36-48"
3"plug
30

Phalaris - Ribbon Grass

A very colorful and fast spreading grass. Grow where it can be easily contained. Tolerates a wide range of growing conditions, from dry to wet.

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Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta'

highly variegated Grass striped white and green...
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4-9
12-16"
3.5"pot
24

Schizachyrium - Little Bluestem

A short native clumping grass noted for its blue summer foliage and bright fall color. Excellent for massing or naturalizing as a ground cover.

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blue Heaven'

Little Bluestem

a taller and hardier selection, stronger stems form sturdier more upright clumps than other species,  dark blue summer foliage turns burgundy by late summer and then fades to red by fall, long thin whispy seed add a graceful a...

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3-8
46-48"
3.5" Pot
24

Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

true deep blue foliage and exceptional burgundy-red fall color, narrow upright seed heads bloom all summer, tolerates heat and humidity...
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5-9
2-4'
3.5"pot
24

Sporobolus - Prairie Dropseed

A native grass with very fine leaves with a dense clumping habit. Plants are drought tolerant and grow in a wide range of soils.

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Sporobolus heterolepsis

narrow emerald green leaves gracefully arch from the clump, tall inflorescences of silver flowers boom late summer, wonderful deep orange fall color...
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4-8
2-3'
3.5"pot
24
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