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| Grasses | McCook, NE 69001 | |||||
| Perennials | ||||||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Flower Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) | 4-7' | 2-3' | m | Purplish | August-September | A clump forming prairie grass with silvery-blue foliage. |
| Calamagrostis x a. 'Avalanche' (Feather Reed) | 4' | 1-2' | mm | Gold | Early summer | Striking, variegated form of Karl Foerster, with wide, white, center stripe on each leaf blade. Feathery plumes. |
| Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed) | 5-6' | 2-3' | mm | Golden-tan | Early summer | Selection with fluffier seed heads. 2001 PPA PLANT OF THE YEAR. |
| Carex Bronze Curls (Sedge) *NEW* | 10" | 15" | ml | N/A | N/A | Dense tufts of brown leaves, thin strands, turning tan in fall, for groundcover or mixed pot. |
| Carex 'Fresh Look' (Sedge) | 3-4' | 1-2' | ml | N/A | N/A | Fast growing, drooping sedge has broad, deep green leaves. Great center plant in mixed containers. |
| Carex 'Silver Sceptre' (Sedge) | 9-12" | 9-18" | ml | N/A | N/A | Thick, silvery clumps of narrow, green leaves with white margins. A great selection to brighten up a shady spot. |
| Chasmanthium latifolium ( Northern Sea Oats) | 3' | 1-2' | mm | Tan | Summer | Open panicles of flattened oats dangling from stem tips in summer; light green spikelets become red bronze in fall. |
| Festuca 'Elijah Blue' (Tufted Fescue) | 10" | 10" | mm | N/A | N/A | Powder blue leaves hold color all year, dense compact clump for well drained soil. |
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| Perennial Grasses 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Hakonechloa macro 'Aureola' (Golden Japanese Forest Grass) *NEW* | 1-2' | 2-3' | ml | N/A | N/A | Arching, golden foliage, dainty seed panicles, reddish-pink foliage tones in fall. |
| Hakonechloa macro 'Naomi' ( Japanese Forest Grass) *NEW* | 3' | 3' | ml | N/A | N/A | Narrow green and cream-striped foliage in the spring. Summertime it takes on hints of pink,bronze and purple. Fall foliage turns mostly bronze. |
| Helictotrichon 'Saphirsprudel' (Oatgrass) | 12-18" | 15-24" | m | Creamy yellow | Summer | Tolerant of hot, muggy summers. Slightly wider blades show off intense blue color. |
| Imperata cylindrica ' (Japanese Blood Grass) | 12-18" | 12-18" | m | N/A | N/A | Striking accent plant. Can be invasive, so pick your site carefully. |
| Miscanthus 'Adagio' ( Maiden Grass) | 4' | 2' | m | Pink | August | Silver-gray narrow foliage. Plumes eventually turn white. |
| Miscanthus 'Autumn Red' / 'Flame' (Maiden Grass) | 3-4' | 2' | m | Silver-white | Fall | Compact variety with red to purple leaf color in the fall. |
| Miscanthus 'Gracillimus' (Maiden Grass) | 5-7' | 2-3' | m | Pale pink | fall | Feathery, fan-shaped plumes and neat narrow-leaved upright grass. |
| Miscanthus 'Morning Light' (Japanese Silver Grass) | 5-7' | 2-4' | m | Reddish-bronze | October | Nice grass with silver variegation. |
| Miscanthus 'Nippon' (Maiden Grass) | 4-5' | 2-3' | m | Creamy White | Early summer | Excellent in smaller gardens. Blooms from late June to fall. |
| Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Pink Cloud' (Pink Muhly Grass) *NEW* | 24" | 18" | m | Pink | Summer | Dense clouds of vivid pink, long blooming, drought tolerant. |
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| Perennial Grasses 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Panicum 'Dallas Blues' (Switchgrass) | 7' | 3-4' | m | Silver pink | Fall | Steely blue-purple foliage selection with many, very large flower panicles from early Sept. to frost. Robust plants. |
