Grasses

Ornamental grasses are essential components of many landscapes. We offer a wide variety of both native and non-native grasses, as well as grass-like plants such as rushes, sedges, and liriope. Grasses are generally very low maintenance plants, usually only requiring that they be cut back once a year to remove old foliage, usually in late winter or very early spring.

Grasses should be planted while they are actively growing. Evergreen types may be planted any time, but plants that go winter dormant should be planted before they turn brown in the fall.

(If you are a wholesale customer, please note that we cannot ship Imperata 'Red Baron' outside of Virginia.)

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Botanical Name     Common Name
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Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'
Common Name: Sweet Flag
Moisture lover with bright, wide variegated grass-like foliage. Bold impact in the border or water garden. Deciduous. Moisture loving plants that form mats of stiff, narrow bladed leaves. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant.

Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus'
Common Name: Sweet Flag
Dwarf fans of fine green foliage. Evergreen groundcover that is similar in habit to A. g. minimus aureus. Moisture loving plants that form mats of stiff, narrow bladed leaves. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant.

Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'
Common Name: Sweet Flag
Handsome grass-like leaves with cream and green variegation. Has a pleasant pine-like fragrance. Tolerates full sun. Evergreen. Moisture loving plants that form mats of stiff, narrow bladed leaves. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant.

Acorus gramineus minimus aureus
Common Name: Sweet Flag
Dwarf fans of bright golden leaves. Colorful evergreen groundcover or highlight for a rock garden. Moisture loving plants that form mats of stiff, narrow bladed leaves. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant.

Acorus gramineus variegatus 'Wogon'
Common Name: Sweet Flag
Bright gold fans of foliage with a hint of green. Evergreen. Moisture loving plants that form mats of stiff, narrow bladed leaves. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant.

Andropogon gerardii
Common Name: Big Bluestem
Upright clumps of flattened leaves emerge blue-green in spring, mature to green & turn reddish bronze after frost. Purplish red blooms fade to soft brown. Tall grass prairie native. Slow to establish, highly drought tolerant due to extensive roots.

Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick'
Common Name: Giant Reed Grass
Tall, sturdy canes that resemble corn plants are adorned with wide green and white striped leaves. Unlike the species, this cultivar maintains its variegation throughout the summer. In fall it is topped with 18 tall bronze-colored plumes.

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado'
Common Name: Feather Reed
A variegated form of 'Karl Foerster'. Gold centered leaves are very showy when they catch the sunlight. Narrow, tan plumes arise above the somewhat open clumps of leaves in June.

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Common Name: Feather Reed Grass
Upright, clumping, grassy green foliage displays "see through" reddish-bronze plumes in summer which fade to tan by fall. Good winter interest. Can tolerate wet sites, some shade, and clay soil. 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name: Feather Reed Grass
Erect pink plumes in early summer above thin textured, white edged foliage. Prefers light shade. Can tolerate wet sites, some shade, and clay soil. Cool season grass but heat tolerant.

Carex amphibola
Common Name: Sedge
Bright green, 1/8" wide foliage forms semi-erect clumps up to a foot tall. Semi-evergreen (Z6b), this native prefers decisuous shade and average soil. It will tolerate occasional flooding.

Carex buchananii
Common Name: Sedge
Vase-shaped clumper with interesting fine textured brown foliage that is rusty orange at the bottom and somewhat curled on its tips. Great with orange flowers and foliage like Euphorbia 'Chameleon' and Sedum 'Bronze Carpet'. Deer resistant.

Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'
Common Name: Sedge
Fine textured weeping foliage forms swirls. Narrow leaves seem almost iridescent with a silvery green color. Prefers average to dry conditions. Evergreen. Benefits from a haircut in spring. Deer resistant.

Carex conica 'Snowline'
Common Name: Sedge
Small, dark green leaves have thin white margins. Great in containers. Evergreen. Benefits from a haircut in spring. Tufts of foliage are effective when used as groundcovers or edges. Deer resistant. Appreciates moist to wet areas.

