Emerald Coast Growers Catalog - Summer 2008 - (Page 58) Pennisetum part shade a. ‘Little Honey’ Fountain grass — Sun, alopecuroides Probably the most commonly used of the cold-hardy fountain grasses. Narrow green leaves form a soft, arching mound. Seed heads are green in summer, becoming golden brown in autumn, resembling large foxtails. 2–4' Zones 6–9 36 1.13 each 40.68 per tray 50 .86 each 43.00 per tray a. ‘Cassian’ Variegated miniature fountain grass A white-centered sport of ‘Little Bunny.’ The tiny, narrow variegated leaf clump is topped with miniature tan bottlebrush plumes. 10–12" Zones 6–9 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray a. ‘Moudry’ Black flowering fountain grass Neat, upright mound of darkgreen, glossy foliage. Striking purple-black bottlebrush plumes emerge on stiff stems in late fall. 2–3' Zones 6–9 36 1.41 each 50.76 per tray a. ‘National Arboretum’ Black bottlebrush flowers are consistently held high above this rich-green mounded grass. Wide blades add to the beauty of this late-blooming Pennisetum. 2–3' Zones 6–9 36 1.41 each 50.76 per tray a. PennStripe™ Fountain grass A slightly smaller form of alopecuroides. Grows to a maximum height of 3 feet. Superb fall hues, turning golden with red-orange tints. A great dwarf Pennisetum selection for cooler regions. 3' Zones 6–9, possibly colder 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray a. ‘Hameln’ Compact fountain grass One of the best fountain grasses for mass plantings. Seed heads appear in July and open greenish-white, turning a creamy tan with maturity. Prefers well-draining soil. 2–3' Zones 6–9, possibly colder 21 1.85 each 38.85 per tray 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray 72 .83 each 59.76 per tray a. ‘Little Bunny’ NEW Variegated compact fountain grass Introducing a wonderful new variegated Pennisetum! Much like ‘Hameln’ in its habit with creamy-white and green striped blades. 2'–3' Zones 6–9, possibly colder (PPAF add .25 royalty per plant) 36 1.67 each 60.12 per tray a. ‘Piglet’ Miniature fountain grass Foxtail flowers are only about 2 inches long, and the foliage forms a neat little mound. Excellent for mass plantings when garden scale is on the smaller size. Also useful in rock gardens and pond-side plantings. Prefers well-draining soil. 10–12" Zones 6–9 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray Detail: Pennisetum seed head NEW Dwarf fountain grass Sized in-between ‘Hameln’ and ‘Little Bunny,’ this grass has shown its ability to be more floriferous and easier to grow. 18" Zones 5–9 (PPAF add .10 royalty per plant) 36 1.67 each 60.12 per tray Toll Free 1.877.804.7277 58 www.ecgrowers.com http://www.ecgrowers.com
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