A seedling selection of 'Red October', this native grass was chosen for its ever changing color throughout the season. Upright dark green foliage in summer will begin to turn red and then dark purple-black by September, as the nights get cooler.

From Brent Horvath at Intrinsic, amazing silver foliage with smoky purple and red highlights nearly all season long from May to October, very upright stems. 

Wide, white centers and narrow green margins (opposite variegation of Overdam); upright clumps emerge in spring earlier than most ornamental grasses.

Crisply variegated green and white striped blades. White flower spikes top the refined, upright habit from summer through fall.

Attractive clumping green grass with upright growth habit. Feathery plumes bloom early summer and mature to attractive tan-colored seed heads in fall and winter.

Nice upward clumping habit. Narrow green leaves with variegated white edge. Feathery plumes with wheat-colored seed heads in fall and winter.

Medium size clumps of green grass with a more open form. Tall stems with fluffy bottle-brush like plumes gracefully arch from the clump; plumes open slightly pink and dry to a bronze hue. Tolerates moist locations.

Foliage has wide creamy white center stripes that are edged in green. A different twist on your typical Calamagrostis variety. Late summer plumes will persist through winter, if not cut back.

Highly variegated creamy-yellow leaves with dark green margins; nicely clumping with aching leaves.

Neat mounding habit with bright gold foliage in the sun or lime-green in the shade; gracefully arching, perfect for a splash of color in the shade garden.

Intense powder-blue that holds it's color throughout the season. The "best" fescue on the market today!

Forms short round clumps of soft powder blue foliage. Maintains good summer color.

Long arching stems with narrow golden yellow leaves.

Long arching bamboo-like golden leaves with narrow dark green margins. Perfect accent plant for the shade garden.

The fall foliage is exceptionally showy in shades of fiery-orange to red; in late summer large silvery plumes are feathery and add to the display. Very upright growing with stiff stems that won't flop over.

Very narrow green leaves with gracefully arching habit; tall coppery-red plumes late summer.

More compact size yet graceful and elegant. Narrow green leaves with variegated white edge; red-bronze plumes bloom early fall.

Clumps form with wider leaves; green summer foliage turns brilliant red-orange in fall. Narrow silver plumes bloom midsummer.

Deep green foliage with distinct silver mid-ribs. Gracefully arching form with large silver plumes that bloom earlier than most varieties. A hardy selection.

Broad green leaves with bold white striped edges. Arching form creates wide clumps; beige plumes bloom in late summer.

Clumps of green leaves with silver mid-ribs. The most outstanding feature of this cultivar is its profusion of full burgundy plumes in late summer.

Grass-like dense tufts of purple to jet-black leaves. Pale-pink flowers appear in summer and are followed by black berries in the fall. Performs well in part shade. Stunning contrast for the border.

Upright, slightly vase-shaped mounds of green-blue leaves with tips developing dramatic wine purple tones by midsummer. Sprays of small reddish flowers develop into tan seedheads by late fall.

Start your engines! This cultivar goes from blue to red-fast. The upright foliage starts out blue-green then turns to deep maroon earlier in the season than most! The maroon color intensifies as the season progresses.

Very sturdy and upright form with wide blue-green foliage. Slender upright panicles bloom atop the foliage, creating a very vertical, formal look. Weather resistant. Tan plumes in late summer and golden-yellow fall foliage provide excellent fall color.

Green spring upright foliage turns red by midsummer and intensifies as the season progresses. Adding to its display are bright red plumes in late summer/early fall.

Compact mound with rosy-pink bottlebrush flowers. Blooms midsummer and very floriferous. Nice winter appeal.

Tight, upright habit of spiky bluish-green foliage; transitions to a striking reddish-bronze. Sturdy, thick stems keep this plant standing tall, even in snow and rain. Seed heads not only add texture to the landscape, but also provide food for birds and small creatures. 

A taller and hardier selection from the University of Minnesota. Strong stems form sturdier, upright clumps than other species. Dark blue summer foliage turns burgundy by late summer, fades to red by fall. Long, thin wispy seed heads add a graceful appearance. Prefers poorer soils; do not overwater.

A seedling selection from 'The Blues', the eye-catching variegation and color changing leaves raise this unique cultivar to a whole new level. Green and white striped foliage emerges in spring and takes on shades of pink, red and light purple in early summer. Compact, upright and dense habit with bugundy-red flowers appearing in late summer and fall. This plant is not only beautiful, it is also low maintenance, winter hardy and drought tolerant.

Wonderful silver-blue foliage with exceptional burgundy-red fall color. Narrow upright seed heads bloom all summer. Tolerates heat and humidity.

Narrow emerald green leaves gracefully arch from the clump. Tall inflorescences of silver flowers bloom late summer. Wonderful deep orange fall color