Perennials

variegated sedge. Foliage has a wide leaf and prominent creamy-white margins. Common Name: Sedge USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Mature Height: 18 inches Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Forms a nice ground cover of soft clumps, making it suitable for use as a drought tolerant lawn in shady areas. It greens up early in the spring and grows very well in open woods and woodland margins. To use as a turf grass, mow 2-3 times a year, when about 3-4" tall. Makes a nice soft woodland groundcover. Carex pensylvanica is native to eastern and central North America and is widely variable. It spreads by stolons (above ground runners). Description: cool season; depending on the growing conditions this can be a slow to quick spreader Foliage - bright green; narrow, slightly arching blades; 25 cm (10") in height if unmowed; evergreen in mild climates Flowers - sparse and not showy; in May Ideal conditions: full sun (if irrigated) to full shade; average soil; will grow in sandy soil Coldest zone: 3 to 8 (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness) Suggested uses: groundcover, lawn, along roads and highways in partial shade; containers, understory in a woodland garden

Probably the most well-known ornamental fescue. Silvery-blue foliage forms a small, dense mound with flower spikes reaching a foot above the foliage. Prefers loose, well-draining soil. Common Name: Fescue USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Mature Height: 12 inches Color: Blue Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Compact and versatile ornamental grass that may be used as an edging plant for borders or path,, or as an accent in rock gardens and border fronts. Mixes well with other ornamental grasses. Common Name: Fescue USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Mature Height: 12 inches Color: Blue Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Rich Green with a white edge, ribbon-like leaf blades create a welcome bright spot at the edge of a shady area. Common Name: Japanese forest grass USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Mature Height: 20 inches Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Golden, ribbon-like leaf blades create a welcome bright spot at the edge of a shady area. Common Name: Japanese forest grass USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Mature Height: 20 inches Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

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. Common Name: Maiden grass USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 10 Mature Height: 96 inches Seedhead Color: White Exposure: Full Sun

2009 Perennial Plant of the year. 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. Common Name: Japanese forest grass USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Mature Height: 18 inches Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

One of the best and most sought-after Miscanthus varieties. ‘Morning Light’ is a compact grower and offers a fine-textured appearance similar to ‘Gracillimus.’ Its leaves are also narrow and its form neat and arching. Blooms are reddish-bronze, appearing as late as October. Noticeable white-edged variegation. Makes a wonderful container plant. Prefers well-draining soil. Common Name: Variegated maiden grass USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 10 Mature Height: 60 inches Seedhead Color: Red Exposure: Full Sun

One of the most popular variety of Chinese Silver Grasses, Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' is a spectacular ornamental grass grown for its abundant, purple-flushed, flower plumes on display in late summer. They delicately change to silver as they mature and provide excellent winter interest. Common Name: Variegated maiden grass USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 10 Mature Height: 60 inches Seedhead Color: silver Exposure: Full Sun

Common Name: Miniature fountain grass USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 9 Mature Height: 12 inches Seedhead Color: Tan Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Common Name: Miniature fountain grass USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 9 Mature Height: 12-18 inches Seedhead Color: Tan Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Japanese sedge with golden green leaves and fountain-like form. Excellent in a container. Common Name: Sedge USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Mature Height: 16 inches Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Wow! Magnificent upright clumps of wide, pendant green leaves. Flower stalks soar to 10', with light pink new flowers maturing to silver. Sterile, non-invasive, and a slow spreader. A big, bold statement in any garden. Common Name: Giant miscanthus USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Mature Height: 120 + inches Seedhead Color: Pink Exposure: Full Sun

‘Strictus’ is recognized for its banded variegation of golden-yellow bars. Its growth habit is very upright, resembling porcupine quills. Can tolerate a wide range of soils. Common Name: Porcupine grass USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 10 Mature Height: 72 inches Seedhead Color: Red Exposure: Full Sun

Large, feathery seed heads rise high above the foliage. Deep-green foliage has a distinct silver midrib and a gracefully arching shape. Ranks as more cold hardy than most of the Miscanthus species. Prefers well-draining soil. Common Name: Silver feather grass USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 10 Mature Height: 84 inches Seedhead Color: White Exposure: Full Sun

(aka: Pennisetum TIFT-PA17) Pennisetum 'Etouffee' is another of the new sterile hybrids from the University of Georgia breeding program. For us, Etouffee fountain grass forms a 5' tall x 6' wide clump that begins flowering in midsummer with lovely plumes that emerge tan and age to bronzy lavender. Pennisetum 'Etouffee' is the largest and beefiest of the Pennisetum alopecuroides cultivars we've trialed. Because flowering starts later than most other fountain grass cultivars, the season of interest continues well into the fall...truly stunning!

Adagio Maiden Grass features dainty plumes of flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. The white seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. Its grassy leaves are silver in colour. The foliage often turns yellow in fall. The olive green stems can be quite attractive. 5'Tall by 4' wide

Oktoberfest’ is the gold standard in Miscanthus. The wide, deep green leaves with a white midrib form a narrowly upright tower about 4½’ tall before blooming. In late summer or early fall, the foliage develops deep purple and red highlights which complement the showy flowers that emerge a rich shade of shimmering burgundy and copper, then mature into fluffy, creamy tan seed heads. Compared to older Miscanthus like ‘Gracillimus’, this selection blooms much earlier (making it better for northern climates where the growing season is shorter) and has much improved fall color. It also develops its beautiful fall color earlier in the season. Miscanthus is versatile from a design standpoint; it can be used as a specimen, for massing or screening, in large containers, or at the pond's edge. Plant this grass where its wonderful winter interest can be enjoyed.

This appealing, compact Miscanthus sports narrow foliage with green and gold bands. The upright habit and color lend pizzazz to containers and landscape plantings. This charming selection brings more to the party: it has increased resistance to rust and was bred to be infertile. The latter is a big plus for those concerned with reseeding. Unauthorized propagation is prohibited.