Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 42) Japanese silver grass A. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Super Stripe’ A Lemon grass E. Cymbopogon citratus Banded Japanese silver grass. This grass, from Blooms of Bressingham, has thick, gold bands on wide blades. The small, clumping mound is an outstanding specimen for the front of a border. Height 3–5' Spacing 2–3' Zones 6–10 MIS-SUP $8.99 B. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Variegatus’ A handsome, clump-forming grass that grows upright and slightly arching. It has light-green foliage that is strongly lemon-scented. Has long, thin, gray-green leaves and a scallion-like base. This tender plant can be over-wintered in a sunny window. Inconspicuous or absent flowering. Height 2–3' Spacing 2' Zones 9–10 CYM-CIT $5.99 Little bluestem B Schizachyrium ‘Prairie Blues’ Pewter-blue ribbon-like foliage bears silver seedheads in late summer. Orange highlights in autumn. Height 3' Spacing 1–3' Zones 3–9 SCH-PRA $5.99 Schizachyrium scoparium Little bluestem is a clump-forming, fine-textured grass. An ideal grass for managed meadows for its tolerance of varying soil conditions. Excessive moisture and fertile soil will cause the tall flower stems to fall over. Considered drought tolerant once established. Attracts birds and butterflies (larval food). Height 2–4' Spacing 1–3' Zones 3–10 SCH-SCO $5.99 F. Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blaze’ Variegated Japanese silver grass. A vintage cultivar, variegated Japanese silver grass has been used in garden landscapes since the beginning of the 20th century. White and green variegated foliage arches heavily, creating a very wide mound. Blooms mid- September. Prefers well-draining soil. Height 5–7' Spacing 3–5' Zones 5–10 MIS-VAR $7.99 C C. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ This fine-bladed native grass is multi-talented: striking vertical effect when mass planted, and brilliant fall color of reds and oranges in a garden or container. Height 2–4' Spacing 1–2' Zones 3–10 SCH-BLA $6.99 Zebra grass. This classic garden cultivar is characterized by its banded variegation of goldenyellow bars. The foliage habit of zebra grass is more arching than upright, distinguishing it from ‘Strictus’ (porcupine grass). Blooms appear in September and emerge pinkish copper. Prefers well-draining soil. Height 8' Spacing 3–5' Zones 5–10 MIS-ZEB $7.99 D. Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens ‘Autumn Red’ G. Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’ Prized for its cool hues of blues and purples, this grass fits in both a formal or casual garden. Height 2–4' Spacing Zones 3–10 SCH-BLU $6.99 Love grass D Eragrostis elliottii ‘Wind Dancer’ Blue love grass. A very exciting plant that makes a 3’ wide clump of narrow, powder-blue foliage. Airy plumes to 3’ beginning in May. In October, the plumes remain as nice as when they first opened. Superb as a border or specimen plant. From Fantastic Foliage™. Height 3–4' Spacing 3' Zones 6–10 ERA-ELL $5.99 H. Eragrostis spectabilis Autumn flame grass. With its brilliant, red-orange fall foliage, this will be the star of your fall garden! A great selection for northern climates. Needs moist, well-draining soil. Height 3–5' Spacing 3–4' Zones 4–8 MIS-PUR $7.99 Purple love grass. This native grass forms spreading clumps of coarse blades that transform in late summer into a fine-textured haze of reddish-purple panicle blooms. Beautiful in mass plantings. Height 18–24" Spacing 2–3' Zones 5–9 ERA-SPE $5.99 42 www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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