Carex dolichostachya var. glabberima 'Gold Fountains'
Common Name: Sedge
Fine textured leaves are bordered in gold. Beautiful swirl-forming Carex. Excellent. Evergreen. Benefits from a haircut in spring. Tufts of foliage are effective when used as groundcovers or edges. Deer resistant. Appreciates moist to wet areas.

Carex elata 'Bowles Golden'
Common Name: Sedge
Clear bright golden-yellow foliage is stunning planted with golden variegated hostas and ferns in partial shade. Deciduous. Tufts of foliage are effective when used as groundcovers or edges. Deer resistant. Appreciates moist to wet areas.

Carex flaccasperma
Common Name: Sedge
Strong clump forming sedge with glaucous blue foliage that is 1/2" wide. Spreads slowly and is drought tolerant. Excellent evergreen groundcover! Native. Appreciates moist to wet areas. Deer resistant.

Carex glauca
Common Name: Sedge
Tufts of fine textured blue-gray spreading foliage are best in light shade. Can be used as a heat tolerant substitute for blue fescue. Underused groundcover which tolerates foot traffic. Evergreen. Benefits from a haircut in spring. Deer resistant.

Carex laxiculmus 'Hobb Bunny Blue'
Common Name: Bunny Blue Sedge
This low-growing native sedge has lovely silvery blue, evergreen foliage and forms large dense moderately spreading clumps. It will tolerate part sun if given sufficient moisture and works well in the border, shade garden or in containers.

Carex morrowii 'Gold Band'
Common Name: Sedge
1/2" wide leaves display a green center with a creamy white margin. Semi-evergreen. 1 clump former. Similar to Carex 'Ice Dance'. Benefits from a haircut in spring. Deer resistant. Tufts of foliage are effective when used as groundcovers or edges.

Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'
Common Name: Sedge
An improved version of C. morowii 'Variegata' with much brighter white variegation and a much more vigorous habit. Semi-evergreen and quite drought tolerant once established. Deer resistant.

Carex morrowii 'Silver Sceptre'
Common Name: Sedge
Narrow 1/2" green leaves have white margins that give it a fine texture. Forms thick, silvery clumps. Great semi-evergreen groundcover. Tufts of foliage are effective when used as groundcovers or edges. Deer resistant.

Carex muskingumensis
Common Name: Sedge
Wispy green foliage that reaches up to 30" long. Does well in moist locations, including areas around creeks and ponds. Deciduous. Benefits from a haircut in spring. Deer resistant. Native to Central US.

Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge'
Common Name: Sedge
Wispy green foliage that forms neat little mounds. Dwarf form of C. muskingumensis. Deciduous. Prefers moist locations. Tufts of foliage are effective when used as groundcovers or edges. Deer resistant.

Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'
Common Name: Sedge
Handsome creamy-yellow and green variegated grass-like foliage. Mound forming with a swirling habit. Tolerates extremes from wet to dry soil. Evergreen. Deer resistant.

Carex oshimensis 'Gold Strike'
Common Name: Sedge
Handsome creamy golden and green variegated grass-like foliage. Swirling mounding habit. Tolerates extremes from wet to dry soil. Similar to 'Evergold' except the variegation is golder. Evergreen. Deer resistant.

Carex pensylvanica
Common Name: Sedge
This native makes a wonderful groundcover for dry part sun to shady areas. Fine textured, slowly spreading plants have a tough constitution and provide both food and shelter for small birds.

Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler'
Common Name: Sedge
Rich green foliage edged in white is very attractive and has a bamboo effect. Prefers areas with additional moisture. Highly recommended. Deer resistant.

Carex siderosticha 'Island Brocade'
Common Name: Sedge
Green foliage is trimmed with bright golden edges. Vigorous groundcover that resembles dwarf bamboo. Prefers fertile, moist soil but will tolerate boggy conditions. Deciduous. Benefits from a haircut in spring. Deer resistant.

