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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) 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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) 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
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 (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
(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 - 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) 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 - 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 - 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 (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
(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 (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 - 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 - 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 |
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 - 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 (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
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 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 -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
(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 - 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
- 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) 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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