Emerald Coast Growers Catalog - Summer 2008 - (Page 60) Pennisetum continued purpureum ‘Prince’ Dappled purple foliage becomes even deeper purple as the summer gets hotter. Quite a change from most plants that fade in summer heat. The habit is much fuller than other purple grasses, and the growth is far more vigorous. A winter bloomer, ‘Prince’ doesn’t flower unless winter temperatures remain above freezing. 5–6' Zones 7–11 (PP18509 add .30 royalty per plant, includes tag) ×a. ‘Rubrum’ Purple fountain grass Top seller. A rapid grower and prolific bloomer with red-burgundy color throughout both foliage and foxtail-like flowers. A tender perennial that is everything an annual should be! Prefers well-draining soil. 3–5' Zones 9–11 21 1.74 each 36.54 per tray 36 1.13 each 40.68 per tray 72 .69 each 49.68 per tray NEW SIZE 105 .51 each 53.55 per tray Pennisetum p. ‘Prince’ 36 1.67 each 60.12 per tray p. ‘Princess’ From the University of Georgia and offered in the Athens Select™ Plant Collection. Similar to Pennisetum ‘Prince,’ but ‘Princess’ has a smaller form. 3' Zones 7–11 (PP17728 add .30 royalty per plant, includes tag) Phalaris Ribbon grass — Sun, part shade This old garden cultivar has been grown since the Victorian era. Its foliage is soft and vertical, tending to flop attractively, creating a natural look. Prefers moist areas such as streamside, but will thrive in containers. arundinacea ‘Dwarf Garters’ White-striped, variegated leaves and seed heads emerge a soft white color, turning brown in late summer. It is considered to be more “well-mannered” and upright than other Phalaris varieties. Also turns pink with cool temperatures. 12–15" Zones 4–9 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray a. ‘Strawberries and Cream’ Pretty in pink! A blush of color appears on the foliage when exposed to cool temperatures. 2–3' Zones 4–9 36 1.22 each 43.92 per tray 72 .81 each 58.32 per tray Pennisetum ×a. ‘Rubrum’ 36 1.67 each 60.12 per tray Pennisetum p. ‘Princess’ setaceum Tender fountain grass Green foliage forms an arching, slightly upright mound. Blooms are an attractive, soft, purplish-pink color that are excellent as cut flowers. A tender perennial. Prefers welldraining soil. 4–5' Zones 9–11 72 .72 each 51.84 per tray ×advena ‘Eaton Canyon’ Pennisetum setaceum Dwarf purple fountain grass Also called Red Riding Hood. Fine-textured, red-bronze foliage and red-bronze flowers in summer. Suitable for a small garden, and can be grown in containers. Low water needs, but prefers well-draining soil. 2–3' Zones 9–11 36 1.75 each 63.00 per tray =Native Toll Free 1.877.804.7277 60 www.ecgrowers.com http://www.ecgrowers.com
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