| Panicum 'Haense Herms' (Switchgrass) *NEW* | 4-5' | 3-4' | m | Silver pink | Fall | Shorter and more upright form of the species. Foliage has a slight blue cast in summer, red/burgundy in fall. Airy flower heads. |
| Panicum 'North Wind' (Switchgrass) | 4-5' | 2-3' | m | Silver pink | Fall | Upright, blue selection with wide blades that turn a golden yellow in fall. Vigorous. |
| Panicum 'Prairie Fire' (Switchgrass) *NEW* | 4-5' | 18-24" | m | Silver pink | Late Summer | The foliage emerges blue-green in the spring but by early summer leaves turn shades of deep red. Fall foliage is a butter yellow. |
| Panicum 'Ruby Ribbons' (Switchgrass) *NEW* | 3-4' | 2-3' | m | Silver pink | Late Summer | Deer resistant variety that emerges with blue-gray foliage that turns burgundy-red by mid summer. The foliage gets darker as the season progresses. |
| Panicum 'Shenandoah' (Switchgrass) | 4' | 2' | m | Silver pink | Fall | Dark red leaf tones in July, burgundy in August, to wine colored in September. |
| Pennisetum 'Little Bunny' (Fountain Grass) | 10-12" | 10-12" | m | White | August/ September | A miniature Fountain grass with fluffy, white blooms. |
| Saccharum ravennae (Hardy Pampas Grass) | 8-10' | 4-5' | m | Tannish- white | Fall | Tall stately plumes. |
| Schizachyrium 'Blaze' (Little Blue Stem) | 3' | 18-24" | m | Tan | Fall | Colorful, fine-leaved, warm season bunch grass. Russet-red through fall and winter. 1998 GreatPlants Perennial of the Year |
| Schizachyrium 'Blue Heaven' (Little Blue Stem)*NEW* | 4-5' | 24-30" | m | Reddish-purple | Fall | Upright habit, beautiful blue foliage and excellent fall color, in shades of red, burgundy and purple. |
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| Perennial Grasses 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade | |||
| Grasses | ||||||
| Annuals | ||||||
| Latin Name & Variety | Height | Width | Exposure | Fl. Color | Bloom Time | Comments |
| (Common Name) | ||||||
| Carex 'Weeping Toffee' (Sedge) | 16" | 12" | mml | N/A | N/A | Weeping brown sedge, iridescent copper foliage, stunning accent plant for moist soil. |
| Isolepis (Live Wire Grass) | 12" | 12" | mml | N/A | N/A | Unique, billowing mound looks like fiber optic strands, adds texture to combos. |
| Juncus 'Twisted Arrow' (Rush) | 12" | 12" | mm | N/A | N/A | Perfect for containers of all sizes and water or bog gardens. Attracts interest!! |
| Pennisetum 'Jester' (Ornamental Millet) | 42" | 36" | m | Blush | Summer | Unique foliage with wide, long leaves that begin chartreuse with burgundy accents, then burgundy, then bronze-purple. |
| Pennisetum 'Purple Majesty' (Ornamental Millet) | 3-5' | 1-2' | m | Blush | Summer | AAS Gold Medal Winner. Tall, dark and handsome. Nice for cut arrangements. |
| Pennisetum s. 'Fireworks' (Purple Fountain Grass) *NEW* | 18-24" | 15" | m | Burgundy-pink | Early Summer | Upright arching grass that is bursting with color. Deep burgundy midvein flanked with hot pink margins. |
| Pennisetum s. 'Rubrum' (Purple Fountain Grass) | 36-40" | 24" | m | Purple | Summer | Outstanding grass with purple foliage and spikes. |
| Pennisetum 'Vertigo' (Purple Fountain Grass) *NEW* | 36-48" | 24" | m | Purple | Summer | Bold texture and deep colored foliage make this a striking accent plant. |
| Setaria palmifolia 'Variegata' (Malaysian Palm Grass) | 3-5' | 2-3' | m | Cream/Tan | Mid Fall | Unique, pleated, palm-like leaves. Needs light shade. |
| Stipa 'Pony Tails' (Needlegrass) | 18" | 4" | m | Creamy | Summer | Graceful ornamental ColorGrass, forms a soft pony tail, for pot or bedding. |
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| Annual Grasses 2011 | m = Full Sun | m = Part Shade | l = Full Shade |