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
1/2"-3/4" wide, bright green leaves with creamy variegation make a strong statement in the border or water garden. Deciduous. These moisture loving plants form mats of stiff, tall bladed leaves. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant.

Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus'
Common Name: Sweet Flag
Dwarf fans of fine, deep green foliage create an evergreen groundcover that is similar in habit to A. g. minimus aureus. Moisture loving plants they make a mat 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 have a pleasant pine-like fragrance. Tolerates full sun. with adequate moisture. Evergreen, they 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 make a colorful evergreen groundcover or highlight for a rock garden. Moisture loving plants, they form mats of stiff, narrow bladed leaves. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant. Moderate foot traffic.

Acorus gramineus variegatus 'Wogon'
Common Name: Sweet Flag
Bright, golden fans of grassy leaves are narrowly edged in green. Evergreen. These moisture loving plants form mats of flowing, narrow bladed leaves. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant.

Arundo donax 'Golden Chain'
Common Name:
This new cultivar of giant reed grass has wonderful gold striping that lasts all summer and into the fall. At 7' it is much easier to fit into the smaller landscape, yet still makes a great impact. Plants resemble corn plants.

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.

Bouteloua gracilis
Common Name: Bouteloua
Long-lived grass, native to the southern and western US, it has fine, gray-green foliage and tall stems with horizontally held blooms that look like little brushes. Decorative seed heads stand up through winter. Very drought tolerant clumper.

Briza media
Common Name: Briza
Pretty, bright green plants produce tiny greenish flowers in mid to late spring that become plumes of showy little seed heads that quiver in the slightest breeze. Prefers full sun. Plants are rhizomatous and will naturalize.

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado'
Common Name: Feather Reed
A variegated form of 'Karl Foerster', whose gold centered leaves are very showy when they catch the sunlight. Narrow, tan plumes arise above the somewhat open clumps of leaves in June. Can tolerate wet sites, some shade, and clay soil.

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 brachytricha
Common Name: Feather Reed
This warm season clump-former has stiff, bright green leaves 1/4"-5/8" wide. In late summer they produce pink tinted blooms on stems up to 4' tall standing well above the foliage. Plumes mature to light tan. Great for light shade to shade!

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 deciduous shade and average soil. It will tolerate occasional flooding.

Carex appalachica
Common Name: Appalachian Sedge
Fine-textured with a fountaining habit characterize this native of dry woods in Eastern U.S. Fine for dry shade, even in the root zone of trees, but will not tolerate wetness. A medium to fast grower. Makes a great groundcover for slopes.

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. Appreciates moist to wet areas. Deer resistant. May self-sow.

Carex buchananii 'Firefox'
Common Name:
A selected strain with fine evergreen foliage that is deep fox brown to red and characterized by a strongly upright habit. Tips may have a decorative curl. Good winter hardiness even to zone 5. Fantastic planted with silver or burgundy leaved plants.

Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'
Common Name: Sedge
Fine textured weeping foliage forms swirls. Very narrow leaves seem almost iridescent with a silvery green color. Prefers average to dry conditions. Evergreen. Benefits from a haircut to about 1/3 height in early 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 early spring. The tufts are effective when massed as a groundcover or used for edging. 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. Evergreen. Benefits from a light haircut in spring. Makes a good, deer-resistant groundcover. Appreciates moist to wet areas, but tolerates average soil.

Carex elata 'Bowles Golden'
Common Name: Sedge
Clear, bright golden-yellow foliage with a narrow green margin is stunning planted with golden variegated hostas and ferns in partial shade. Deciduous. Effective when used as groundcovers or edges. 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 flagellifera 'Kiwi'
Common Name:
This New Zealand native forms widely arching clumps of olive-green, grassy foliage in sun to partial shade. Provides great color and texture in the garden. Moist to average soil. Evergreen. Excellent in containers.

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. Prefers moist to wet areas. An underused groundcover, it tolerates light foot traffic. Evergreen. 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. Patented.

Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'
Common Name: Sedge
Bright white and dark green grassy leaves make a showy groundcover. Semi-evergreen plants have a vigorous habit and spread by underground rhizomes. Deer resistant, Drought tolerant once established. A favorite! May be cut back in early spring.

