92 The Perennial Farm is “The Delivery Specialist” with deliveries to most locations 2-3 times per week The Perennial Farm • Tel: 410-592-6106 • Fax 410-592-8338 • eFax 410-558-6659 • www.perennialfarm.com 93 Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’ Andropogon gerardii Andropogon virginicus Golden Variegated Sweet Flag Big Bluestem Broom Sedge Golden yellow ‘Ogon’ is a non- invasive Formerly the dominate species of the This clump forming native meadow grass-like perennial that prefers moist tall-grass prairie that fed many bison and grass grows 2-5’ tall. The green leaves soil and is an exceptional ground cover cattle, it now is mostly found growing and stems turn dark reddish-purple for shade. Sword-like arching foliage along roadsides and riversides in the and then bright copper in late fall. In will spreads by rhizomes and will grow eastern and central regions of the United winter the fine hairs of the expanded in boggy areas or the moist shady States. Clump-forming bluish-green foli- racemes catch the sunlight. This grass border. The 10-12” tall foliage will offer age turns red in fall and grows to 4-8' tall. is the linchpin of any prairie restora- a striking combination to large leaf Plant 24" apart. tion. Hostas or Actaea ‘Brunette’. Plant 24” apart. Plant 12” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 4 - 8 Zones 5 - 8 Acorus gramineus Bouteloua gracilis Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Minimus Aureus’ ‘Blonde Ambition’ ‘Karl Foerster’ Dwarf Golden Sweet Flag Blue Grama Feather Reed Grass Ornamental Grasses The most striking and certainly the cut- Horizontally held chartreuse flowers steal Perennial Plant of the Year 2001 est sweet flag, this dwarf golden form the show in mid-summer to fall as they While the 18–24” foliage grows in a makes a slowly spreading tuft of tiny, flutter atop very narrow upright bluish- handsome, arching clump, it is the golden, evergreen grass-like foliage. A green leaves. Seed heads turn to beige tall, slender upright flower spikes that bright little grass-like perennial ground- and remain through winter providing distinguish this grass. The graceful cover for moist areas at 3” tall. golden spikes rise above the Ornamental Grasses Ornamental interest through all seasons. This 2-3’ tall 4–5’ Plant 9” apart. native grass is drought tolerant and very foliage and persist well into the winter. cold hardy. PP#22048 It will tolerate some shade, but prefers Plant 18” apart. moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant 30” apart. Zones 5 - 9 F Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9 Acorus gramineus Calamagrostis x acutiflora Calamagrostis x acutiflora ’Variegatus’ ‘Overdam’ stricta Variegated Japanese Sweet Flag Feather Reed Grass Feather Reed Grass Truly evergreen, with dark green This choice Feather Reed Grass with A clump-forming grass gives a strong, and creamy white variegated leaves white variegation on the narrow12” vertical line, with rigidly erect stems 1/2” wide and 8-10” tall, Acorus is a high foliage has a gold tassel on a rigidly from 4 – 5’ in height. Its slender yellow valuable addition to landscaping along erect 36” stem that appears in June. It spikes begin to appear in the cool a pond’s edge, in water gardens, or in is an excellent grass for specimens and weather of late spring. The bright gold any boggy area. It loves (and requires) groupings. Try it with Fountain Grasses color lasts well into winter. Its narrow wet feet, and prefers fertile, acid soil. for a dramatic effect. grass-like foliage stays low at 22” or so, It will dramatically brighten a dark Plant 30” apart. growing in average garden soil. corner year round, works in pots or Plant 24-30” apart. tubs, and works along the edge of a path. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 F Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9 Andropogon gerardii Calamagrostis brachytricha Carex appalachica ‘Blackhawks’ Big Bluestem Korean Feather Reed Grass Appalachian Sedge From its beginnings in the American Thick clumps of grassy foliage at 2’ are Fine-textured Appalachian sedge grows tallgrass prairie to the new American followed in late summer with puffy in clumps 12” tall in the dry shade of landscape, this exciting new cultivar -of pink tinted upright plumes at 3 1/2’. the eastern North American woodlands. fers contrasting burgundy-black foliage Blooms fade to cream and then become The very narrow arching leaves soften in mid-summer and stunning maroon cinnamon-colored for the winter months. a rocky landscape making it perfect for inflorescences in August and Septem- The strong vertical line complements the dry, shady woodland path or rock ber. 24-30” tall foliage and burgundy other grasses with arching habits, as well garden. flower stems reach and overall height of as many flowering perennials. Handles Plant 10” apart. 