Festuca gautieri - bearskin fescue Bearskin fescue or spiky fescue is a lovely perennial with bright green, narrowly linear, inward inrolled leaves that look spiky but are very soft and nice to touch indeed. The plant naturally forms small mounds and spreads very slowly. Its name bearskin fescue may sound just right if you imagine a bear … Contributed by havlis 03.03. 2015 14:00:40 (37829 readers) | |
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' - switchgrass Switchgrass comes from Canada and USA and its variety “Prairie Sky” offers the bluest possible version of it. Erect leaves tend to arch in its last third. Beginning of autumn it produces long spikes of broad, weeping panicles of tiny flowers. It is best grown in sunny and warm areas, in well-drained … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:16:52 (29716 readers) | |
Hibanobambusa tranquillans 'Shiroshima' - bamboo Unlike other varigated cultivars, this plant is a natural hybrid from Japan, considered one of the most beautiful bamboos. It has very large upto 25cm long leaves with stunning creamy-white varigation. Depending on the amount of sun during summer, it may announce coming of cooler weather tipping the … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:09:33 (41005 readers) | |
Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem The Grass Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a native American prairie grass. It is also know as Sagegrass or Beard grass. It can reach up to 3-4 and has a blueish hue to the leaves. The leaves turn a rich orangy wheat color in fall. … Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 13:03:39 (16743 readers) | |
Muhlenbergia mexicana - Mexican muhly Muhlenbergia mexicana (Mexican Pink Satin Grass); Hardy in zones 7-10. A very hardy grass. In cooler zones use as an annual. Soil: Normal to Wet; Sun: Heavy Shade to Full Sun; Height: 12-24 … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 11:24:01 (26362 readers) | |
Eragrostis trichodes - Love Grass Love Grass produces a heavy fibrous root system and spreads by seed and rooting at the nodes. It does especially well on sandy land, but can be used on heavier soil, also. It grows to a height of 2 to 4 feet tall. It can be found growing in the Great Plains from Illinois to Texas. It is a cold and drought … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 12:23:30 (18666 readers) | |
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Cymbopogon citratus - West Indian Lemon Grass Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus), a native of India, is widely used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Lemon grass is a perennial, which means once you plant it, the grass comes back year after year. Depending on the area you live in the plant will go dormant in the winter. In harsh climates the plant … Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 09:43:16 (21726 readers) | |
Bambusa graminea - bamboo Synonym: Pleioblastus gramineus; Long, shiny green willowy leaves on slender branches. Suitable for sunny and shaded areas. Leaves are 20 cm long, 2 cm wide. Excellent for hedges or mixed arrangements. In CR it is considered hardy down to -20°C, however, each site has its own micro climate. A closed … Contributed by havlis 19.10. 2007 10:19:20 (19901 readers) | |
Dendrocalamus strictus - Iron Bamboo Iron Bamboo is the common name for the genus and species Dendrocalamus strictus. Native to India, it is unique in that it is thick-walled, often solid, and probably the strongest bamboo in the world. Max. Height: 60 feet; Max. Diameter: 5 inches; Min. Temperature: 25º F … Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 10:01:08 (32245 readers) | |
Sorghum bicolor - Broom Corn Sorghum bicolor var. technicum; 5-6 ft. Tender Annual; Lovely sprays of broomlike tops fill with red seeds at maturity. Tie several together for a terrific broom. Great in dried flower arrangements. Excellent forage for birds. Easy to grow. Direct seed in garden 4-6 seeds per foot when all danger of … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 07:50:02 (29297 readers) | |
Cortaderia fulvida - Toetoe Huge rounded mound of broad arching leaves with golden-bronze arching plumes in summer. Grows 7 feet tall. The Golden Plume Pampas Grass has a finer foliage than the Pink and White Pampas Grasses, and is earlier flowering (July into August). … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 09:16:16 (19587 readers) | |
Bambusa arundinacea - Thorny Bamboo From South China, this tall 100 bamboo is a large, lush ornamental but also is used in the tropics as a timber source and for paper pulp. The young stem sprouts are edible. Must be kept quite warm. Lives up to its name by creating an impenetrable wall of long hooked thorny branches. Once established … Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 10:13:20 (25792 readers) | |
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Dendrocalamus membranaceus - May Sang Bamboo A 50 tall clumping bamboo from Burma with straight culms. It develops 4 diameter canes that are bright green with green leaves. Can tolerate some cold to 34 F. It is ideally grown in full sun in warm zones with high humidity. A beautiful lowlands species noted for its very smooth straight erect lower … Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 09:55:12 (22345 readers) | |
