Panicum virgatum ‘Dallas Blues’ PP#11202
Blue Switchgrass

This stunning Switchgrass stands out in the landscape with its striking physical attributes: blue, three-quarter-inch-wide leaves and billowy pink-colored, seed heads.

It is a native cultivar that makes an excellent substitution for large exotic grasses.

Switchgrasses are known for being drought tolerant and undemanding about soil. They also provide food and shelter for birds and wildlife.

Leave this grass in the  winter months to aid in shelter and winter interest , then in spring  cut back before new growth appears.

This is a  patented native cultivar  that was discovered by Ken and Linda Smith of Smith’s Garden in Ohio.

Dallas Blues is a  warm season grass , that is a  beautiful bright blue foliage grass.

Grows to a height 5 feet, 6 feet in flower, sun, dry, plume flowers in  July.

Plant in Zones 4-10

Origin: North America, Central America

I love this grass for it’s color most of all, adds great interest to your beds .

Happy Gardening

Diane Mumm

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Zebra’ PP#13008
Little Zebra Grass

Little Zebra Grass features spectacular gold and green stripes and a pleasing,  nice compact, mounding habit.

In early fall, this spunky grass sends out attractive reddish, fan-shaped blooms that are held one foot above the foliage.

The plumes change to a creamy tan color providing winter interest in the landscape.

The shape and size makes  Little Zebra Grass  the right proportion for small gardens, patios and decks. Its decorative leaves earn it a favored spot in large planters and urns.

This is a sturdy dwarf Miscanthus that holds its shape; it is unlikely to reseed because of its late blooming characteristic.

This is a  warm season, variegated foliage, thin bladed grass. Very attractive!

Grows 3 feet, 4 feet with flower

Plumes  flower seed heads  in  September

Grows in  Zones 4-8, however , they do not always winter in my area .. so can also treat as a annual

 Origin: Asia

I love this grass, but wish it was a tad more hardy for my area.. I have moved this grass to see if that may help for the next season , so time will tell.. It is a well worth having in your choice of plants for the upcoming season.

Happy Gardening

Diane Mumm

              Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’

This is a spectacular red switchgrass.  A favorite perennial grass that I love to see each and every year.

Its upright foliage becomes red tinted during the growing season, culminating in a dazzling red-leaved show in fall.

Panicums are renowned for their drought tolerance and ease of maintenance.

 They also provide food and shelter to wildlife.  It is great to leave the grass at it is , as it adds winter interest and shelter to animals and birds.

Its red foliage makes it a good substitute for Japanese Bloodgrass.

Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ (my photo)

Shenandoah is a warm season grass ,  with red and green foliage.

Grows 3 feet, 4 feet with flower

Plant in sun,  flowers  in July

 Zones 4-10

 Origin: North America, Central America

This  is a must try grass.

Happy Gardening

Diane Mumm

Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’

My photo , look at the coloring late fall..

This cultivar of the prairie grass, Little Bluestem, has stunning blue foliage accented by red stems. As fall progresses, an exciting mix of colors appear: purple, orange, and many more shades of blue. It grows in a mostly upright, clumping form, and it prefers poor soil to soil that is rich and fertile.

Elegant seed heads complement the narrow foliage in late summer. In full sun, The Blues remains stiffly upright; too much shade, fertilizer or water may cause it to flop.

The Blues is sought after for its wonderful color display and easy-care properties.

         Spring Color

This is a  Warm season grass ,  the blues is a multi-colored foliage

Grows 2 feet, 3 feet with flower

Plant in sun

Plume flowers  in September

Zones 3-9, Origin: North America

Happy Gardening

Diane Mumm

Calamagrostis Feather Korean Reed Grass

This is a warm season grass meaning it perfers warmer temperature growing areas. This grass produces feathery pink plumes in the fall .  Appears to be a clumpy grass 

 Can handle some shade but also tolerates the hot summers of the South.  Best planted in spring or fall months..

 Make sure this grass gets  adequate moisture until established or if planted in full sun . Beautiful as a speciman plant or planted in masses..

Grows to 3 ft , 4ft with Plumes.. Plumes in late summer to fall .

Grow in Zone 4-9

This grass is a beauty! Now another one of my favorites to add to my collection.

Tips: If you live in a hot  location , make sure this grass gets water regularly

Happy Gardening

Diane Mumm

Pennisetum  ‘Rubrum’ Purple Fountain Grass

This grass in my opinion out shines any perennial grass in  our area. It looks  great in pots alone  or planted in the ground amongst other green grasses . Purple Fountain Grass looks good all season and it easy to care for.

It has a upright arching. Waves of gracefully nodding soft purple plumes arch up and out from burgundy-tinted foliage in true fountain grass form.

This variety is especially dramatic in  when growing in clusters, creating mass plantings, or along slopes.  A favorite for fresh or dried arrangements. Pest and disease-free

Features

• Best Seller
• Cut Flower
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Dried Flower
• Grass
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant 

Hardy to 20 degrees .. Annual except in zones 9 – 10

Plant  in sun to part sun, and grows  36 – 48″ Tall

This is a must have grass even thou it may only be a annual it will out perform any perennial , because of it’s  blade color and beautiful plumes. 

Happy Gardening

Diane Mumm

Miscanthus sinensis  ‘Zebrinus’ Zebra Grass

Zebra Grass is a huge favorite of mine and well deserving.. It is a beautiful upright clumping ornamental grass.  This type of grass has a arching habit . It is marked by conspicuous horizontal bands of yellow on the foliage.  In summer those bands can have the appearance of red blothes.. Very Pretty!

The plumes Produces copper colored flowers in mid September. This is a must have grass.. It does also tolerate some shade in our area.. This is a warm season grass , the grass will grow to  7 feet,- 8 feet with flower, sun, dry, flowers September, Zones 5-9, Origin: Asia

Tips: Make sure you water in well if you have a dry fall .. this will help it to not die back, and protects it thru the fall and winter months Zebra Grass is really a nice fall and winter accent plant.. It is best in my opinion to leave the grass alone till  spring,  this also adds spectacular winter interest.

Happy Gardening

Diane Mumm