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GRASS, BLOOD  (Imperata cylindrical ‘rubra’)  Ht.  12-18 inches.  Spd.  24-36 inches.  Tolerates full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs.  Striking, blood red foliage.  This spreader is considered semi-decisuous.

GRASS, BOULDER BLUE FESCUE  (Festuca  glauca ‘Boulder Blue’)  Ht. 6-12 inches.  Spd. 12-20 inches.  Tolerates full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric).  Attractive evergreen, clump-forming plant. Intense blue color is sensational.  Produces beige seed heads early June to July.  This selection was made over 30 years ago in Golden, CO and has proven itself in our harsh front range climate.

GRASS, ELIJAH’S BLUE FESCUE  (Festuca glauca ‘Elijah’s Blue’)  Ht.  6-12 inch., spd. 7-12 inch.  Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs.  Selection of Blue Fescue with vivid blue foliage.  Useful for accents and border.  Prefers well-drained soil.

GRASS, BLUE OAT  (Helictotrichon sempervirens) Ht. 2-3 ft., Spd. 2-4 ft.  Tolerates full sun, low water needs (xeric).  Clump ornamental grass with striking bleu-green blades.  Soft, drooping seed heads appear above foliage in early summer.  Give this plant ample room to show-off.  Also known as Blue Avena Grass.

GRASS, AVALANCHE FEATHER REED (Calamagrostis x ‘Avalanche’)  Ht. 4-5 ft, Spd. 2 ft.  Full sun, low to moderate water needs.  Tolerant of a wide variety of soils, but prefers not to dry out.  Brighter color is apparent from the broad, white stripe centering each blade.  Creamy flowers appear mid summer and give way to golden straw in the fall.  A bright and vigorous selection from the Feather Reed Grasses.

GRASS, KARL FORESTER FEATHER REED  (Calamagrostis arundinacea ‘Karl Forester’)  Ht. 5-6 ft., Spd. 24 inches.  Tolerates Full Sun, low to moderate water needs.   2001 Perennial of the Year!  Evergreen grass with pinkish, feather bloom in spring that matures to gold in summer.  Tolerates moist and heavy soils as well.

GRASS, KOREAN FEATHER REED (Calamagrostis brachytrica)  Ht. 3 ft, Spd. 2 ft.  Part or afternoon shade, low to moderate water needs.  Also called foxtail grass, this is one of the few grasses that will perform well in light or afternoon shade.  Late summer blooms are highlighted with a pink tint, and turn to creamy white, finishing as golden straw in the fall.

GRASS, OVERDAM FEATHER REED (Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Overdam’)  Ht. 4-5 ft., Spd. 2 ft.  Full sun, low to moderate water needs.  A Feather Reed known for its bright yellow leaf margins.  This variegation matures to pinkish white, brightening the plants color.  Summer blooms are pinkish tan and eventually finish in typical fall gold.

GRASS, CASSIAN FOUNTAIN  (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Cassian’)  Ht.  2 ft., Spd. 1-2 ft.  Tolerates full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs.  A clump forming ornamental grass with graceful, silvery-green leaf blades.  Delicate fan-shaped seed heads appear in fall and remain through winter.  Distinct golden orange fall color.  Tolerates a wide range of soils.  Plant this grass in a place where it has plenty of room, as it will spread and is difficult to remove once established.  Great for dried arrangements.

Blood Grass Boulder Blue Fescue Elijah Blue Fescue Blue Oat Grass Avalanche Feather Reed Grass Karl Forester Feather Reed Grass Korean Father Reed Grass Overdamn Feather Reed Grass Cassian Fountain Grass . Blood Grass

GRASS, HARDY PAMPAS  (Erianthus ravennae)  Ht.  7-12 ft., spd. 4-5 ft.  Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs.  Large coarse textured grass.  Seed heads are long, silvery-white or beige, appearing in late September and holding through the winter.  Grass turns brown, tinged with orange or purple in fall.  Prune clump close to the ground in late winter or early spring to improve vigor and looks.  Works well in dried arrangements.

