Elijah Blue Fescue
(Festuca ovina var. glauca ‘Elijah Blue’)—Low tufted grass with fine, silver-blue foliage. Needs well-drained soil and full sun. Height 6-10”, spread 8-12”.

FOREST GRASS
Japanese Forest Grass
(Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’)—A bright, small grass selection that does great in the shade. Bright yellow foliage, accented with green stripes. Leaf coloration is best in light shade. Height 12-18”, 18-24”.

FOUNTAIN GRASS
Annual Purple Fountain Grass
(Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’)—Outstanding ornamental purple foliage and foxtail blooms. Makes a large, attractive clump in one season. Although this plant technically is a perennial, it is not winter hardy enough to make it though our winters, so treat as an annual. One of the best! Height 3-4’. A 2003 Pride of Kansas Selection.

Black-seeded Fountain Grass
(Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Moudry’)—A handsome form with long black plumes of flowers in the fall atop dark green foliage. Looks great incorporated into perennial borders. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’.

Dwarf Fountain Grass
(Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’)—Probably the best of the fountain grasses and definitely the most popular. Handy short habit makes it useful in a variety of settings. Showy, bottlebrush-like flower spikes adorn the plant through the late summer and on into the winter. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’.

Fountain Grass
(Pennisetum alopecuroides)—A very popular grass with showy, 5-7” long, bottle brush-like plumes late in the summer. Creates a wonderful effect. Looks great as a specimen or in mass plantings. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.

Karley Rose Fountain Grass
(Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley Rose’)—An elegant selection with beautiful rose-purple flowers rising about rich green foliage. Height 2 1/2-3 1/2’, spread 2-3’.

Little Bunny Fountain Grass
(Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’)—Smallest of the fountain grasses reaching only 10-12” tall. Makes a small mound of soft green topped with cute little “bunny tail” plumes. Height 10-12”, spread 12-15”.

GIANT REED GRASS
Giant Reed Grass
(Arundo donax)—A bold, giant grass with bamboo-like canes and long, drooping, gray-green leaves. Foot-long flowers in late season. Height 10-14’, spread 4-8’.

Variegated Giant Reed Grass
(Arundo donax ‘Variegata’)— A variegated form of this giant of a plant. Leaves and stems are striped creamy-white, creating an explosion of color in the garden. Spring growth is most vibrantly colored, fading through the summer to yellow-green. Absolutely stunning! Height 10-14’, spread 4-8’.

HAIR GRASS
Bronze Veil Tufted Hair Grass
(Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Bronzeschleier’)—An attractive selection with bronze-green flower heads. A low-growing, evergreen grass that prefers moist to boggy locations and heavier soils. Can tolerate some shade and in fact it may even prefer shade through the hot summer months. Mass for best effect. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’.

MOOR GRASS
Skyracer Moor Grass
(Molinia caerulea var. arundinacea ‘Skyracer’)—A tall-growing selection with flowering stems that can reach up to 6-7’ in height. Foliage is shorter and takes on a terrific yellow-orange in the fall. The long stiff flower stems allow the flowers to dance with the slightest breeze. Height 5-7’, spread 5-7’.





 

Eldorado Reed Grass
(Calamagrostis acutifolia ‘Eldorado’)—This variegated selection of ‘Karl Foerester’ has dark green foliage with golden-yellow stripes running the length of the leaf blades. Vertical habit makes it a valuable accent and the bright foliage color only adds to that effect. Height 4-5’, spread 2-3’.

Karl Foerster Reed Grass
(Calamagrastis arundinacea ‘Karl Foerster’)—Upright, narrow habit. Showy, narrow, spikey blooms start out pink in mid-summer, turn golden tan in fall. Looks great in mass plantings. PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 2001. Height 4-5’, spread 2-3’.

Korean Feather Reed Grass
(Calamagrastis arundinacea var. brachytricha)—Delicate, rich green foliage turns a bright, clear yellow in the fall. The emerging flower spikes are a wonderful rosy-pink that matures to a golden wheat color. This selection does equally well in lightly shaded areas and full sun. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’.

Overdam Reed Grass
(Calamagrastis arundinacea ‘Overdam’)—A tight, tufted grass with showy green and white variegated foliage. Golden floral plumes develop in the summer adding vertical interest to the plant. Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’.

RIBBON GRASS
Variegated Ribbon Grass
(Phalaris arundinacea var. picta)—Green and white variegated foliage. Spreads vigorously, making it a good ground cover. Very tolerant of soils and growing conditions including both sun and light shade. Height 12-18”, spread 3-5’.

SEA OATS
Northern Sea Oats
(Chasmanthium latifolium)—Bamboo-like grass with light green leaves and showy, pendulous, oat-like seed heads. Blooms are excellent in arrangements. Height 2-3’, spread 12-18”.

SEDGE
Blue-Gray Sedge
(Carex glauca)—A slow spreading clump of blue-gray grass-like foliage. Tolerate of wet soils but does well in average growing conditions as well. Best in filtered shade. Height 10-12”, spread 2-3’.

