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CARE
Festuca Elijah’s Blue
Cortaderia Pampas Grass
GRASSES, Ornamental CORTADERIA, PAMPAS GRASS Hardy, evergreen, clump-forming, with arching leaves and tall plumes from late summer into fall. A drought-tolerant sun lover. Zones 6-9. 41457—C. selloana, Pampas Grass. Tall, showy white plumes, 8 to 12 feet tall. (PN)
FESTUCA, BLUE FESCUE
97479—F. ovina glauca Elijah’s Blue. Bright steel-blue color won’t brown out in the heat. Evergreen, 10 inches tall, with needle-like leaves. Prefers dry conditions and sandy soil, with full sun in the north, light shade in the south. Zones 4-8. (PP, PN,QC,QT)
Miscanthus Strictus
Pennisetum Vertigo
MISCANTHUS SINENSIS Ultra-hardy, clump-forming, with plumes appearing from midsummer into autumn and often staying attractive through winter. Cut down in spring to stimulate growth. Likes moist soils and full sun. Best plumes develop in hot weather. Zones 5-9. 94426—Gracillimus. (Eulalia, Maiden Grass.) Upright, arching silverygreen leaves grow 6 feet high and 4 feet wide. Fine, feathery plumes in late September. (PP, QC) 97481—Strictus. (Porcupine Grass.) Similar to Zebra Grass, it features creamyyellow stripes that run across the leaf blades. Growing to 6 feet, it prefers full sun to light shade. (PP, QC) 19409—Cheyenne Sky. NEW! (PW, QK, QT) 21553—Devil Dust. NEW! (PW, QK, QT)
PENNISETUM, FOUNTAIN GRASS. Moderately hardy, with narrow, arching leaves and feathery plumes from summer to autumn. Mulch to avoid frost damage. Prefers sun.
NEW! Miscanthus Gracillimus
Miscanthus Cheyenne Sky
94428—P. alopecuroides Hameln. (Dwarf.) Coppery-rose flowers on plants 2 feet tall. Zones 5-9. (Not pictured.) (PP) 41123—P. setaceum Rubrum. Purple leaves; height 2 to 3 feet. Zones 8-10. (PN, QK, QM,QC) 57310—P. Red Riding Hood. A dwarf burgundy fountain grass. Adds height to containers without overgrowing. Blooms appear in summer and fall. Stays under 3’ and compact enough for small borders. (QK, QT) 19657—P. Vertigo. (QK, QT)
NEW! Miscanthus Dust Devil
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Pennisetum Red Riding Hood
Pennisetum Rubrum
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