GRASS, HEAVY METAL SWITCH  (Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’)  Ht. 3-4 ft., Spd. 12-18 inches.  Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs.  “Rock on with Metallica blue foliage, Pink Floyd plumes, Yellow Leadbetter fall color and a stiff, upright Iron Maiden like habit.  Can be used as a small screen.” – Alameda Wholesale Nursery

GRASS, PRAIRIE SKY SWITCH  (Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Sky’)  Ht. 4-5 ft., Spd 2 ft.  Full sun, low to moderate water needs.  One of the bluest switch grasses available.  Bluish flowers fade to tan in the fall.  Prefers to remain moist, but will tolerate dry soils as well.  Switch grasses are native to our north American prairies, and have proven their adaptability on the front range.

GRASS, SHENANDOAH SWITCH (Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’)  Ht. 3-4 ft., Spd  18 inches.  Full sun, low to moderate water needs.  Wide green blades turn to blood red in late summer, and finish off in a rich burgundy.  Seed heads also carry this red tint, making this a perfect specimen plant.  Tolerant of dry to moist soils, as well as our alkaline soils.

Hardy Pampas Grass Heavy Metal Switch Grass Prairie Sky Switch Grass Shenandoa Switch Grass . Hardy Pampas Grass

GRASS, BLOOMING WONDER MAIDEN (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Blutenwunder’)  Ht. 4-5 ft., Spd 2-5 ft.  Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs.  This maiden grass blooms earlier than other varieties, and seems to be more prolific.  It fills in very quickly and is one of the more hardy varieties.  Tan fall foliage is beautiful through winter, although you’ll want to cut it back when the new spring growth reveals itself.

GRASS, GRACILLIMUS MAIDEN  (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’)  Ht. 4-5 ft., Spd.  24-60 inches.  Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs.  Rich green foliage produces tall spikes of feather-fine, textured, creamy white flowers. Tolerates a wide range of Colorado soils.

GRASS, MAIDEN PURPLE/FLAME  (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Purpurescens’)  Ht.  3-4 ft., Spd. 12-18 inches.  Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs.   Green foliage turns a rich purple in late summer.  Makes a great accent plant.  

GRASS, SARABANDE MAIDEN  (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Sarabande’)  Ht. 4-5 ft., Spd. 4-5 ft.  Full sun, low to moderate water needs.  This fast grower can turn into a large specimen, so give it room to grow.  Large silvery plumes reach higher than the plant, and reveal a feather soft texture.  Tolerates dry conditions and poor soils very well.

GRASS, VARIEGATED MAIDEN (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Variegatus’)  Ht. 4-5 ft., Spd. 4-5 ft.  Full sun, low to moderate water needs.  Variegated blades are half white and half green, giving this Maiden Grass a brighter color.  The fall color and winter interest are perfect, as this golden grass will stay standing through heavy snow storms.  It will adapt to most front range soils.

GRASS, ZEBRA MAIDEN  (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’)  Ht. 5-7 ft., Spd. 5-7 ft.  Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs.  The horizontal striping against green foliage gives this grass a tropical look good for potting, or for your landscape.  Beige flowers bloom in September and last into winter when golden foliage sets off well against the snow.

GRASS, JAPANESE BLOOD  (Imperata cylindrical rubra)  Ht.  1-2 ft., Spd. 2-3 ft. Tolerates full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs.  This handsome accent plant has green blades at the base turning to deep red at the tips.  Color intensifies towards late summer and fall.  Open upright growth habit.  Excellent planted in groups.  Should be given a protected site and well-drained soil in this region. 

GRASS, TUFTED HAIR (Deschampsia caespitosa)  Ht. 2-4 ft., Spd. 2ft.  Full sun, low to moderate water needs.  Native to Utah’s mountains and meadows, this grass grows in a clump forming habit.  We chose it for its adaptation to heavy and alkaline soils.  This grass is a survivor, used commonly in reclamation efforts of mining sites.  These characteristics should not take away from the beauty of the mature plant and its place in your landscape.

GRASS, VARIEGATED FOUNTAIN  (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yakushima’)  Ht. 3-4 ft., Spd. 3-4 ft.  Tolerates full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs.  Dwarf for of Fountain Grass.  Graceful seed heads are smaller, and more open that those of the species.  They appear above the foliage in early fall and persist through winter.  Flowers at an early age.  Has an attractive golden-bronze fall color.  Prune close to the ground each spring.  Good choice for an accent in smaller gardens or as a backdrop for a water feature. 

Blooming Wonder Maiden Grass Purple Flame Maiden Grass Sarabance Maiden Grass Variegated Maiden Grass Zebra Maiden Grass Japanese Blood Grass Tufted Hair Grass Vairegated Fountain Grass . Blooming Wonder Maiden Grass