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Acorus gramineus `Minimus Aureus’
Dwarf Golden Japanese Sweet Flag (Zone 4)
A very cute, little plant great to tuck into tiny pockets of the garden. It is great to use in between stepping stones or as a filler in between plants. It’s golden grass-like foliage grows just 3" tall. It is a slow grower, but eventually can spread up to 12". Prefers full to part sun and can tolerate moist areas. Also, deer resistant.
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Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’
Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Zone 5)
This sweet flag is similar to ‘Variegatus’ only with golden variegation. A wonderful plant for adding texture and coloration to the shade garden. Plants grow to 15" tall and spread approximately 12" wide at maturity.
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Acorus gramineus variegatus
Japanese Sweet Flag (Zone 6)
Cream and green variegated foliage decorates this acorus. Plants reach 10-12" tall and prefer full sun. A great plant for a moist or wet part of the garden as plants can stand very wet soil conditions.
...............Not available for 2008.

Arrhenatherum elatus bulbosum ‘Variegatum’
Bulbous Oat Grass (Zone 5)
Crisply variegated foliage with white and green stripes forms a nice groundcover. It is a vigorous grower with a prostrate habit, great to use in mass plantings or in containers. White seed heads bloom in May. Grows 12" tall and spreads 24". Prefers full to part sun.
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Bouteloua gracilis
Blue Grama/Mosquito Grass (Zone 3)
Native to North American prairies, this is a very tough drought tolerant grass. Blue Grama is a warm season grass that grows 6-10" in full sun and dry soil. Flowers develop in June and have interesting horizontal seed heads. Works well in a prairie, meadow, or naturalistic garden. Can also be used as a lawn substitute.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Briza media
Quaking Grass (Zone 4)
A cool-season evergreen grass that grows to 24" in bloom. The shimmering flowers emerge green in Early season and turn a beautiful golden color as they mature and "quake" in a gentle breeze. Easy to grow in full sun and a moist fertile soil. Looks best in masses and make an excellent dried flower for arrangements. May be cut back to 3" to encourage a "fresh" looking flush of growth.
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Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ (PPAF)
Feather Reed Grass (Zone 5)
A striking variegated form of the PPA Plant of the Year ‘Karl Foerster’. This introduction from Steve Schmidt has white centers that contrast nicely with the deep green margins. Unlike ‘Overdam’, the variegation remains crisp and showy all season long. This Mid-season bloomer grows to 48” tall by 24” wide and is great when used as a specimen or better when used in mass plantings.
...............Available in IMPACT and 2-Gallon containers.

Calamagrostis acutiflora ’Karl Foerster’
Feather Reed Grass (Zone 5)
Selected as the 2001 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year, ‘Karl Foerster' is truly a nice three-season grass. It begins its growth early in spring and is one of the earliest flowering of all the grasses we offer. The flower spikes emerge greenish-bronze in May and change over to a nice tan color as the season progresses. This grass is 3-4' tall in flower with the medium green, strap-like foliage growing to about 24". Very easy to grow in full sun and average (even heavy) garden soils. Great as a vertical specimen or used in masses with Rudbeckias and other fall blooming perennials.
...............Available in 1-Quart, IMPACT and 2-Gallon containers.

Calamagrostis acutiflora ’Overdam’
Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Zone 5)
A variegated selection of Feather Reed Grass. The foliage emerges in early spring green with a vertical variegation that is creamy-white tinged with pink. It grows to about 36" in flower, but is primarily grown for its foliage effect. The foliage looks best when grown in part-shade and average garden soils that are kept moist in the heat of summer. A very nice plant for texture and color in the garden.
...............Available in 1-Quart, IMPACT and 2-Gallon containers.

Calamagrostis brachytricha
Korean Feather Reed Grass (Zone 5)
This fine textured grass blooms later than our other Calamagrostis cultivars with pink inflorescences appearing in early fall. This warm season reed grass grows 4-5’ and can tolerate some shade. Plants need a lot of water until established, but once established are relatively drought tolerant and prefer average to dry soil.
...............Available in 1-Quart, IMPACT, and 2-Gallon containers.