Carex siderosticha 'Variegata'
Common Name: Sedge
Clump forming grass that displays wide green and white variegated leaves. Gives the appearance of a miniature bamboo. Deciduous. Prefers fertile, moist soil but will tolerate boggy conditions. Deer resistant.

Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappuccino'
Common Name: New Zealand Hair Sedge
Fine grassy foliage emerges red-brown and changes to coppery-brown with orange tips. Red shades predominate in fall. Prefers dry shade and good drainage. Great for massing or edging.

Chasmanthium latifolium
Common Name: Northern Sea Oats
Soft green foliage with graceful clusters of tan seeds that dangle from delicate stems in summer. Self sows. Yellow fall color. Moisture and drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Long blooming. Native that is tolerant of coastal conditions.

Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila'
Common Name: Pampas Grass (Dwarf)
Dwarf form with large fluffy white plumes in late summer. Graceful grass with year round interest. Evergreen and hardier than the species. Tolerant of coastal conditions, but cannot tolerate standing water or wet feet. Deer resistant.

Eragrostis elliotii 'Wind Dancer'
Common Name: Blue Love Grass
Willowy, fine textured blue foliage with fluffy white flowers that are borne in June and July and mature to tan in August. Native. Tolerant of drought and coastal conditions. Deer resistant.

Eragrostis spectabilis
Common Name: Purple Love Grass
Fluffy clouds of purple tinted flowers over green foliage. A real winner for the late summer and fall garden! Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Cut back in February.

Festuca ovina var glauca 'Superba'
Common Name: Superba Blue Fescue
Blue foliage with amethyst flower stalks in summer. Much taller than 'Elijah Blue'. Afternoon shade during the summer is appreciated. Requires well-drained soil. Deer resistant.

Festuca ovina var. glauca 'Blue Glow'
Common Name: Blue Sheep Fescue
Compact variety with rich blue foliage. Thin flower spikes in late summer. Better performance than 'Elijah Blue' in heat. Afternoon shade during the summer is appreciated. Requires well-drained soil. Deer resistant.

Festuca ovina var. glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Common Name: Blue Sheep Fescue
Slate blue leaves are more stiff and upright than 'Elijah Blue'. More tolerant of heat and humidity. Afternoon shade during the summer is appreciated. Requires well-drained soil. Deer resistant.

Festuca ovina var. glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Common Name: Blue Sheep Fescue
Bright blue foliage. Afternoon shade during the summer is appreciated. Requires well-drained soil. Deer resistant. Fescues are cool season grasses so they look their best in spring and fall.

Festuca ovina var. glauca 'Select'
Common Name: Blue Sheep Fescue
Blue clumps of foliage. Afternoon shade during the summer is appreciated. Requires well-drained soil. Deer resistant. Fescues are cool season grasses so they look their best in spring and fall.

Festuca ovina var. glauca 'Silver Lining'
Common Name: Blue Sheep Fescue
More glaucous than 'Elijah Blue' with a brighter silver-blue sheen. Afternoon shade during the summer is appreciated. Requires well-drained soil. Deer resistant. Fescues are cool season grasses so they look their best in spring and fall.

Festuca ovina var. glauca 'Siskiyou Blue'
Common Name: Blue Sheep Festuca
Brilliant intense blue foliage is the best color we've seen on a fescue. Outstanding variety, even in summer. Afternoon shade during the summer is appreciated. Requires well-drained soil. Deer resistant.

Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
Common Name: Blue Oat Grass
Blue clumping grass with wider blades than the species. Resents wet feet. Selected to better withstand hot and muggy climates. White to tan 36" flower panicles in early summer. Bloom may be reduced during hot, humid conditions. Deer resistant.

Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
Common Name: Japanese Blood Grass
From a green leaf base arise blood-red spikes of foliage which hold their color throughout the season. Slow spreading habit. Especially striking in masses with the sun shining from behind. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Deer resistant. Deciduous.

