Nassella tenuissima
Mexican Feather Grass  (Zone 6-7)
This fine textured grass has bright green foliage that sways in the wind. Feathery plumes bloom in May and add even more movement to the grass. This is best treated as an annual in cooler zones such as Ohio, but it is great to use in containers and beautiful en masse in the garden.
..............Available in 1-Quart only. Limited quantities.
 

Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Niger’
Black Mondo Grass  (Zone 5-6)
An exciting slow spreading groundcover that is great for sun or shade! Very dark, nearly black foliage stays evergreen through the winter. It grows just 8-10" tall. Small white flowers bloom in summer and are a cute accent to the foliage. An excellent choice for a rock garden or perennial border.
..............Not available for 2009.

Panicum virgatum ’Dallas Blues’  (PP11202)
Switch Grass  (Zone 5)
A different looking Panicum with wider, powder-blue foliage that really makes a statement in the landscape. Also a large selection, reaching almost 7' in the garden, it has very showy purplish flowers and seed heads. This native is easy to grow in a wide range of soils and is best if grown in a full sun site.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Panicum virgatum ’Heavy Metal’
Switch Grass  (Zone 5)
A metallic blue foliage selection of our native switch grass. The stiff leaves form an upright clump 36" tall. The large flower panicles appear in July 18" above the foliage. The foliage then turns a bright yellow in fall and holds its silhouette well into winter. Plant in full sun and average moist to almost wet soil. Great as a specimen, in mass, and near water features.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.

Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’
Switch Grass  (Zone 4)
A great native to use as a substitute for miscanthus for a vertical accent in the garden! ‘Northwind’ is a great introduction with blue-green foliage with a distinctive upright habit reaching 5’ tall. It is a fast grower that is tolerant of a wide range of soils including very wet. Performs best if grown in full sun. Its’ straw-colored flowers appear in September.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
 

Panicum virgatum ’Shenandoah’
Switch Grass  (Zone 5)
The king (queen) of the red foliaged switch grasses, this German introduction has red foliage throughout the season and into fall. The flowers are airy in appearance and are also red. They first emerge in July and top off the plant height at about 3' tall. Cultural information is the same as the other virgatum cultivars.
...............Available in 1-Quart, IMPACT and 2-Gallon containers.

Pennisetum alopecuroides 
Fountain Grass  (Zone 5-6)
This is an excellent plant when used in mass or as a specimen plant. It’s bottlebrush like flowers appear in Mid-season and last into early winter before shattering. Plants are reliably hardy in zone 5 if provided with good winter drainage and if they are planted before going dormant late in the season. Grows to 40" tall.
..............Not available for 2009.

Pennisetum alopecuroides ’Hameln’ 
Dwarf Fountain Grass  (Zone 5-6)
‘Hameln' is an excellent choice in smaller gardens as the plants only grow 18-24" tall and have a similar spread. Like the species, it should be planted early enough to get established before going dormant and be provided with good winter drainage. The seed heads are whitish when they appear in Mid-season.
...............Available in IMPACT and 2-Gallon containers.
 

Pennisetum alopecuroides ’Little Bunny’
Miniature Fountain Grass  (Zone 5-6)
This is a dwarf Fountain Grass selection that is best suited for the rock garden. It grows to only 10" tall and is nice when combined with Sedum ‘Autumn Joy' and Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’. Winter drainage and early plantings are a must to overwinter this plant consistently in zone 5.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
 

pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Moudry’
Fountain Grass  (Zone 5)
'Moudry' differs from other Pennisetum varieties in that the green foliage is considerably wider, which gives it a fuller appearance. Black flower plumes are very distinctive and bloom from August to September. Grows to 2’ in a full sun site with drier soils. A word of note, Pennisetum’s usually seed very heavy, so be careful to remove and watch for any unwanted seedlings in the garden. Prefer a full sun site with average well-drained soils.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Pennisetum setaceum ’Rubrum’
Purple Fountain Grass  (Zone 8-10)
This plant has a gorgeous deep purple-red color. It is an excellent plant for the border, but is hardy only to Zone 8 so it should be treated as an annual. Another great use for this plant is in containers. It can add height and a splash of color to any size pot. The color lasts on into early winter and the flowers, reddish-brown arching plumes, look great all year long. This plant can grow to 4' and prefers well-drained soils. Best treated as an annual.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
 

Phalaris arundinacea ’Picta’
Ribbon Grass  (Zone 4)
An attractive groundcover with bright green leaves with white stripes running through them. This is a vigorous grower and could benefit from having some boundaries, such as a sidewalk, etc. It will grow up to 3' tall and can spread exponentially if given the chance. This plant performs best in well-drained sites and full sun, but will tolerate a variety of sites.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

 

Phalaris arundinacea ‘Strawberries and Cream’
Ribbon Grass  (Zone 4)
This green and white variegated ribbon grass is similar to 'Picta', but has pink tones appearing on the new growth. Vigorous plants reach 3’ tall.
..............Available in 1-Quart only.

Schizachyrium scoparium ’The Blues’
Little Blue Stem  (Zone 3)
An outstanding selection of the U.S. prairie native Little Bluestem! Every wild garden should have this true blue selection that is tolerant of summer heat and humidity and then has a great red fall color. This clump forming selection grows to 36" tall when planted in full sun and average garden soil. An excellent choice that should be used in mass to be fully enjoyed!
..............Available in 1-Quart only.

 

Sporobolus heterolepis
Prairie Dropseed  (Zone 3)
This native prairie grass is considered by some plant experts to be one of the finest grasses available. Its narrow, medium green, fine textured foliage has a tufted, clumping habit that particularly lends itself well to groupings and mass plantings in the landscape. The foliage grows to 24", while the beautiful, airy, cloud-like flowers shoot up to 3 ½’. The flowers are held well above the foliage, making them very visible and attractive in the garden. They begin to plume in August and persist into winter adding valuable texture to the winter landscape. Probably one of the most striking features of this native beauty is the vibrant orange-red fall color. This plant will visually set the landscape on fire with its unique autumnal hues. This is a tough, underused plant that adds many valuable uses in the landscape.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.