Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 37) D. Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’ Pennisetum glaucum ‘Purple Baron’ D This miniature fountain grass has foxtail flowers that are only about 2" long, and its 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. Height 10–12" Spacing 1' Zones 6–9 PEN-LBUN $5.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Honey’ This variegated miniature fountain grass is a white-centered sport of ‘Little Bunny.’ The tiny, narrow, variegated leaf clump is topped with miniature tan bottlebrush plumes. Height 10–12" Spacing 12–18" Zones 6–9 PEN-LHON $5.99 E. Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Moudry’ This tall plant adds dramatic height to gardens and large containers. Purple baron millet grass is a compact millet. Like ‘Purple Majesty,’ young ‘Purple Baron’ plants are green. The stem and midrib of the foliage turn purple after about eight leaves have developed, and the foliage will turn dark purple when the plants are grown outside in full sun. ‘Purple Baron’ performs well in borders, mass plantings, and mixed containers, and makes a great addition for spring-to-autumn displays. Dark purple seedheads. Height 3' Spacing 2'+ Zones 9–11 PEN-PBAR $7.99 G. Pennisetum glaucum ‘Purple Majesty’ E Black-flowering fountain grass is a neat, upright mound of dark-green, glossy foliage. Striking purple-black bottlebrush plumes emerge on stiff stems in late fall. Height 2–3' Spacing 2–3' Zones 6–9 PEN-MOU $5.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘National Arboretum’ AAS 2003 Gold Medal Flower Award winner. Thrives in summer heat. The immature golden spikes can be cut and used for floral arrangements, and the mature spikes turn a shiny purple. Height 4–5' Spacing 3' Zones 9–11 PEN-PMAJ $5.99 H. Pennisetum macrostachyum ‘Burgundy Giant’ F G Black bottlebrush flowers are consistently held high above this rich green mounded grass. Wide blades add to the beauty of this late blooming fountain grass. Height 2–3' Spacing 2–3' Zones 6–9 PEN-ARB $5.99 F. Pennisetum alopecuroides This giant burgundy fountain grass has very upright, wide foliage growing from culms. Deep burgundy in color. Its purple, foxtail-like flowers are also very large. A tender perennial, but a rapid grower that blooms continuously. Prefers well-draining soil. Height 4–6' Spacing 2–3' Zones 9–11 PEN-BUR $7.99 I. Pennisetum messiacum ‘Red Buttons’ H I var. ‘Viridescens’ Smoky-purple flowers appear in early fall over a compact mound of glossy green foliage. This is a black-flowering selection for northern regions or areas with cooler summers. Height 2–3' Spacing 1' Zones 6–9 PEN-VIR $5.99 Green foliage with burgundy highlights. Beautiful red blooms become buff white with maturity. Prefers well-draining soil. Semi-evergreen. Height 18–24" Spacing 2–3' Zones 7–9 PEN-RBUT $5.99 www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 37 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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