Juncus  'Frenzy'
Common Name: Corkscrew Rush
Green corkscrew rush with a creamy yellow streak longitudinally up the leaf blade. Extremely stable variegation. Great for moist or wet areas. Excellent container plants. Deer resistant. Nice cut plant for fresh or dried arrangements. Evergreen.

Juncus  'Lovesick Blues'
Common Name: Rush
Blue soft, pendulous foliage that is not curled or twisted. Supposed to be more drought tolerant than J. effusus. Developed by Tony Avent. Great for moist or wet areas. Deer resistant. Excellent container plants.

Juncus  'Unicorn'
Common Name: Rush
Extra long and twisted deep green leaves. Like 'Spiralis' on steroids! Flowers are brownish and insignificant, but the foliage is effective in floral arrangements. Deer resistant. Nice cut plant for fresh or dried arrangements. Evergreen.

Juncus effusus 'Goldstrike'
Common Name: Common Rush
Fantastic yellow and green stripes that run the full length of each leaf blade. Great for moist or wet areas. Excellent container plants. Deer resistant. Nice cut plant for fresh or dried arrangements. Evergreen.

Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Common Name: Monkey Grass / Lilyturf
Dark violet-blue flower spikes over deep green leaves. May be clumping or running. Can tolerate drought, boggy soil conditions, and clay soil. Attractive to butterflies. To remove tattered foliage, mow to within 1" of the ground in late winter.

Liriope muscari 'Majestic'
Common Name: Monkey Grass / Lilyturf
Wide dark green leaves with interesting forked stems of violet flowers in summer. Recommended if a 1 clump forming liriope is desired. Can tolerate drought, boggy soil conditions, and clay soil. Attractive to butterflies.

Liriope muscari 'Monroe's White'
Common Name: Monkey Grass / Lilyturf
Milky white flower spikes over dark green, evergreen leaves. Must have partial shade. Clump forming. Can tolerate drought, boggy soil conditions, and clay soil. Attractive to butterflies.

Liriope muscari 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot'
Common Name: Monkey Grass / Lilyturf
Narrow bright yellow leaves form a 10" tall clump with 12" lavender flowers. Great for providing contrast in the border. Can tolerate drought, boggy soil conditions, and clay soil. Attractive to butterflies.

Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
Common Name: Monkey Grass / Lilyturf
Grass-like foliage with green and cream markings & lavender flowers. Best appearance is achieved in light shade during the summer, although it can tolerate full sun. Can tolerate drought, boggy soil conditions & clay soil. Attractive to butterflies.

Liriope spicata
Common Name: Creeping Lilyturf
Rapidly spreading stoloniferous habit makes it excellent for erosion control. Narrow leaf blades with lavender flower spikes. Can tolerate drought, boggy soil conditions, and clay soil. Attractive to butterflies.

Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon'
Common Name: Creeping Lilyturf
Variegated foliage that appears white in a shaded landscape. Violet flowers. Excellent to lighten a shady area. Stoloniferous but not as vigorous as L. spicata. Can tolerate drought, boggy soil conditions, and clay soil. Attractive to butterflies.

Luzula  'Ruby Stiletto'
Common Name: Woodrush
Attractive clumps of ruby tinted foliage in winter and early spring that mature to all green by summer. Valued for its shade tolerance. Easy to grow. Can tolerate wet sites. Deer resistant.