Fox Red Curly Sedge
(Carex buchananii)—An unusual plant with a unique “ever-brown” appearance. Very narrow leaves remain cinnamon-brown throughout the year. Makes a unique specimen for the garden unlike anything else you will come across. Excellent for winter effect. Height 18-24”, 2-3’.

Variegated Japanese Sedge
(Carex morrowii ‘Aurea Variegata’)—A bright and showy selection with vivid golden-yellow and rich green variegated foliage. Does best in soils that don’t get too dry. Height 12-15”, 12-18”.

SILVER GRASS
Adagio Silver Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’)—Slender, silvery foliage forms a compact, graceful clump. Silvery-white blooms are held well above the foliage in the fall. Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’.

Autumn Flame Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Purpurascens’)—Very upright, almost vertical habit. Green leaves take on a bright orange-red color in fall. Magenta-colored fans appear early, mature to white. Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’.

Cabaret Silvergrass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Cabaret’)—Copper colored plumes appear in late summer. Wide ribbon-like leaves have a creamy white center. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’.

Dwarf Maiden Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yaku Jima’)—A compact version of Maiden Grass. Dark green, delicate blades form a graceful, vase-shaped clump. Early bloomer. Height 3-4’, spread 3-5’.

Giant Silver Grass
(Miscanthus x ‘Giganteus’)—A large form with a more upright habit. Deep green leaves hang from the stems creating a fountain-like appearance. Plumes emerge late in the season to add to the display. Height 8-10’, spread 4-5’.

NEW!—Gold Bar Silvergrass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gold Bar’)—Just like Porcupine Grass, but a little smaller. Bright, golden-yellow bars on green leaves and showy plumes late in the season. Great bright color for a dramatic effect. Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’.

Graziella Silver Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Graziella’)—This form is similar to Maiden Grass, but with a few improvements. Silvery plumes late in the season are held well above the foliage making a more dramatic display and fall color is a wonderful burgundy-bronze. Height 5-6’, spread 4-5’.

Little Kitten Silver Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Kitten’)—A very small form, compact in habit with narrow leaf blades. Does not flower very heavily. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’.

Little Zebra Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Zebra’)—Similar to Porcupine Grass but with a smaller growth habit. Green grass blades are banded with bright golden-yellow. Attractive pinkish-copper flower plumes late in the summer. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.

Maiden Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’)—A very popular form with narrow leaves and a graceful “fountain-like” habit. Showy plumes emerge late in the season to add to the display. Great for winter interest in the landscape. Height 5-6’, spread 4-5’.

Morning Light Silver Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’)—Graceful, fine-textured, clumping grass with pastel green and white variegated foliage. Feathery plumes in fall. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’.

Porcupine Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’)—A popular, wide-bladed variegated selection. Bright green leaves accented with yellow bands. Stands more erect than Zebra Grass. Height 6-8’, spread 3-5’.

Red-Silver Silver Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis ‘Rotsilber’)—The emerging flower plumes are a dramatic metallic-red before maturing to a silvery-white color. Slender fine-textured foliage forms a vase shaped clump. Height 5-7’, spread 4-5’.

Variegated Silver Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis var. variegatus)—An old-time garden favorite. Brightly colored, wide-bladed selection. Leaves are creamy-white, striped with green. Tolerant of light shade. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’.

SILVER SPIKE GRASS
(Spodiopogon sibericus)—Also known as Frost Grass. Compact size and a handsome habit make this attractive grass an excellent choice. Bold, bamboo-like foliage and airy, narrow panicles that are held well above the foliage create a dramatic effect when outlined with frost late in the season. Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’.

SWITCH GRASS
Dallas Blues Switch Grass
(Panicum virgatum ‘Dallas Blues’)—Steel blue foliage topped with pastel-mauve flower heads in the fall. One of the best for blue color. Extremely hardy selection. Height 6-8’, spread 3-4’.

Dewey Blue Bitter Switch Grass
(Panicum amarum ‘Dewey Blue’)—This North American native is a clump-forming beach grass found growing in dry sand dunes all along the East Coast. This selection has blue foliage and attractive seed plumes. Prefers dry, well-drained soils. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.

Heavy Metal Switch Grass
(Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’)—Clumping, steel blue foliage on very stiffly upright plants. Adds a wonderful contrast to the landscape. Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’.

Northwind Switch Grass
(Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’)—Sturdy, upright growth with steel blue stems and olive-green foliage. This is a taller-growing selection can reach 6’ in height over the course of the growing season. Use in mass plantings for screening, privacy and background plantings. Height 5-6’, spread 2-3’.

Shenandoah Switch Grass
(Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’)—A tough selection of one of our native prairie grasses, this is one of the few red-foliaged grasses available that will survive our winters. Foliage is tipped with deep, blood-red highlights and seed heads share the same color late in the season. Wonderful reddish-purple fall color. Height 3-5’, spread 2-3’.