Calamagrostis canadensis
Blue Joint Feather Reed Grass (Zone 4)
Narrow blue foliage has an upright growth habit and flower spikes that bloom all summer long. A long lived perennial that is tolerant of sun or shade. Grows 36" tall.
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Carex appalachica
Appalachian Sedge (Zone 3)
This little sedge makes a nice groundcover with a fountain-like habit that twists and swirls. Its fine texture and free form creates motion in the garden. It likes drier sites in sun or part shade, so it is very versatile and low maintenance. It can make a nice lawn substitute. It grows up to 12".
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Carex buchananii
Leather Leaf Sedge (Zone 7)
Eye catching 2’ tall tufts of russet copper leaves adds wonderful texture to the garden. This sedge can take sun or shade likes moist well-drained soils. It is perfect for containers or the mixed border. Should be treated as annual.
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Carex dolichostachya ‘Kaga Nishiki’
Gold Fountain Sedge (Zone 5)
'Kaga Nishiki' is a beautiful shade loving sedge with nearly evergreen striped golden foliage. The leaves are narrow and grow 10-12" tall and the plants are reported to be relatively drought tolerant once established. Cut back last year’s foliage in early spring before new growth starts. This cultivar performs best in a full sun to part shade site with moist, average soils. These are striking in mass plantings and can brighten up woodland paths.
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Carex elata 'Aurea'
Bowles Golden Sedge (Zone 5)
Stripes of green accent the delicate textured gold foliage. This sedge is well-suited for the moist or wet area of the garden and thrives even when grown in a few inches of water. The gold coloration is best when planted in full sun, however it is tolerant of drier soils when planted in shady conditions. Plants reach 18-30" tall.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Carex flacca (glauca)
Blue Sedge (Zone 5)
This is an excellent choice for a groundcover in a tough site! It features blue-gray foliage that slowly spreads but is not invasive. It grows to only 9" tall and prefers a moist loam in full sun but will adapt to almost any site including those with light to medium shade. The reddish inflorescence appears in mid-summer. Foliage should be cut back if ratty to produce beautiful new growth.
..............Available in 1-Quart container only.

Carex morrowii 'Gold Band'
Sedge (Zone 4)
This grass-like sedge has wide green leaves that are edged with a wide gold band, hence its name! Plants thrive in moist to wet soil and tolerate full to part shade. This clump-forming variety will reach 12-16" tall at maturity.
..............Not available for 2008

Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’
Sedge (Zone 5)
This semi evergreen sedge has shiny variegated leaves. This plant can take full to part shade and grows up to 12" tall. A great addition to the shade garden for fine bold textured effect.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.

Carex morrowii var. temnolepis 'Silk Tassel'
Sedge (Zone 5)
Narrow green and white leaves form graceful flowing mounds and will add a beautiful and delicate texture to your garden! Plants require moist to average soil if planted in part-shade but will also tolerate sun if given adequate moisture. Grows to 12".
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Carex muskingumensis
Palm Sedge (Zone 4)
This sedge is native to stream banks and marshes in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S. It is great as a tall groundcover for wet areas, for erosion control, or as a textural plant in water gardens. It is a slow creeping sedge with palm like culms that grow to 30". Plants will grow in sun or shade, but require more moisture if grown in full sun. Plants will also grow in standing water up to 4" deep.
..............Not available for 2008.

Carex muskingumensis ‘Little Midge’
Palm Sedge (Zone 5)
This dwarf palm sedge has narrow green leaves and grows to 10" tall. Plants spread slowly and can be grown in sun or shade. Adds a nice texture if massed together and is excellent for containers. If placed in full sun plants may require more frequent watering.
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Carex muskingumensis ‘Oehme’
Variegated Palm Sedge (Zone 5)
Light-green foliage is edged with a yellow margin. Blades are thin and fan out up the stems to create what looks like mini palm trees. It’s a really fun plant! It’s slow growing, but is happy in either part shade or shade with moist or dry soil. It grows to 18" tall.
.............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.

Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’
Variegated Sedge (Zone 5)
This sedge has green leaves and a narrow creamy margin. A great plant for massing or contrast to stone walls. This is a must have for the shade garden!
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Carex platyphylla
Silver Sedge (Zone 4)
This clump forming sedge has silvery-blue leaves that can mature to be an inch wide. With the newest and older foliage growing together, the clump looks like a fountain of ribbons bubbling up from the ground. Plants like moist to average soil, but will tolerate dry shade once established. This eastern U.S. native is a slow grower that will reach a mature size of 8-12" tall.
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Carex siderosticha ‘Island Brocade’
Sedge (Zone 6)
This unique looking sedge has broad deep green foliage and bright creamy-yellow margins. It forms nice clumps that reach 12" tall and performs best in part-shade to shade environments with moist to average garden soil. Try this perennial sedge for a "tropical" look in your garden.
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Carex ‘Silver Sceptre’
Silver Sedge (Zone 5)
A showy addition to the garden, this sedge has white edged leaves and is a clump former. Its narrow leaves give it a fine texture that breaks up more dense areas in the garden. It grows to 12" in part to full shade. It is great for the front of the border, in drifts, or just tucked in here and there. Zone 5
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Chasmanthium latifolium
Northern Sea Oats (Zone 5 )
Native U.S. grass with flat, oat-like seed heads that bloom in late summer and persist through winter for added season interest. Foliage has a golden fall color. Plants tolerate dry shade or moist sunny sites. Grows 3’.
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Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Northern Lights’
Hair Grass (Zone 4)
A great plant to use for borders and containers. Narrow foliage is a mix of green and creamy white, but is tinged with reddish-pink. It has a tidy habit with summer flowering panicles that provide a graceful, airy texture. Grows 18-24" tall and prefers full sun and average soil.
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Festuca glauca ‘Boulder Blue’
Blue Fescue (Zone 4)
This offering is probably the bluest of the Blue Fescues to date. ‘Boulder Blue’ is a compact grower that reaches only 10" tall and like the rest of the blue fescues it is a cool season grass that goes dormant in summer so it is quite drought tolerant. It is best when used in mass or as an edger in mixed borders.
...............Available in IMPACT container only. Limited quantities.

