Emerald Coast Growers Catalog - Summer 2008 - (Page 44) Ornamental Grasses Ornamental grasses offer some of the greatest variety and diversity of any of the groups of perennials. Whether used in mass plantings to create drifts of color, or as a single, eye-catching specimen, there is a grass (or two) for every situation! Blades of grass not only introduce a strong, upright line in nature, they also catch the wind, adding movement and sound to the landscape. Acorus g. ‘Pusillus Minimus Aureus’ Acorus g. ‘Oborozuki’ Acorus g. ‘Variegatus’ Andropogon virginicus Acorus Sweet flag — Part shade, shade gramineus ‘Pusillus Minimus Aureus’ Miniature variegated sweet flag. This tiny grass-like plant has eye-catching, bright gold leaf blades. Loves moist soil. 4" Zones 4–11 50 1.13 each 56.50 per tray g. ‘Oborozuki’ Sweet smelling, golden variegated foliage is great as a groundcover or container plant. 10–12" Zones 4–11 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray g. ‘Variegatus’ The creamy-white variegated leaf blades of this plant are stunning when used in contrast with other moistureloving perennials. 10–12" Zones 4–11 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray Andropogon virginicus — Sun Arundo Broom sedge NEW Giant reed grass — Sun, part shade Bouteloua Blue grama — Sun North American native. A strongly upright clumping grass. In late summer, green leaf blades give way to hues of red and purple and then bright orange in fall. Color remains through winter. Attractive in meadow gardens and natural areas. Extremely drought tolerant. 4' Zones 3–9 36 1.39 each 50.04 per tray gerardii NEW donax ‘Peppermint Stick’ Green and white variegated foliage that retains its vivid color in the heat! Introduced to U.S. by Greg Speichert. 12' Zones 6–11 21 2.49 each 52.29 per tray d. ‘Variegata’ Once called “the king of grasses,” this green and creamy-white variegated grass is striking as a specimen or as a screen planting. 8–14' Zones 6–11 21 2.29 each 48.09 per tray formosana Green, bamboo-like foliage with light, airy blooms that emerge pink and become buff colored as they dry. 8' Zones 5–11 36 1.31 each 47.16 per tray gracilis This small North American native holds its burgundy-red inflorescence horizontally from its stems. Best in mass plantings or in a container where its interesting habit will not go unnoticed. Also effective at the front of a border or in a rock garden. 15–18" Zones 3–10 36 1.39 50.04 per tray NEW Big bluestem NEW North American native. Dramatic blue-green foliage highlights this strongly upright clumper. Late summer brings on copper and maroon accents that last throughout winter. Its large size makes this grass a great selection for naturalizing, meadow plantings, and screening. 5–8' Zones 3–9 36 1.39 each 50.04 per tray Briza Quaking grass — Sun, part shade media Whimsical flower spikes rise a foot or more above the foliage. Excellent for fresh or dried arrangements. Rich, fertile soil. 2–3' Zones 4–10 50 .83 each 41.50 per tray =Native Toll Free 1.877.804.7277 44 www.ecgrowers.com http://www.ecgrowers.com
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