Luzula nivea
Common Name: Snowy Woodrush
Hairy, grassy leaves give rise to white tufts of flowers in spring. Suitable for part shade to shade.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Thin silvery-gray foliage with pink flowers that turn white. Orange-red fall color. Excellent dwarf variety. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Wide, variegated leaves have a bright white center stripe that contrasts strongly with dark green margins. Copper plumes fade to pink. Exceptional. Cut back in February to 4" or 5" before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Broad green leaves are accentuated by wide white margins. Wonderful! Plumes fade to pink in fall. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Dixieland'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Dwarf form of M. 'Variegatus' that is perfect for smaller gardens or containers. Excellent specimen plant. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Dark green leaves with bold horizontal bars of light gold on compact, upright plants. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant. Plant patented.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Very fine textured foliage with attractive bronze red flowers that turn to silver. Graceful, upright, arching habit. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'
Common Name: Dwarf Maiden Grass
Thin, silver-green leaves with a bushy appearance. Silver plumes in fall. A definite miniature favorite. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Smaller version of 'Zebrinus' that has a neat arching shape and vivid yellow horizontal banding. Reddish plumes in August. Plant Patented. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Narrow, vertically variegated leaves are grayish-blue and creamy white. Lovely. Prefers light shade. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'
Common Name: Purple Eulalia / Maiden Grass
Dark green leaves develop a reddish tint in late summer. The entire plant turns burgundy in fall. Upright habit. Cream colored plumes in August. Cut to 4"' or 5" above the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Rigoletto'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Compact variety with strong creamy white and green variegation. Great for smaller gardens. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
A nice, upright form with 3/4" wide green leaves that display dramatic horizontal golden bands all along their length. It is excellent in mass or as a structural specimen.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
Common Name: Japanese Silver Grass
Graceful, upright habit. Prominent creamy stripes create a dramatic white effect. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Muhlenbergia capillaris
Common Name: Muhly Grass
A glittering haze of delicate pink-purple flowers float above slender green foliage. Long blooming. Prefers sandy soil. Native. Deer resistant.

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud'
Common Name: Muhly Grass
All of the great characteristics of the species but with beautiful ivory colored blooms. Has a more upright shape than M. capillaris. Long blooming. Prefers sandy soil. Native. Deer resistant.

Ophiopogon japonicus
Common Name: Mondo Grass
Glossy, dark green, grasslike leaves make this perennial a natural as a groundcover or edging. Spikes of light lavender, bell-shaped flowers are followed by small, blue-black berries. Fertilize lightly throughout the growing season.

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Kigimifukidama'
Common Name: Variegated Mondo Grass
Narrow green foliage with creamy white variegation. Very attractive in shady gardens. Inconspicuous flowers. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant.

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'
Common Name: Dwarf Mondo Grass
Compact habit and glossy, dark green leaves make this perennial a natural as a ground cover or edging. Spikes of light lavender bell-shaped flowers are followed by small blue-black berries.

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Pam Harper'
Common Name: Mondo Grass
Narrow dark green leaves are highlighted with gold margins adding interest to this grassy groundcover. Much finer textured than Liriope, excellent in the shade.

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebony Knight'
Common Name: Mondo Grass
Distinctive purple-black strap-like leaves. Pink flowers in summer develop into black berries. Stoloniferous habit. Slow growing but exceptional. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant.

Panicum amarum 'Dewey Blue'
Common Name: Switch Grass
Selected for its glaucous blue foliage and graceful, fountain-like habit. Airy light beige flowers emerge in fall and remain persistent through the winter. Tolerant of drought and wet soils. Deer resistant.

Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
Common Name: Switch Grass
Full plant with wide bluish-purple blades and large purplish flowerheads. Tolerant of drought and wet soils. Deer resistant. Plant Patented.

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Common Name: Switch Grass
Very stiff, upright growth. Attractive metallic blue leaves turn yellow in fall. Tolerant of drought and wet soils. Deer resistant.

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
Common Name: Switch Grass
Upright, steel blue foliage is wider and more substantial than 'Heavy Metal'. Does not flop, even in a hurricane. Tolerant of drought and wet soils. Deer resistant.

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'
Common Name: Switch Grass
Breaks dormancy quicker than 'Heavy Metal'. A nice blue switch grass with airy flower clusters in late summer. Tolerant of drought and wet soils. Deer resistant.

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
Common Name: Switch Grass
The brightest red switchgrass yet. Colors up by June and is followed by airy flowers. Very attractive. Tolerant of drought and wet soils. Deer resistant.

