Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 39) Indian grass Sorghastrum nutans ‘Indian Steel’ A warm-season, clumping North American native grass with metallic-blue foliage. Upright, reddish-brown flowers with yellow anthers bloom from July to frost. Height 4–6' Spacing 2–4' Zones 3–10 SOR-IND $7.99 H Japanese forest grass H. Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ This slowly creeping, golden variegated grass is a unique foliage addition to shady beds or containers. Its graceful arching habit is reminiscent of running water. Hints of red and pink appear in fall. Deer resistant. Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-draining soil. Inconspicuous or absent flowers. Height 14–18" Spacing 1' Zones 6–9 HAK-AUR $9.99 SHADE www.santarosagardens.com Japanese silver grass Miscanthus, a genus of about 15 species, is a premier ornamental grass—a garden and landscaping favorite. Though the cultivars number in the hundreds, they have a lot in common. Miscanthus sinensis is bunch grass that forms large clumps and does not have rhizomes. The leaves grow upward and then cascade gracefully outward. The cultivars have showy flowers composed of many small spikelets. Extending from the spikelets are needlelike awns, and surrounding the spikelets are many hairs—beige, red, or pink. The foliage may be bronze or gold in the fall and holds up well in wintertime. Great as specimens, borders, screens, hedges, and background plants. Suitable for mass planting and useful as long-lasting decorative arrangements. Spring and fall are both appropriate planting times. Ideal conditions include full sun, bright shade, and fertile soil. They do fine near water, and require ample water in hot, dry conditions. I. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’ Miscanthus sinensis ‘Autumn Light’ I J Dwarf maiden grass. A compact plant forming a neat mound with a prolific production of blooms. Its narrow, green foliage arches nicely with blooms appearing by August. An excellent selection for smaller gardens and plantings. Prefers well-draining soil. Height 4–5' Spacing 3–4' Zones 6–10 MIS-ADA $7.99 J. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Arabesque’ Maiden grass. Also known as autumn light maiden grass. A large specimen with a full, arching form. Narrow green leaves give it a delicate appearance despite its large size. Blooms appear in September and fall foliage can be very beautiful. One of the more cold-hardy Miscanthus varieties. Prefers well-draining soil. Height 8' Spacing 4–6' Zones 4–10 MIS-AUT $7.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Bluetenwunder’ Japanese silver grass. Another excellent, compact variety of Miscanthus. Its fine, narrow green leaves are slightly more upright in form than ‘Adagio.’ Blooms attractively in September. Makes a wonderful smaller garden specimen and works well as a container plant. Prefers well-draining soil. Height 5' Spacing 3–5' Zones 6–10 MIS-ARA $7.99 Showy blue-gray foliage and a massive silvery-flowered bloomer. Prefers moist, welldraining soil in full sun for best performance. Will need ample water in hot, dry conditions. Excellent as a specimen and for privacy fencing. Considered deer resistant once established. Height 7' Spacing 3–5' Zones 6–10 MIS-BLU $7.99 www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 39 http://www.santarosagardens.com http://www.santarosagardens.com
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