Emerald Coast Growers Catalog - Summer 2008 - (Page 57) Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhly grass — Sun, part shade Pink muhly grass North American Native. Fine, dark-green foliage appears somewhat glossy. Showy blooms of delicate pink seed panicles float above the plant like soft clouds. 3' Zones 6–10 36 1.50 each 54.00 per tray 72 .93 each 66.96 per tray c. ‘White Cloud’ Selected from the native species. Thin green foliage supports fluffy white panicles from late summer through fall. Heat, drought, and humidity tolerant. From Superior Trees in Florida. 3' Zones 6–10 36 1.67 each 60.12 per tray dumosa Ophiopogon — Sun, part shade Black mondo grass Panicum continued NEW v. ‘Northwind’ A wonderful Panicum selection from Roy Diblik of Northwind Perennial Farm. A very strong, upright grower with wide, steel-blue foliage. Flower panicles occur in the middle of the clump, and appear as a red haze floating over its foliage, which turns golden-yellow in the fall. Fast grower. 7' Zones 4–10 36 1.46 each 52.56 per tray v. ‘Prairie Sky’ Similar in appearance to ‘Heavy Metal,’ although not as upright, and boasts a slightly bluer color. An excellent switch grass for a true blue color in the landscape. In the fall the plant is topped by a haze of sandy-colored flower spikes. Grows in a wide variety of soil types and moisture levels. Drought tolerant once established, but best with moderate water. 5' Zones 4–10 36 1.32 each 47.52 per tray 72 .90 each 64.80 per tray v. ‘Rotstrahlbusch’ Upright and arching, this cultivar has nice touches of burgundy-red color in autumn. May retain green coloring in hotter climates. Tolerant of a wide range of soils. 4’ Zones 4–10 36 1.32 each 47.52 per tray v. ‘Shenandoah’ Best burgundy-red coloring of all the switch grasses. Deep-green foliage takes on red hues by midsummer. The coloring becomes more pronounced until it turns deep burgundy-wine by September. Valued for its tight clumping habit, airy nature, and the hazy flower and seed heads that form late in the season. Tolerates a wide range of soil. 4' Zones 4–10 36 1.46 each 52.56 per tray 72 .93 each 66.96 per tray planiscapus ‘Nigra’ Beautiful evergreen groundcover. Valued for its deep purple-black foliage. 8–10" Zones 5–9 50 2.39 each 119.50 per tray Panicum Switch grass — Sun amarum ‘Dewey Blue’ Powder-blue foliage and blue-tinged flowers make this native beach grass an outstanding selection. Noted for its beauty as well as its usefulness in sand-dune stabilization. Selected and named by Rick Darke and Dale Hendricks. 5' Zones 5–9 36 1.50 each 54.00 per tray virgatum This North American native of the tall grass prairies is a warm-season grower and maintenance free. Attractive yellow fall coloring. Tolerates a wide range of soil. 4–8' Zones 4–10 36 1.13 each 40.68 per tray v. ‘Cloud Nine’ One of the taller switch grasses. Bluegreen leaves and an upright habit. Will turn an attractive, dark-golden color in autumn. Tolerates a wide range of soil. 7' Zones 4–10 21 1.79 each 37.59 per tray v. ‘Dallas Blues’ Probably one of the best wide-leaved blues. Soft, pastel-pink seed heads. 5–6' Zones 4–10 (PP11202 add .18 royalty per plant) 36 1.51 each 54.36 per tray v. ‘Heavy Metal’ Glaucous blue leaves and a strong upright form create a formal appearance that’s softened only by its delicate seed heads. Tolerates a wide range of soil. 5' Zones 4–10 36 1.46 each 52.56 per tray 72 .93 each 66.96 per tray Bamboo muhly grass North American Native. This bamboo-like, Southwest native is very distinct from other muhly species. Fine, light-green leaf blades grace slightly arching stems. Outstanding backdrop or container plant. 3–6' Zones 8–10 36 1.67 each 60.12 per tray lindheimeri North American Native. This grass is a heat-loving Texas native. Fine, blue-green leaf blades create a stunning mound that supports thick, white plumes that emerge in September. 3–5' Zones 6–10 36 1.67 each 60.12 per tray Nassella Mexican feather grass — Sun tenuissima North American Native. Very fine, threadlike green foliage ending in straw-colored, narrow seed heads. Extremely delicate and soft in appearance. A cool-season grower that will stay evergreen in cooler climates. Very drought tolerant. 18–24" Zones 6–10 with well-draining soil 72 .81 each 58.32 per tray Toll Free 1.877.804.7277 57 www.ecgrowers.com =Native http://www.ecgrowers.com
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