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Grass, Avalanche Feather Reed

Calamagrostis x ‘Avalanche’ Ht 3-4 ft, Spd. 1-2 ft. Full sun, low to moderate water needs. A wide white varigated band along the center of the leaves. This grass has 3-4’ silvery-tan plumes in mid summer.
Grass, Blood

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

Helictotrichon sempervirens Ht 2-3 ft, Spd 2-4 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs (xeric). Clump ornamental grass with striking blue-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, Boulder Blue Fescue

Festuc glauca ‘Boulder Blue’ Ht 6-12 in, Spd 12-20 in. 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, 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.
Grass, Elijah Blue Fescue

Festuca glauca ‘Elijah’s Blue’ Ht 6-12 in, Spd 7-12 in. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. Selection of Blue Fescue with vivid blue foliage. Useful for accents and border. Prefers well-drained fertile soil.
Grass, Gracillimus Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’ Ht 4-5 ft, Spd 24-60 in. 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, Hardy Pampass

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 pruple 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 in. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. Handsome blue-gray blades form a dense upright clump. Airy panicle blooms appear in July, growing to 12”-16” above the foliage and maturing to a creamy tan in fall. Tolerant of a wide range of soil types and moisture levels. Turns yellow to red in the fall. A great accent for any garden. Switch Grass is native to North America and was a component of the nearly extinct tall grass prairie.
Grass, Karl Forester Feather Reed

Calamagrostis arundinacea ‘Karl Forester’ Ht 3-4 ft, Spd. 1-2 ft.. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. A selection of feather reed grass valued for its early bloom and adaptability to dry soils. Upright to arching growth habit. Burgundy flowers bloom late June through late July with attractive gold to tan seed heads persisting into winter. Tolerates most soils including heavy soils.
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, Prarie 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, Purple Flame Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Purpurescens’ Ht 3-4 ft, Spd 12-18 in. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. Once upon a time there was a fair maiden…Green Foliage turning to rich purple in late summer (don’t even have to kiss a toad!) 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, Shennandoah Switch

Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ Ht 3-4 ft, Spd 1-2 ft. Full sun, low to moderate water needs. The grass starts out red in June, by mid-summer it looks like Bloodgrass, and in fall it is a rich burgundy. This grass makes a good choice for a specimen plant. It is one of the shortest Switch Grass varieties available. Its attributes include naturalizing, attracting birds and suitable for cut and dried flowers.
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 ‘Variegata’ Ht 5-6 ft, Spd 5-6 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Ornamental clump grass with graceful green leaves that have a striking white margin. Delicate seed heads stand above leaves from early fall though the winter. Foliage turns bronze in winter. Prune close to the ground in late winter.
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.