Festuca glauca ’Elijah Blue’
Blue Fescue (Zone 4)
This is a clump forming cool season grass with powdery-blue, needle-like foliage. The color holds well through the summer and is a good accent to other plants. The foliage can grow up to 8" and the plants prefer well-drained soils. It can be used in mass or as an edging plant at the front of the border. It is best to let Festuca run dry during the dormant summer season.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.

Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
Variegated Hakone Grass (Zone 5-6)
If given protection from cold drying winter winds, this premium selection will brighten the part-shade garden for years to come. Its bright yellow-green variegated foliage makes an excellent accent or edger plant. Its arching mounds reach 24" tall and the plants require rich moist soils and some winter protection in colder northern climates. With a little protection it should overwinter well in our area!
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.

Hakonechloa macra ‘Beni-kaze’
Hakone Grass (Zone 5)
This hard-to-find Japanese selection features green foliage that displays wonderful red tones in the fall. The flowing form produces nice clumps of 2-3’ tall plants with an equal spread. Plant in part shade and moist soil.
...............Available in IMPACT container only. Summer 2008.

Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
Blue Oat Grass (Zone 4)
This is a beautiful blue foliage grass that is great as an accent plant or used in mass. The powder-blue foliage grows 18" tall with fine textured flowers that appear usually in July. The foliage in zone 5b tends to be semi-evergreen. Blue Oat grass should be grown in full sun and must have a well-drained soil to thrive. It is prone to root-rot in heavy clay soils and rust in too much shade, so site this plant properly and it will reward you yearly! We have had best results when we let this grass run extremely dry in its dormant summer months.
..............Available in 1-Quart only.

Imperata 'Red Baron'
Japanese Blood Grass (Zone 6)
Bright crimson foliage grows 12-18" tall and can spread to form a gorgeous mass. Spreading sometimes can be a problem especially with the green offshoots. In warmer areas this plant can spread more rapidly. In fact this plant is banned in several states as it can become invasive but when planted in a proper area in Ohio it seems to behave itself rather appropriately.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.

Juncus effuses ‘Unicorn’
Giant Spiral Rush (Zone 4)
'Unicorn' is another one of the curly rushes. This selection differs from the other curly rushes in that the foliage is deeper green with more twists, also taller, easier to grow and more vigorous. Foliage looks exceptional in flower arrangements and unusual centerpieces. Grows to 1½’ in wet to average soils. Warm season grass. Prefers sun to part-shade. Flowers are insignificant.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Juncus inflexus ‘Afro’
Blue Medusa Rush (Zone 4)
'Afro' is a very unusual selection with smooth, round, blue foliage that is curled and twisted! The foliage effect is striking – not many other plants in the garden are going to give you this display of bizarre foliage. This distorted foliage can be used as a nice addition to flower arrangements and unusual centerpieces. Grows to 1½’ in a full sun site with wet to average soil moisture. Warm season rush with insignificant flowers.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Lilyturf (Zone 5)
'Big Blue' is the most versatile and most popular green liriope! Wide dark green foliage gives way to beautiful lavender flower spikes in summer. An excellent choice for edging along the perennial border or woodland bed as well as in rock gardens. An outstanding ground cover for shaded or dry sites, does well even in dry shade. Cut back in early spring to promote fresh new growth. Grows 12-18" tall.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Liriope muscari 'Monroe's White'
Lilyturf (Zone 5)
'Monroe's White', the only white flowering lilyturf, forms dense dark green clumps of grass-like foliage. This summer flowering cultivar is excellent as a ground cover or edging but must be planted in partial shade or leaves will burn. Plants are highly adaptable and require little maintenance. Cut back foliage in early spring to encourage new growth. Grows 12-18" tall.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple'
Lilyturf (Zone 5)
Beautiful deep purple flowers rise on spikes above dark green, grasslike foliage. This summer flowering cultivar is excellent as a ground cover or edging. Plants are highly adaptable and require little maintenance. Cut back foliage in early spring to encourage new growth. Grows 12-18" tall.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
Lilyturf (Zone 5)
Showy green and white striped foliage create a nice background for beautiful lavender flowers. The variegation will increase with sun & decrease with shade. A great choice for adding foliage color in the border and also beautiful when used in large numbers. Superb ground cover for shaded or dry sites. Cut back in early spring to promote fresh new growth. Grows 12-18".
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Liriope spicata
Lilyturf (Zone 5)
This rapid spreading groundcover has thin green leaves that create a nice fine texture in the garden. Plants are widely adaptable and are a great choice for slopes, erosion control, or use as and edger. Pale lavender flowers bloom in summer, though not prolifically. Tolerant of dry soils. Cut back in early spring to promote fresh new growth. Grows 12-18" tall.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.