5-7’. Early season foliage is green and be- moist, but well-drained soil, and will comes darker as the summer progresses. tolerate some shade quite happily. Plant 24-30” apart. PP#27949 MBH Plant 24” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9 Zones 3 - 8 Ornamental Grasses Gold = Sun, Green = Shade + Level deer resistance Heavy Medium (see page 5 for program details) Traffic Traffic Complimentary Shade Part Shade/Sun Sun Native Attracts Butterflies/Hummingbirds Cut Flower F Fragrant 94 The Perennial Farm is “The Delivery Specialist” with deliveries to most locations 2-3 times per week The Perennial Farm • Tel: 410-592-6106 • Fax 410-592-8338 • eFax 410-558-6659 • www.perennialfarm.com 95 Carex buchananii Carex cherokeensis Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ Carex oshimensis Leatherleaf Sedge Cherokee Sedge Variegated Japanese Sedge EverColor® Everest Native to New Zealand, this clump-form- ¼” wide shiny leaves are upright and A clump-forming grass 12” high with ing sedge has very thin upright copper- arching, forming 12-18” tall clumps weeping, narrow yellow grass blades Sedge Dark green narrow leaves are edged brown leaves that are slightly arching that spread by underground rhizomes. with green edges, this Carex is evergreen, with cool white stripes offering a clean and provide remarkable texture and This mostly evergreen sedge is a south- grows best in partial shade, and is east and south central U.S. native that crisp contrast in the rock garden or color, especially in the rock garden. The valuable as a ground cover, for edging, prefers moist, well-drained soil but container. The evergreen fountain of 2’ tall foliage also makes a great addition in woodland settings, rock gardens, and will tolerate some standing water or foliage grows 12-18” tall by 18” wide. to mixed containers and fall displays. pond areas. Try Carex in combination somewhat dryer conditions. Drooping Leaves are a bit narrower than ‘Silver Prefers well-drained soil and may be with a blue Hosta such as ‘Blue Cadet’, whitish inflorescences appear in spring Sceptre’. PP#20955 short-lived at only 2-3 years. and age to brown. Trim lightly in late Epimedium rubrum, and spotted Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. winter. Plant 18” apart. Pulmonaria. Plant 18” apart. Zones 6 - 9 Zones 6 - 9 Zones 45 - 9 Zones 5 - 9 Carex elata ‘Aurea’ Carex dolichostachya Carex oshimensis EverColor® Bowles Golden ‘Gold Fountains’ Everillo Golden Variegated Sedge Golden Sedge Sedge Ornamental Grasses Positively glowing in the moist, partial Same weeping, graceful, narrow leaf ‘Everillo’ is a bright yellow to chartreuse shade it loves best, ‘Bowles Golden’ Carex blades as ‘Evergold’, which make such dramatic fountain of foliage, ideal for is a clump-grower with a solid yellow leaf a graceful presence in the part shade, brightening up the shade or container blade. At 2–3’ in height, it has a distinct but this 12” Carex is a soft green color garden. A little morning sun gives the upright, rather than weeping growth with a golden edge. The effect is a leaves a golden appearance. Grows to 12” habit. At the water’s edge or massed in lovely golden glow in a dark spot. Try Ornamental Grasses Ornamental tall in moist, well-drained soil. PP#21002 with a blue-leaved Hosta such as the shade, you will find it very showy, Plant 18” apart. ‘Halcyon’, Alchemilla mollis, and the indeed. dark green of Helleborus or Bergenia. Plant 12” apart. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 7 Zones 5 - 9 Carex pensylvanica Carex glauca Carex laxiculmus Carex pensylvanica Carex plantaginea ‘Blue Zinger’ Pennsylvania Sedge Seersucker Sedge / Plantain-leaf Bunny Blue® (‘Hobb’) This Native grows in dry to moist woods Blue Sedge Bunny Blue Sedge Sedge in the mountains from West Virginia Native to moist woods of eastern North Gracefully arching blue grass-like foliage is Tidy 8-12” tall clumps of ½” wide frosty somewhat more clump forming than the to Alabama and Georgia. It forms soft, America, this sedge has broad puckered blue leaves make an attractive ground grass-like, lumps of very narrow, straight species and is a bit taller at 10- 15” leaves that are bright green and 1+” cover or companion to shade-loving bright green leaves. The clumps spread 16”. Performs well in moist soils but will perennials. A bit slow to spread, this wide. Textured tufted foliage forms tolerate drought once established. Use as quickly and are soft and curl gently turn- clumps 8-10” tall and 10-12” wide. seed selection of a North American ing pale brown in the winter. Use this in a contrasting texture/color to Heuchera native of rich woods and moist stream Makes a nice addition to the woodland masses to soften/ brighten adamp shady ‘Plum Pudding’ or Actaea ‘Hillside Black banks will prefer an average to moist, path. area. Beauty’. well-drained site.