Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 34) ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Blue Lyme grass Leymus arenarius Metallic, blue-gray foliage. Tolerant of sand, sun, humidity, and drought. Inconspicuous flowers. Prefers heavy soil and is tolerant of water extremes. Deer resistant. Height 3–4' Spacing 3–4' Zones 4–9 LEY-ARE $5.99 A. Leymus arenarius ‘Blue Dune’ Blue oat grass B. Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Blue Oat Grass’ Feather reed grass Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ Has a wide white band down the center of each leaf blade. Creamy flowers that appear in midsummer turn to golden straw in the fall. Stunning in mass plantings. Height 3' Spacing 2–3' Zones 4–10 CAL-AVA $5.99 C. Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Eldorado’ Upright growth habit, low-maintenance, winter appeal, adds height to the garden, and has beautiful blooms and golden tan seedheads. Outstanding for it’s brilliant central golden variegation on the leaf blades. Height 4–5' Spacing 2'+ Zones 5–9 Drought- and heat-tolerant evergreen with powder-blue foliage and tall, tawny flower stems. Moderately drought tolerant. Height 24–30" Spacing 12–15" Zones 4–9 HEL-SEM $6.99 Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire Fountain’ CAL-ELD $9.99 D. Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ Bluer and more heat and humidity resistant than Leymus arenarius. Perfect for soil erosion problems. Tolerant of sand, sun, humidity, and drought. Tan flowers June–August. Deer resistant. Height 3–4' Spacing 3–4'. Zones 4–9 LEY-BLU $5.99 A A cool-season, evergreen, clump-forming grass with bluegray leaves radiating out like a bristly porcupine. The blue color occurs in dry soils and plenty of sun. In summer, light tan flowers appear on erect spikes that rise a foot above the foliage. Height 24–30" Spacing 12–18" Zones 4–9 HEL-SAP $8.99 B 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year. Upright clump and feathery plumes. Deep-green, lustrous foliage in early spring lasts to winter. Needs winter chill to bloom. Forms a purple inflorescence in May, holds its color for 6 weeks, then has wheat-like golden flower plumes from June to July. Needs moist, well-draining soil. Considered drought tolerant and deer resistant. Height 3–4' Spacing 2' Zones 4–10 CAL-KAR $6.99 Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Overdam’ Compact foliage is variegated with creamy-white vertical stripes. Silky, reddish-pink flower plumes bloom July through August. Must have winter chill to bloom. Non-invasive. Prefers moist, well draining soil, but is tolerant of various soil conditions. Smaller in dry sites. Considered deer resistant. Height 3–4' Spacing 1–2' Zones 4–10 CAL-OVE $5.99 Calamagrostis arundinacea ‘Brachytricha’ Korean feather reed grass Upright green foliage that holds a strong form all summer. In late summer pink-blushed flower spikes appear. Blooms well in shade. Yellow foliage in fall adds interest. Requires a moist, well-draining soil, especially when planted in full sun. Height 4' Spacing 2' Zones 4–10 CAL-BRA $5.99 34 www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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