Eragrostis elliottii - Elliott's Love Grass, Blue Eros Blue Eragrostis (Love Grass)Graceful, Native Grass Maintains Its Flowing Beauty Until Winter! This Native American grass is graceful in form with narrow, blue foliage. The airy flower plumes begin appearing in July, maturing to a tan color in August and gradually to a lighter straw color in the fall. … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:05:26 (29329 readers) | |
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' - Black Mondo Grass Each 6 tall circular mound is composed of truly black 1/4 wide foliage. Spreading by rhizomes, a single plant will make a nice 20 wide mat in 2 years. For fast coverage, we plant on 8 centers. This easy-to-grow groundcover makes a great backdrop for blues, golds and good imaginations. Plant in part sun … Contributed by amazon 01.07. 2007 21:55:53 (103345 readers) | |
Andropogon gerardii - Big Bluestem, Turkeyfoot Big Bluestem is a clump forming perennial grass. The lower stems are purplish or bluish color and the leaves are 1/2 inch wide and up to 20 inches long. The arrangement of the flowers in three dense elongate clusters is the reason for the common name of turkey-foot grass. It grows best in moist well … Contributed by amazon 01.07. 2007 21:34:26 (13103 readers) | |
Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea' - Pink Pampas Grass Superb for fresh or dried arrangements! Dusty-Pink Feathers of Late-Summer Color! Fresh green foliage reaches 6 to 12 feet tall, topped by long, thick featherdusters of bloom that last for weeks! Unsurpassed for glorious texture and color in the landscape, this pink Pampas Grass is the star of any garden … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:32:52 (28470 readers) | |
Isolepis cernua - Fiber Optic Grass It looks like a rush, even a lighted fiber optics lamp, but it really is a sedge. For a perpetually wet or boggy area, this sedge might do the trick. This is a great grass for mixed containers, giving them movement and interest. Fiber Optic Grass is native to Southern Europe, the British Isles, and Northern … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:26:59 (24070 readers) | |
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Lagurus ovatus - Bunny Tails Soft, furry flower heads are excellent for dried bouquets. Use in borders, backgrounds, pots or for cutting. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Grows 12 inches high. Hardy in zones 5-9. It will also drop seeds that come up year after year! Plant 12 part. Also known as Rabbit s Tail Grass or Hares … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:24:00 (21918 readers) | |
Festuca glauca - Blue Fescue Grass Fescue develops deeper foliage color when grown in full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade, and should be grown in part shade in areas with hot summers It is drought tolerant, and grows best in poor, sandy, well drained soils. It cannot tolerate heavy, wet soils or constant high humidity. Blue fescue … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:20:44 (43186 readers) | |
Andropogon geradii - Big Bluestem Big Bluestem is a clump forming perennial grass. The lower stems are purplish or bluish color and the leaves are 1/2 inch wide and up to 20 inches long. The arrangement of the flowers in three dense elongate clusters is the reason for the common name of turkey-foot grass. It grows best in moist well … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:18:16 (15699 readers) | |
Cortaderia selloana - Pampas Grass Superb for fresh or dried arrangements! Dusty-Pink & White Feathers of Late-Summer Color! Fresh green foliage reaches 6 to 12 feet tall, topped by long, thick featherdusters of bloom that last for weeks! Unsurpassed for glorious texture and color in the landscape, this pink Pampas Grass is the star … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 08:58:40 (19583 readers) | |
Nassella tenuissima - Mexican feather grass, Mexican needle grass Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima) Extremely delicate and soft in appearance. Beautiful in naturalized settings. Grows to a mature size of 18-24 tall x 18-24 wide. Hardy in zones 6-9. … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 08:49:35 (25553 readers) | |
Festuca cinerea - Blue Fescue Striking ornamental forms grassy, tuft-like clumps 8 across, 8-12 high. Powder Blue Festuca s foliage accents paths, rock gardens, beds and needs watering only during drought. Attractive white plumes appear in midsummer. Hardy plants multiply rapidly. Plant 8 apart. Shipped in 3 pot. Deer tend to avoid. … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 08:16:29 (46479 readers) | |
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Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - Ice Dance Sedge A bright groundcover for a shady spot in your garden. Award-winning Ice Dance has long shiny leaves trimmed in bright white. It spreads slowly make a tidy, non-invasive groundcover and safe habitat for small songbirds and other wildlife. An excellent alternative to ivy and pachysandra. In late summer … Contributed by amazon 20.05. 2007 19:04:59 (29897 readers) | |
Carex comans 'Bronze' - New Zealand Hair Sedge Rich Honey Tones All Year! Coppery with pink tints in spring, then golden-amber till frost! Now here s a nice change of pace for your edging, containers, and border accents! Bronze Carex is just what its name promises -- an ornamental grass (easy and carefree!) that keeps its honey-toned leaves right … Contributed by amazon 20.05. 2007 18:58:28 (34340 readers) | |
