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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.
Avalanche Feather Reed Grass Karl Forester Feather Reed Grass Overdamn Feather Reed Grass
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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.
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 Vairegated Fountain Grass
Blooming Wonder Maiden Grass
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