Carex morrowii 'Silver Sceptre'
Common Name: Sedge
Narrow 1/2" green leaves have white margins that give it a fine textured appearance. Forms thick, silvery clumps. Great semi-evergreen groundcover and also effective as an edger. 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. 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. Requires moist location in moderate shade. Makes a cute edging to a dappled woodland path. Deer resistant.

Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme'
Common Name: Variegated Palm Sedge
A variegated form of native sedge, Oehme starts out green and then leaf margins turn a distinct yellow that increases in intensity over the season. Leaves radiate at the top of the stems so that it resembles bamboo. Slow spread. Prefers moist soil.

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. May be trimmed back by 2/3's in early spring.

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 more gold. Evergreen. Deer resistant. Great groundcover/edger.

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. Try this one under trees where grass won't grow.

Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler'
Common Name: Sedge
Upright plants of rich green foliage edged in white are very attractive and look sort of like miniature islands of palm trees. Prefers areas with additional moisture and is best in partial to full shade. Highly recommended. Deer resistant.

Carex plantaginea
Common Name: Seersucker Sedge
Broad (1+"), shiny, evergreen leaves are puckered like seersucker. Very attractive for moist shady areas where it thrives and spreads to make a lovely groundcover. Can take dry shade but will not spread as well and tips may brown.

Carex siderosticha 'Banana Boat'
Common Name: Broad-leaf Sedge
A broad-leaved, deciduous sedge with bright chartreuse yellow leaves that have fine green margins and stripes. Blade may get up to 1" wide. A striking form, wonderful for containers and brightening the shade. Slowly spreads by rhizomes.

Carex siderosticha 'Variegata'
Common Name: Sedge
Clump forming plants display wide green and white variegated leaves, giving it the appearance of a low-growing, miniature bamboo. Deciduous. Prefers fertile, moist soil and will tolerate boggy conditions. Deer resistant.

Carex stricta
Common Name: Tussock Sedge
A wetland native this bright green plant forms a grassy mound that is straw-colored at the base. Plants spread via rhizomes to form a deer-resistant groundcover for meadows, bogs, wetlands and stream edges. Great for erosion control.

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 some shade & good drainage but tolerates full sun with additional moisture. Great for massing, edging or containers.

Carex testacea
Common Name:
Fine textured, light green to orange-brown foliage has bright orange tints in cold weather. Forms nicely weeping mounds. Evergreen. Best color achieved in full sun

Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'
Common Name: New Zealand Sedge
Shiny, olive bronze spring and summer foliage becomes fiery orange in winter. Elegant arching form spills over the edge of containers and walls. A bit more red than the species, color is best in full sun. Great as specimen or for massing.

Chasmanthium latifolium
Common Name: Northern Sea Oats
Soft green foliage with graceful clusters of tan seeds that dangle from delicate stems in summer. Remove seed heads to prevent heavy self-sowing. Yellow fall color. Wet and drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Long blooming. Native.

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.

Disporopsis pernyi 'Low Man'
Common Name: Evergreen Solomon's Seal
Shorter than the species and slower growing, this cute selection has stems that are heavily speckled with purple and narrow, glossy green leaves. This rare gem is perfect for the shady rock garden.

Elymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'
Common Name: Blue Lyme Grass
Beautiful, bright steel blue blades have an arching habit. A very heat tolerant and vigorous grass from Gr. Britain, it may be invasive in garden conditions. Drought tolerant once established.

Eragrostis elliotii 'Wind Dancer'
Common Name: Blue Love Grass
Willowy, fine textured blue foliage with fluffy white flowers that are borne in June/July and mature to tan in August. Native. Tolerates drought and coastal conditions; deer resistant. Plants may be cut back in July if they become floppy. Self-sows.

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

Festuca ovina var. glauca 'Blue Glow'
Common Name: Blue Sheep Fescue
This compact variety has rich blue foliage and thin flower spikes in late summer. Better performer than 'Elijah Blue' in heat. Afternoon shade during the summer is appreciated. Requires well-drained soil. Divde every 2-3 years for best performance.

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. Divde every 2-3 years for best performance. Deer resistant.

Festuca ovina var. glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Common Name: Blue Sheep Fescue
Bright blue foliage. Green blooms in late summer have a purple tinge. Afternoon shade during the summer is appreciated. Requires well-drained soil. Deer resistant. Divde every 2-3 years for best performance.