Pennisetum  'Fireworks'
Common Name: Fountain Grass
Brilliant red, pink, cream and green striped foliage produces a display worthy of the Fourth. Pinkish purple foxtail blooms on 32 stems appear in late summer. Annual. NOT HARDY! Plant Patented.

Pennisetum alopecuroides
Common Name: Fountain Grass
Fine textured grass that produces countless light reddish brown flowers which change to amber in fall. Bright green foliage turns beige in fall. Cut back old foliage in late winter. Identical to 'Hameln' except this one is taller. Deer resistant.

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Foxtrot'
Common Name: Fountain Grass
Beautiful 4" long, silvery-pink plumes and stunning yellow fall color set this Pennisetum apart from the rest. Cut back old foliage in late winter. Deer resistant. Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerant of clay soil.

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Common Name: Dwarf Fountain Grass
Fine textured grass that produces countless light reddish brown flowers that change to amber in fall. Foliage turns beige in fall. Cut back old foliage in late winter. Identical to P. alopecuroides except this one is shorter. Deer resistant.

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet'
Common Name: Fountain Grass
Mounds of narrow green foliage are topped in late summer by fluffy, bottlebrush-like, tawny plumes making them look like little fountains. Cute for edging or containers. Plant patented.

Pennisetum orientale
Common Name: Fountain Grass
Soft pink flowers with a lovely, delicate appearance. Bright grassy green foliage turns beige in fall. Cut back old foliage in late winter. Use as a specimen or in mass plantings. Deer resistant.

Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'
Common Name: Fountain Grass
Deep green, arching foliage with rose-pink flowers throughout the season. Clump former. Bright green foliage turns beige in fall. Cut back old foliage in late winter. Deer resistant. Plant Patented.

Pennisetum orientale 'Tall Tails'
Common Name: Fountain Grass
Clump forming grass which forms dense mounds of green vase-like foliage. 6"-8" panicles of long lasting, pearly white plumes with a hint of pink. Bright grassy green foliage turns beige in fall. Cut back old foliage in late winter. Deer resistant.

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
Common Name: Purple Fountain Grass
Striking burgundy, cascading foliage with long, narrow dark purple-red plumes. Excellent when used in large container plantings. ANNUAL! Deer resistant.

Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters'
Common Name: Ribbon Grass
Compact form that displays green and white striped foliage that emerges with a pink flush. Tolerates sun or light shade and wet or dry soil. Effective spring to fall if cut back once each growing season. Must be restrained in a garden.

Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries and Cream'
Common Name: Ribbon Grass
Striped green and white foliage with a touch of pink on the new growth. Tolerates sun or light shade and wet or dry soil. Effective spring to fall if cut back once each growing season. Must be restrained in a garden. Good for soil retention.

Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
Common Name: Little Bluestem
Upright very blue foliage that contrasts nicely with its pink stems and purplish-bronze flowers. Rich golden amber fall color accented by silvery seeds. Slow clump former. Deer resistant. Prefers well-drained soil.

Scirpus tabernaemontani Zebrinus
Common Name: Bullrush
Upright green leaves with vivid cream bands. Similar in appearance to Juncus but with distinct gold bands. Enjoys wet areas of the garden and can tolerate up to 2" of water over the crown. Prefers wet soil. Deer resistant.

Sporobolus heterolepis
Common Name: Prairie Dropseed
Fine-textured, emerald-green leaves produce a magnificent fountain that is topped with gold seed heads small like fresh cilantro. Native prairie grass. Deer resistant.

Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails'
Common Name: Feathergrass
Very graceful grass with fine textured, arching, bright green leaves and feathery panicles to 12" long. The whole plant billows in the slightest breeze. Very attractive. Long blooming. May self sow. Deer resistant. Southwestern native.

Typha minima
Common Name: Dwarf Cattail
Dwarf species with narrow green leaves and dark brown cattails in mid and late summer. Perfect for the small bog or wet container garden. Deer resistant.