CALAMAGROSTIS zones 5-9 x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ wheat; flowers ESU 36”-60” in seed, 12-24”W Feather reed Grass. A variegated, brighter form of ‘Karl Forester'. Foliage has a wide white stripe down GRASSES, its center. Creamy white seed heads turn to a golden straw in fall. Reportedly does well in heavy clay soils, GROUNDCOVERS, unlike many other ornamental grasses. $9.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. AND VINES PRICE GUIDE 2017 ORNAMENTAL GRASS ...... 1 GROUNDCOVERS ............ 7 VINES ....................... 16 Prices and pot sizes are a. ‘Karl Foerster’ wheat; flowers ESU 36”-60” in seed, 18-24”W subject to change. Feather Reed Grass. A sterile hybrid, with upright, tight habit. Tawny, wheat-colored feathery plumes appear early in the summer and last all season. ORNAMENTAL Introduced in 1939; brought to the USA in 1964. ‘Perennial Plant of the Year’ for 2001. Looks great GRASSES with echinacea and eryngium. Zones 4-8 ARRHENATHERUM zones 4-9 $7.99 2Qt./1.89 l., $13.99 #1 container elatius var. bulbosum ‘Variegatum’ CAREX zones 5-9 clump; flowers MSU 12-18”H x 18”W Bulbous Oat Grass. Loosely tufted plant with semi- (Sedge) erect, narrow, gray-green leaves with white edges. Silvery-green panicles with oat-like spikelets. $7.99 2Qt./1.89 l. BOUTELOUA zones 3-10 gracilis clump; flowers LSP-MSU 24” x 18-24”W Side Oats Grass, Blue Grama, Mosquito Grass. This native prairie grass has narrow green blades and unique flower spikes which are attached at right angles to the stems and resemble mosquito larvae. Foliage turns an attractive brownish-purple in fall. dolichostachya ‘Kaga Nishiki’ The reddish-purple attractive flowers are held clump; flowers ESP 15”H x 24”W above the foliage - rising to about 20”. A variegated sedge with slim green leaves, edged $11.99 #1 Container with yellow. Clumping, with a fountain-like effect. 1 ERIANTHUS zones 5-9 (Ravenna Grass) elata ‘Bowles Golden’ clump; flowers ESU 24”H x 24”W Tufted Sedge. Clump type. Semi-evergreen, slim, bright yellow leaves, edged in green. Very showy. Beige flowers on stiff stems. Excellent in winter. Price for the above 2 varieties: $7.99 2Qt./1.89 l. ravennae CHASMANTHIUM zones 5--9 (Northern Sea Oats) upright; flowers LSU 9-12’ Native. Sometimes called Northern Pampas Grass, this is our tallest grass---it is much hardier than true Pampas Grass. Large white plumes in late summer. Drought tolerant once established. $13.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l FESTUCA zones 4-9 (Fescue) latifolium spreading; flowers MSU 36-60"H x 30"W Native. Northern Sea Oats. Bamboo-like, with light green leaves. Narrow, upright habit, slightly arching. The flat seed heads are curious and delightful. The seeds fade to bronze. Likes a rich, moist soil. $13.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. glauca 'Beyond Blue' clump; flowers ESU-MSU 9-12"H x 18"W Questions? Blue Fescue. Forms a very neat, spiky dome. Bluer Email us at than blue foliage retains its color all season. For edging or specimen. Heat and salt tolerant. Prefers [email protected] a light soil. Will take some shade. Works well with purple leaved plants. $7.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. 2 HELICTOTRICHON zones 4-8 g. 'Elijah's Blue' clump; flowers LSU 8"H x 12"W sempervirens ‘Saphirsprudel’ Blue Fescue. Forms a very neat, spiky dome of blue- gray. For edging or specimen. Heat and salt tolerant. clump; silvery, aging tan LSP 24”H x 30”W Prefers a light soil. Will take some shade. Works well Oat Grass. Leaf color of this type is bluer than the with purple leaved plants. gray color of the species, but it has the same spiky $5.99 5” pot, $13.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. habit. Perfect for rock gardens. Evergreen. $11.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l, $34.99 #2 container HAKONECHLOA zones 5-9 (Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass) IMPERATA zones 4-9 cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ slow spreader; non-flowering 12”H Japanese Blood Grass. Bright red foliage is best macra 'Aureola' when backlit. The lower third of each blade is green; clump; flowers LSU-EF 12"H x 18"W the top is red. This has been reported as being From Japan, known as Golden Variegated Hakone, its invasive, but it has only been a slow spreader for us, outstanding leaves are bright yellow, streaked with and, we hear, in gardens north of Racine. green. The plant is low and the ½” wide leaves arch $7.99 2Qt./1.89 l. gently, making it a great accent for the edge of a path. The flowers are not showy. The fall foliage color is dark, dull pink. Full sun is too intense, but excessive shade will diminish the foliage color. Spreads slowly and is easy to grow. Protect in winter. $17.