Emerald Coast Growers Catalog - Summer 2008 - (Page 51) Imperata Japanese blood grass — Sun cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ A warm-season grass with translucent, upright-growing foliage emerging bright green with tips stained wine red. Increasingly red as the season progresses, becoming blood red by fall. 12–18" Zones 6–9 Ships FOB PA only. 50 1.29 each 64.50 per tray Juncus continued e. ‘Frenzy’ Luzula NEW inflexus (Fantastic Foliage™ Blue Arrows) Strong, upright habit. This blue-green rush can tolerate full sun and drought, and in turn be used as a pond plant. 2–4' Zones 5–9 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray pallidus (Fantastic Foliage™ Javelin) Upright, stiff green grass. Dramatic in containers as well as in the landscape. Winter interest. 4–5’ Zones 7–9 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray nivea Wood rush — Sun, part shade, shade Variegated corkscrew rush An eye-catching rush with tightly coiled green stems that sport a gold stripe down each blade. 6–12" Zones 5–10 36 1.67 each 60.12 per tray ensifolius Snowy wood rush Clusters of white, fluffy flowers appear in spring. Tolerance for moist soils makes this plant useful near ponds or other water features. 18–24" Zones 6–9 50 .99 each 49.50 per tray sylvatica Isolepis Swordleaf rush NEW Fiber optic grass — Sun cernua Dense, mop-like mounds are formed by fine, hair-like blades. Stunning next to the water’s edge or in a moist rock garden. Impossible to pass without touching! 10–12" Zones 7–10 36 .83 each 29.88 per tray Also called Flying Hedgehogs. A cute North American native rush with flat blades resembling a miniature iris. The round seed heads rise above the foliage and appear to be flying. Adorable addition to any pond or wet area. 6" Zones 3–10 36 1.39 each 50.04 per tray filiformis ‘Spiralis’ Greater wood rush This woodland sedge forms dense rhizomatous clumps, creating a continuous mat. Suitable as a groundcover. Foliage is shiny green with finely haired white margins. Drought resistant and easy to grow. 18–24" Zones 4–9 50 .99 each 49.50 per tray Leymus Blue lyme grass — Sun, part shade, shade Juncus Rush — Sun effusus ‘Big Twister’ Thread rush Dark green, wire-like foliage grows in a tangle of spirals resembling corkscrews. A great bog or pond plant. Prefers very moist to wet conditions. 14" Zones 5–11 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray 72 .81 each 58.32 per tray arenarius Metallic, blue-gray foliage forms an arching clump that is tolerant of sand, sun, and drought. 3–4' Zones 4–9 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray a. ‘Blue Dune’ Bluer and more heat and humidity resistant than is typical of the species. 3–4' Zones 4–9 36 1.37 each 49.32 per tray Melinis Ruby grass — Sun nerviglumis ‘Savannah’ Corkscrew Rush Pink crystals Wow—bold, upright spirals create a unique modern look! 18–24" Zones 5–11 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray 72 .81 each 58.32 per tray Showy pink flowers emerge in summer. Blooms carry well into fall. Excellent container and garden specimen. 18–24" Zone 9–11 50 .99 each 49.50 per tray Juncus ensifolius Juncus f. ‘Spiralis’ Leymus a. ‘Blue Dune’ Melinis n. ‘Savannah’ Toll Free 1.877.804.7277 51 www.ecgrowers.com =Native http://www.ecgrowers.com
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