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. Divde every 2-3 years for best performance.

Festuca ovina var. glauca 'Siskiyou Blue'
Common Name: Blue Sheep Festuca
Great blue color.and very upright seed plumes. Plants usually hold up well in summer. Afternoon shade during the summer is appreciated. Requires well-drained soil. Deer resistant. Divde every 2-3 years for best performance.

Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
Common Name: Japanese Blood Grass
Leaves emerge deep blood-red and chartreuse and hold color throughout the season. Slow spreading habit. Striking in masses! Prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is critical to remove any solid green reversions promptly to prevent total reversion!

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 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. Very drought tolerant once established. Excellent container plants. Deer resistant. Nice for fresh or dried arrangements. Evergreen.

Juncus inflexus 'Blue Arrow'
Common Name: Bog Rush
This attractive rush is excellent for wet or boggy areas, forming clumps of stiff, slender, upright, blue green blades. Prefers full sun/partial shade & moist to wet soil. Tolerates drought. Good for containers. Evergreen. Cut back in late winter.

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 'Christmas Tree'
Common Name: Liriope
Lush, evergreen mounds of narrow flat leaves are topped by showy, lavender pink, Christmas tree-shaped bloom clusters in midsummer. Evergreen, these clumping plants are great for edging, borders and groundcover. Attractive to butterflies.

Liriope muscari 'Majestic'
Common Name: Monkey Grass / Lilyturf
Wide dark green leaves with interesting forked stems of violet flowers in summer. Recommended if a true 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 'Silvery Sunproof'
Common Name: Liriope
Long, leathery, grass-like leaves are striped green and yellow. This variety is more sun-tolerant the the L. m. 'Variegata', but it will also tolerate shady conditions. Spikes of lilac blooms appear in summer. Clumping variety.

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 '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 '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 '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 '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 'Seoulitary Man'
Common Name: Clumping Mondo Grass
This clumping Mondo grass forms neat broad mounds of narrow, dark green leaves. Lavender blooms in spring are followed by bright blue berries in the fall. Excellent edger in the woodland garden or other shady area where running is not desirable.

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Silver Mist'
Common Name: Variegated Mondo Grass
Narrow, dark green foliage has narrow, bright white variegation giving it a lovely silvery look. Lavender blooms appear in summer and are followed by glossy purple berries. A refined groundcover, it slowly spreads by underground rhizomes. Charming!

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebony Knight'
Common Name: Black 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 'Cheyenne'
Common Name: Switch Grass
Blue-green foliage turns wine red in early summer. Forms sturdy 2' tall, tight, vase-shaped clumps. They hold up to wind and rain and through the winter. Airy, wine-red flower panicles rise to 3' in August. A Proven Winners selection. Plant patent

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 Fire'
Common Name: Switch Grass
A very showy grass, it starts out blue-green and quickly turns wine red by early summer. Airy panicles of rosy blooms in late summer. Foliage turns yellow in late fall. Plant patented.

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 'Ruby Ribbons'
Common Name: Switch Grass
Upright plants emerge with blue-green foliage that turns to burgundy-red in mid-summer. Wine color intensifies as season progresses. Plants are topped in late summer with airy red blooms that lend winter interest as seed heads. Native. Plant patented

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 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 'Burgundy Bunny'
Common Name: Fountain Grass
A sport of 'Little Bunny', this dwarf starts to take on red color in mid-summer. This intensifies into the fall creating a haze of burgundy red. Small tufted plumes appear above the blades in mid to late summer.

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.

Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters'
Common Name: Ribbon Grass
Bluish-green and white striped foliage emerges with a pink flush. Similar to Straw. & Crm, but with smaller leaves. Tolerates sun or light shade and wet or dry soil. Cut back once each growing season for best effect. 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. A Beautiful Garden variety.

Sisyrinchium x 'Devon Skies'
Common Name: Blue-eyed Grass
Large, 1" blooms of soft lavender blue have a violet ring surrounding their yellow centers. These are easy to grow requiring only average soil while being heat, humidity and drought tolerant. Non-seeding plants form nice clumps. 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 capillata 'Lace Veil'
Common Name: Lace Veil
Distinctive, upright clumps of dense, fine foliage are topped by wispy, silvery white plumes in summer. Avoid over-crowding and winter wet.

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.