Erianthus ravennae See Saccharum ravennae
Grasses : Beginning with Letter F
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Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' BLUE FESCUE Bright blue from the time the snows are melting until winter returns, staying a lesser blue all winter. The fine, soft appearance of its blades as well as its blue color work successfully as ground covers, in rock gardens and in the foreground or edges of sunny garden locations. Dry tolerant, needs good drainage, prefering average moisture in moderate soil. It is currently the most popular Fescue.
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
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8 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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foliage blue
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l. spring
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Su
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clump
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Grasses : Beginning with Letter H
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Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' GOLDEN VARIEGATED HAKONECHLOA Requires moist fertile soil with added leaf mold. Although a slow grower, in time it forms a thick graceful clump in the shade. Bright yellow variegated, arching blades become a pink-red in the fall turning tan into winter. All of those who behold its soothing shape want it. Be careful when siting, as it burns in too much sun and loses its yellow appearance in too much shade. Plant so it faces the light because the foliage cascades in that direction. Hakonechloa macra will tolerate more sun (with good moisture), is hardier and faster growing. Loose clumps of arching dark green leaves look like bamboo. In summer the appealing flowers develop in-between the foliage and in the fall the foliage turns a coppery orange color. Use it as an excellent container plant, a non-invasive ground cover or a handsome foliage foil. Hakonechloa macra 'Albo Striata' ('Albovariegata') has dark green leaves with thin white stripes variably along the edges and centers. Larger and more vigorous than H. m. 'Aureola', this white striped hakone grass also tolerates sunnier sites.
Hakonechloa macra
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1 - 3 ft.
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24 in.
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fol. glossy green
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l. sum.-aut.
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pSh-Su
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slow sprdr
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Hakonechloa macra 'Albo Striata'
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3 ft.
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24 in.
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fol. grn & white
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l. sum - e. fall
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pSh-Su
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slow sprdr
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Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'
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1 - 2 ft.
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18 - 24 in.
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fol. yellow
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l. summer
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pSh
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slow sprdr
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Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
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1 - 2 ft.
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24 in.
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fol. br. yel., var.
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l. sum - e. aut.
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pSh
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clump
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Helictotrichon sempervirens BLUE OAT GRASS Thin blades are stiff looking, sharp tipped, and slightly yet gracefully arching. The dense clump is a metallic blue color and semi-evergreen. Needs well drained fertile, humusy soil with average moisture and good air circulation (open and airy). Heavy, wet soil may cause rot, and too much summer rain, shade, and still air can cause rust. Plant alone or in masses allowing space to mature to show its best. Meadows and dry slopes are excellent sites. Helictotrichon s.'Sapphire' is very similar in appearance to the straight species, but has improved rust resistance.
Helictotrichon sempervirens
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2 - 3 ft.
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2 ft.
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fol. blue
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l. spring
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Su
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clump
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Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
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2 ft.
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2 ft.
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fol. blue
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l. spring
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Su
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clump
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Hystrix patula BOTTLEBRUSH GRASS see Elymus hysterix
Grasses : Beginning with Letter I
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Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' JAPANESE BLOOD GRASS makes a walk in the garden a natural light show when morning or evening sunlight angles through these red blades. Although at times finicky in this area, its demand continues surviving well in some places and worth replacing in others. Sprouting bright green blades with red tips becoming redder at its mature height. Plant in moist soil of moderate fertility, especially heavy and wet, in lots of sun. Loses color in light shade. If this cultivar reverts to its green form, remove immediately, for reversions can be very invasive. The aggressive nature of the green reverted form is alledgedly true when grown in the deep southern United States. In my experience up here in zone 6 on the northern border of N.J. and southern N.Y., a good solid stand of Imperata c. 'Red Barron' would be enviable. It is slow growing in the nursery and over time I've only seen a few decent stands that seemed to take half a hold in local gardens. Yet this, to my knowledge slow growing gem (when grown here), is currently under scrutiny as a problem plant. A good substitute grass as far as color is Panicum v. 'Shenandoah'.
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
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1 - 2 ft.
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12 - 18 in.
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fol. red
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none produced
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Su
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clump
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Grasses : Beginning with Letter J
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Juncus effusus 'Spiralis' CORK SCREW RUSH Grown for it's foliage, this plant features a tuft of corkscrew-like green stems that spiral up and out in all directions. Provides a unique texture and contrast to other plants. Insignificant flowers appear in summer. Prefers wet soils and will grow in standing water.
Juncus effusus 'Spiralis'
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12 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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fol. dk green
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e. summer
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Su
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clump
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Juncus effusus 'Unicorn'
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12 - 18 in.
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2 ft.
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fol. dk green
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fol. spr. - fall
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Grasses : Beginning with Letter L
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Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune' (Elymus arenarius 'Glaucus') BLUE LYME GRASS Long wide blades extend and bend gracefully creating a brilliant patch of powdery blue. Vigorous growth warrants control, yet well worth it when blended with other blue or gray foliage or vibrant flowers. Dry tolerant and needs good drainage in full sun. Does well with average moisture and moderate fertility.
Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'
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2 - 3 ft.
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2 ft.
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fol. blue gray
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e. summer
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Sun
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spreader
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Grasses : Beginning with Letter M
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Milium effusum 'Aureum' GOLDEN WOOD MILLET forms a loose clump of foliage with leaf blades that are 12 in. long and 1/4 to 1/2 in. wide. Stands out among garden plants as it begins with a bright yellow color in spring, becoming yellow green as the season continues and returns to bright yellow in the fall. A graceful accent for the shade garden, valuable to brighten up a dark area, rock garden, fern planting, woodland gardens or any perennial shade garden. Cool, moist, fertile soil in light shade is best. Self sows mildly.
Milium effusum 'Aureum'
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12 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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fol. br. yellow
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spring
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pSh
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis Many cultivars with various heights, habits and flowering seasons provide an excellent contrast break against solid, broader leaved specimen plants. This is group of plants is especially noted for the inspiring rosy, tan or silver toned plumes that seem to greet as they wave and ride the wind. Royal, with an ancient presence, they grow upwards with power and strength. Many cultivars, e.g. M. 'Gracillimus', have blades arching near the top. Foliage color ranges from soft and light to dark greens, and some are variegated. Some change color tones in autumn, for example M. 'Adagio' blushes reddish, while others hold or deepen a blue tone, before fading to soft browns.
Miscanthus giganteus [floridulus]
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8 - 10 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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silvery
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e. autumn
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
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2 - 4 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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pink
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l.sum. - e. aut.
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Allegro'
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4 - 5 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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silvery purple
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l.sum - e.aut.
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Andante'
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7 - 8 ft.
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3 - 5 ft.
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pink to silver
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l. summer
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cabaret'
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4 - 6 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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copper
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l. sum - e. aut.
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'
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7 - 9 ft.
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3 - 5 ft.
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coppery red
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l. sum - e.aut.
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
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5 - 6 ft.
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4 ft.
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brnz. red, silver
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autumn
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella'
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4 - 5 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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silver white
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mid summer
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Kirk Alexander'
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3 - 4 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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reddish
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l. sum. - fall.
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'
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2 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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silver
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l. sum. - fall
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
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2 - 4 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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reddish
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l. sum - fall
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'
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7 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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pnk.purp to silver
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l. sum - fall
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
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4 - 5 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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bronze red
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autumn
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Nippon'
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4 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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reddish bronze
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autumn
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Puenktchen'
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5 - 7 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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reddish
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l. sum - e. aut.
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'
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4 - 6 ft
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3 - 4 ft.
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golden
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l. sum - e. aut.
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberpfeil'
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4 - 6 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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red plums
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autumn
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
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6 - 8 ft.
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4 ft.
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yellow beige
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autumn
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
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4 - 6 ft.
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4 ft.
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pink beige
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autumn
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Su
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clump
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima'
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3 - 4 ft.
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3 - 4 ft.
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reddish
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autumn
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Su
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clump
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Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer' MOOR GRASS Although slow growing and not showy in winter, moor grasses are well worth growing for their rich autumn colors and beautiful flowers. Prefer rich soil and moist conditions and look wonderful along the border's edge, in meadows and by water. When established, they bloom profusely atop tall stems (inflorescence to 8 ft. tall for M.c. 'Skyracer') that gently screen and accent plants behind them. At home in the light shade, full sun, damp or peaty places and acid soil, but tolerant of neutral soil. Clumps form stiffly and spread in an upright manner. Autumn turns leaf blades a clear gold color that captures and reflects warmth from the sun. Molina c. 'Variegata' offers green leaves with creamy yellow-white linear stripes. This slow growing clump former takes a few seasons to establish well. Over time it is much more stable in the border when compared to many other grasses that can grow out of bounds. Arching pale yellow stems with tiny purple flowers appear in summer and are held above the foliage. Grows and flowers best in climates with cool summers but these demands can be approximated in moist conditions and partial shade.
Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer'
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fol. 2 - 3 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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brownish
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summer
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Su
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clump
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Molina caerulea 'Variegata'
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12 - 18 in.
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12 - 18 in.
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lvs. lt. yellow
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summer
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Su-pSh
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clump
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Muhlenbergia capillaris MUHLY GRASS, HAIRYAWN MUHLY This exciting South Eastern U.S. native grass is new on the scene. During the growing season it forms a 2 - 3 ft. clump of slender green foliage. In the autumn, clouds of delicate pink-purple flowers create a glittering haze of color. Prefers sandy or rocky soil and good drainage. Drought tolerant but best with some summer moisture.
Muhlenbergia capillaris
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3 - 4 ft.
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2 - 3 ft.
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pink
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fall
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Su
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clump
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