Emerald Coast Growers Catalog - Summer 2008 - (Page 65) Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhly grass — Sun, part shade Pink muhly grass A native of the eastern United States and Mexico. Fine, darkgreen 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 dumosa Panicum Switch grass — Sun Bouteloua gracilis Juncus ensifolius virgatum This native of the American tall grass prairie 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 Schizachyrium Little bluestem — Sun scoparium Little bluestem is a clumpforming, fine-textured grass. Its tolerance of varying soil conditions makes it an ideal grass for managed meadows. 2–4' Zones 3–10 36 1.39 each 50.04 per tray Bamboo muhly grass 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 8–11, possibly colder 36 1.67 each 60.12 per tray lindheimeri 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 Chasmanthium latifolium Muhlenbergia capillaris Spartina Cordgrass bakeri Sand cordgrass — Sun, part shade NEW Deschampsia cespitosa Muhlenbergia dumosa Nassella — Sun Eragrostis elliottii Nassella tenuissima The green wire-like blades of this Florida native form a tight vase-shaped clump that performs exceptionally well along shorelines, ponds, and streams. Flood, drought, and salt tolerant. 3–4' Zones 8–11 36 1.51 each 54.36 per tray patens Mexican feather grass tenuissima A native grass of Mexico and Texas. Very fine, thread-like green foliage ending in strawcolored, 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 6–11 with well-draining soil 72 .81 each 58.32 per tray Saltmeadow cordgrass — Sun NEW Dense, wiry grass that is highly tolerant of flood, drought, and salt. Provides food and shelter to wildlife as well as beauty and stability to wet areas. In its native range, Spartina patens is used to vegetate and stabilize saline, brackish, and freshwater tidal streambanks. 3' Zones 8–11 36 1.51 each 54.36 per tray Eragrostis spectabilis Spartina bakeri Toll Free 1.877.804.7277 65 www.ecgrowers.com =Native http://www.ecgrowers.com
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