Perennials & Ornamental Grasses - Leo Gentry Nursery

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    ORNAMENTALGRASSES

    P E R E N N I A L S & O R N A M E N TA L G R A S S E S

    PERENNIALSEchinacea Zone 3purpurea Magnus This outstanding perennial was chosen as the 1998 Perennial of the Year. It is long

    blooming and has light pink-purple petals with a light brown center. Ideal for any

    situation. Grows to 3 tall.

    Hemerocallis (Daylilies) Zone 3A long-lived hardy garden plant with low maintenance requirements. Adaptable to a wide variety of soil types. Heat and droughtresistant. Bloom with lily-like flowers at ends of long stems.Stella de Oro (#1) Gold self, segments curl back slightly. Blooms early July through frost. 15

    Heuchera (Coral Bells) Zone 3Round, basal leaves, dainty bell-shaped flowers on branched spikes. Good for edging and borders.micrantha Palace Purple Lovely, mahogany-red foliage makes an impact all season long. Small white flowers from early to mid-

    summer. 20".#2 10-12" #1 6-8"9.35 4.30

    Iberis (Candy Tuft) Zone 3Purity Spreading low mound of evergreen foliage completely covered with masses of tiny white flowers during April &

    May. Good border or edging plant.

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    Lavandula (Lavender) Zone 5Hidcote Blue A slow growing dwarf variety to about 1 ft. tall, topped with spikes of fragrant deep purple flowers.Munstead One of the most popular dwarf varieties. Grows to about 18 tall. This variety has deep lavender blue flowers and

    blooms about a month earlier than the species.

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    Perovskia atriplicifolia (Dwarf Russian Sage)Lacey Blue Russian Sage Lisslitt PPAF Plant Patent Fee $0.35 Zone 5-9 H x S: 1-1.5 x 2-3Upright, mounded perennial useful in the border, landscape or mixed containers. Large scented dark blue flowers in July and August.Easy to grow and drought tolerant.

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    Rudbeckia (Coneflower) Zone 3fulgida Goldsturm Compact, free-flowering variety with showy, dark yellow, long-lasting daisy like blossoms from mid-summer to

    fall. Easy to grow and it produces rapid growth. Height to 24.

    Salvia (Violet Sage) Zone 4x superba May Night A reliable border plant with gray-green leaves and dense spikes of large, deep indigo blue flowers.

    Height 18.

    Sedum Zone 4spurium Dragons Blood Purplish bronze leaves with pinkish flowers. Low growing plant with leaves an inch long.telephium Autumn Joy Very popular perennial with green foliage and beautiful clusters of reddish pink flowers which bloom from

    late summer through fall. Very easy to care for. Height 24".

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    ORNAMENTAL GRASSESCalamagrostis x acutifloraKarl Foerster Zone 3

    Karl Forester is among the first reed grasses to bloom in spring and the color varies dependingon the time of the season. The plant is also sturdy so theres no worry for this plant to sell. Aperfect plant for any gardener. Height 4'

    Overdam Zone 4Grass that begins to bloom in early June with a beautiful white and green color. This reed grassis very tolerant & it will do great in the sun or shade. Height 3'

    Carex morrowii Zone 5Evergold Perennial with green/creamy yellow foliage in grasslike clumps. Height to 15. Great additions

    as a border plant or in a rock or water garden.Ice Dance Variegated Perennial sedge with dark green leaves edged with bright white that grow in grass like clumps.

    Japanese Sedge Height to 12. Great for rock or water gardens.Cortaderia selloana Zone 7Rosea (Pink Pampas Grass) Grass which may grow to 20 when established, produces long stalks of pink flower plumes. Does

    well in full sun.Festuca (Sheep Fescue, Blue Fescue) Zone 4glauca Boulder Blue Hardy grass which is a heavy bloomer with yellow flowers. Grows upright and is very showy. 10

    flower height. Drought and heat tolerant.glauca Elijah Blue A hardy grass that forms 4-10 tall tufts of silvery-blue and gracefully arched thin blades. One of the

    nicest blues and it holds its color well throughout the summer . Drought and heat tolerant.CONTAINER

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    Hakonechloamacra All Gold Zone 5

    This beautiful Japanese grass begins to bloom in early fall. The color will light up the garden with itsgolden yellow color. A perfect grass for any Japanese garden or anyone looking for that theme.Height 18".

    macra Aureola Zone 6Cool season dwarf grass with cascading, satinlike foliage which is broad and variegated with cream,chartreuse and green. Fall color turns red in fall.

    macra Fubuki PP19897 Zone 5-9 H x S: 8-16x18-24Creamy yellow and green variegated leaves turn to a reddish-purple tone in fall. Perfect forcascading down slopes, drape over rocks, or in containers. Elegant easy shade ground cover.

    Helictotrichon Zone 4sempervirens (Blue Oat Grass) Blue-grey evergreen grass with creamy flower spikes that bloom from summer towinter. Does well in full sun. 24 tall.

    Imperata (Japanese Blood Grass) Zone 5cylindrica Red Baron A striking accent plant with 12-24 blades of grass in tufts that are bright green at the bottom and

    intensely red throughout the upper part of the plant. Holds color through the first frost. Youll love it!

    Miscanthus (Silver Grass)sinensis Autumn Light (Autumn Light) Zone 5

    Showy Miscanthus has a silver tint to the vegetation and grows to 4 tall. Exhibits wonderful colorin the fall.

    sinensis Gracillimus (Maiden Grass, Eulalia Grass) Zone 5Dense Clumps of foliage to 7 tall, cascades at tips. Arching stalks with feathery, fan shaped flowerclusters that open red, then become white to buff colored with age. Attractive throughout thewinter.

    sinensis Morning Light (Morning Light) Zone 5This variety which grows from 6-8 tall has fine silvery blooms that flower from fall to winter. Easyto grow. Makes a fine addition to any landscape.

    sinensis Strictus (Porcupine Grass) Zone 5This variety has an erect habit to about 6, with horizontal yellow/gold bars; plumes to 9. Best usedas an accent plant or as a screen.

    sinensis Variegatus (Variegated Silver Grass) Zone 5A graceful grass with green and white striped leaves. Grows to about 4 high. Requires partialshade.

    Pennisetum (Fountain Grass)alopecuroides (Chinese Fountain Grass) Zone 5

    This grass forms dense mounds of graceful, arching bright green foliage. Pinkish-white summerflower plumes mature to a rose/copper bristly seed pod. 24-36

    alopecuroides Hameln (Dwarf Fountain Grass) Zone 5A dwarf form similar in appearance to the larger P. alopecuroides. Height to 18

    orientale (Oriental Fountain Grass) Zone 5Clumps grow to 18 tall and have a pink plume which extends 12 over the clump. Foliage willchange to more of a tan color over the winter.

    Tall Tails Zone 6Upright clumping grass with 12 long pink flower spikes that arch over the foliage. Foliage turnsfrom a green to more of a coppery brown look as the season progresses. One of the longest blooming grasses.

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