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l 3 JUNCUS zones 5-10 sinensis ‘Cosmopolitan’ (Corkscrew Rush) (not true grasses) clump; cream LSU-LF 84-108”H x 60”W ‘Cosmopolitan’ is regarded as being one of the best variegated miscanthus. It has a wider leaf than most, and very wide, bold vertical white striping throughout the leaf. Upright, arching habit. Fluffy cream-colored plumes in late summer. $11.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l effusus ‘Big Twister’ upright; insignificant flowers 18-24”H x 24”W Large dark green, wire-like foliage, that grows in a tangle of upright spirals. Great bog or pond plant. s. ‘Dixieland’ clump, flowers LSU-LF 38-60”H x 36”W A dwarf form of ‘Variegatus’ with similar green and white variegated foliage, but a more compact habit. Silky pink plumes in late summer. Suitable for pots. 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. x ‘Blue Arrows’ upright; MSU 36”H x 12”W A great ornamental grass with stiff, upright, blue- green blades. Golden seed heads. Effective accent plant in any water setting. Price for the above 2 varieties: $7.99 2Qt./1.89 l. MISCANTHUS zones 5-9 (Silver Grass) These graceful plants range from 3’ to 10’ tall, depending on the cultivar. Excellent foliage, seed s. 'Gold Bar' heads. Particularly great for winter interest when clump; red LSU-MF 48-60"H x 20"W most other plants are hiding under a blanket of snow. Dramatic horizontal gold striping accents the Clumping habit. Full sun and average soil. Late winter medium green blades Burgundy inflorences provide or early spring is the best time to cut them back. Can attractive winter interest. Great for containers. be late to emerge in the Spring. China. 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. 4 s. 'Gracillimus' clump; flowers EF-MF 60-96"H x 30-48"W Maiden Grass. Vase shaped, with unique, curving flowers. The bright green leaves turn straw-colored with the cold weather. A large, choice grass with exceptional winter value. One of the finest. s. purpurescens slow spreader; flowers MSU 48"H x 20"W Flame Grass. China. A strong vertical grass. Fall color is bronzy orange. Seed heads are creamy white in autumn, and they are showy as late as mid-winter. $11.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. s. ‘Little Zebra’ clump; purple LSU 36”H x 30”W A wonderful newer zebra grass, only 36” high. Green leaves with horizontal yellow bands. Coloring holds all season. Reddish purple flower plumes in late summer s. 'Strictus' before most miscanthus. It stays neat and tidy. clump; flowers EF-MF 36-72"H x 24"W Price for the above 2 varieties:$13.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. Porcupine Grass. This upright grass is distinguished by its horizontal variegation. The leaf color is green with yellow bands. Unlike Zebra Grass (which some feel is less hardy,) this one remains erect. Initial growth in spring is solid green. $13.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. 5 PANICUM zones 3-9 SCHIZACHYRIUM zones 3-9 v. ‘Shenandoah’ clump, flowers LSU-LF 36”H x 20-24”W scoparium ‘Blue Paradise’ Upright, shorter variety. Narrow, showy foliage with clump; flowers LSU 36-40”H x 24”W strong burgundy highlights. Dark burgundy-red seed Bluestem. Distinctly bluish foliage turns a silver blue heads. Very neat. in late summer. The flower stems, or culms, have a $13.99 2.75 Qt./2.6l. pink cast. Useful for cutting. Heat tolerant. Very upright and columnar, maintaining its upright habit PENNISETUM zones 4-9 throughout the season. $9.99 2Qt./1.89 l. s. ‘Little Bluestem’ 24”H x 18-24”W Warm season, clump grass formerly known as Andropogon scoparium. Soft, somewhat hairy, distinctly bluish foliage. Leaves turn purple to orange-red in fall. Flower stems, or culms, have a pink cast. Blue foliage lasts through winter. 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. alopecuroides 'Hameln' clump; flowers MSU 24”H, 36”HF x 24"W Questions? A good dwarf grass. A neat, elegant, fountain-like mound of narrow leaves. Flowers are ivory. Leaves Email us at turn yellow in fall---looks good nearly all winter. [email protected] $11.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. 6 SESLERIA zones 4-8 x ’Chocolate Chip’ bright blue LSP-ESU 4”H, 10” in bloom, spreading Truly dwarf in stature and leaf size. Oval leaves form a dense, shiny, mat of dark, mahogany green. May rebloom. Leaf color is brighter with some sun. autumnalis clump; flowers LSU-LF 14”H x 18-24”W A small, tidy, well behaved grass. Bright yellow-green leaves and dark purplish flower spikes held 10-14” above the clumping foliage.