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Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Common Name: Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass Upright, cool season grass with feathery inflorescence that turn to oat-colored seed heads and remain showy through winter. Cut back in spring when new growth appears at the base.... [ More Info ]

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Helictotrichon sempervirens Sapphire 'saphirsprudel' Common Name: Sapphire Blue Oat Grass Silver-blue foliage grows in a semi-evergreen clump. Remove flowers to retain the blue foliage effect through winter. Helictotrichon has been known to tolerate some shade.... [ More Info ]

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Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' Common Name: Red Baron Japanese Blood Grass Grown exclusively for its outstanding bright red foliage, 'Red Baron' is marginally hardy in our area. Best in protected planting sites and container gardens. Mulch in winter when used in the garden.... [ More Info ]

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella' Common Name: Graziella Maiden Grass Silver-white plumes in August above slender green foliage that has a silver midrib and turns purple-burgundy in fall. Good winter interest.... [ More Info ]

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens' Common Name: Purple Maiden Grass Seed heads turn into a fluffy, silvery plume in late summer, followed by brilliant bronze-red fall foliage.... [ More Info ]

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' Common Name: Morning Light Maiden Grass Slender foliage with narrow white variegation running along the margins. A very fine-textured plant that looks gorgeous in mass.... [ More Info ]

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Miscanthus sinensis 'strictus' Common Name: Porcupine Grass Green foliage has bright yellow horizontal bands in summer. Fan-shaped, coppery plumes appear in October and persist through winter.... [ More Info ]

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Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' Common Name: Northwind Switch Grass Developed in Wisconsin, 'Northwind' is fast-growing and adapts to many soil conditions. Excellent blue-green foliage and upright habit.... [ More Info ]

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Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' Common Name: Heavy Metal Switch Grass Metallic blue foliage stands perfectly straight in full sun and turns amber-yellow in fall.... [ More Info ]

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Panicum virgatum 'shenandoah' Common Name: Red Switch Grass A perennial grass with reddish foliage!! An excellent choice for the landscape or container, 'Shenandoah' turns deep red in June and holds copper-colored, wispy plumes in fall.... [ More Info ]

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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' Common Name: Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass Compact fountain grass forms gracefully arching mounds which cover themselves with bushy, bottlebrush-shaped plumes in fall.... [ More Info ]

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Schizachyrium scoparium Common Name: Little Blue Stem Very hardy, native grass with bluish foliage turning a nice red-bronze in fall.... [ More Info ]