Hardy Ornamental Grasses 2009 AUREOLA HAKONE GRASS


Perennial of the Year


Hardy grasses add structure and texture to perennial plantings. They are generally easy to main- tain, requiring only an annual shearing before spring growth starts. Allow 2 to 3 years for them to grow to their full potential.


Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass


11971–(Calamagrostis acutifl ora ‘Karl Foerster’)–Zones 5-9–Remains upright and attractive. This non-inva- sive grass has an erect plant habit, forming tidy, com- pact clumps of deep green, lustrous foliage 24 to 36 inches high. Purplish 5 to 6 foot feathery infl orescences emerge in early summer, turning wheat-colored towards fall. Plant in any moist, well-drained soil. ❍ Each $7.95; 3 for $21.95; 6 for 39.95


KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS NAOMI HAKONE GRASS Elijah Blue Fescue Grass


11982–(Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’)–Zones 4-8–Ideal for contrast in borders and edgings. Powdery-blue spiky foliage forms small, rounded, 8 to 10 inch tufts. Dainty fl ower stalks turn from blue-green to buff. Du- rable, heat tolerant and long-lived. Likes dry soil and good drainage. ❍


Each $4.95; 3 for $12.95; 6 for $23.95; 12 for $44.95 Aureola Variegated Hakone Grass


ELIJAH BLUE FESCUE GRASS


12106–(Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’)–Zones 5-9–Cas- cading clumps look like golden waterfalls. This shade-loving grass has arching, bamboo-like leaves of bright yellow streaked with green lines. In fall, the fo- liage takes on hues of pinkish-red. Plants grow 12 to 18 inches tall and spread slowly by stolons, but are not invasive. Needs moist, well-drained soil. ◗ ● Each $8.95; 3 for $23.95; 6 for $44.95


Naomi Variegated Hakone Grass


SHENANDOAH RED SWITCH GRASS


SUN-LOVERS GRASS OFFER


11956 (X)–One plant each of Karl Foer- ster and Little Bluestem plus 3 Elijah Blue (5 plants total) for $21.95


LITTLE BLUESTEM GRASS


LANDSCAPE COLOR GRASS OFFER 11957 (X)–One plant each of Aureola, Naomi, Shenandoah and Burgundy Bunny, (4 plants total) for $26.95


Helleborus


Zones 4-9–Flowering in late winter, hellebores sparkle as one of the fi rst signs of spring. These vigorous varieties produce large, uniquely colored blooms on plants with attractive evergreen foli- age. They adapt to a wide variety of conditions, but prefer a shady spot with rich, moist soil. ◗ ●


12110–(Hakonechloa macra ‘Naomi’)–Zones 5-9 (P.P.19897)–Outstanding fall color. Similar to Au- reola in plant habit and size, but the cream and green variegated leaves become reddish-purple in fall. ◗ ● Each $8.95; 3 for $23.95; 6 for $44.95


Shenandoah Red Switch Grass


12132–(Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’)–Zones 4-9 Fiery burgundy fall color. Green in early summer, the leaves take on dark red hues by July and turn wine- colored by September. Reddish fl owerheads appear in midsummer. Grows 36 to 54 inches tall and about 36 inches wide. Plant in rich, well-drained soil. ❍ ◗ Each $7.95; 3 for $21.95; 6 for $39.95


Little Bluestem Grass


11997–(Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Prairie Blues’)–Zones 3-9–A strik- ing native grass. Gray-blue spiky foliage turns red-orange in fall. In late summer, fl uffy silvery seed- heads appear. A narrow, upright habit makes it attractive in beds and borders. Hardy and tough, it thrives in hot, dry areas where other plants cannot survive. Grows 30 to 36 inches tall and up to 24 inches wide. Emerges late in spring. ❍ ◗ Each $5.95; 3 for $15.95; 6 for $29.95; 12 for $54.95


BURGUNDY BUNNY FOUNTAIN GRASS


Burgundy Bunny Fountain Grass


12140–(Pennisetum alopecuroi- des ‘Burgundy Bunny’)–Zones 5-9 (P.P.21917)–A super cute petite grass for containers and garden accents. The 12 to 16 inch clumps of green foliage begin to turn red in summer heat, becoming blazing red in fall. Cream fl ower plumes in late summer add a soft, airy touch. Plant in any well-drained soil. ❍ Each $7.95; 3 for $21.95; 6 for $39.95


Stunning Heucherellas


Zones 4-9–Crossing Heucheras and Tiarellas results in these heat and humidity re- sistant plants with strong leaf colors.They thrive in dappled shade and moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Well-suited for the landscape and containers.


Sweet Tea GOLDEN SUNRISE APPLEBLOSSOM


12174–GOLDEN SUNRISE–Blooms up to 3 inches wide are shades of yellow, ac- cented with red picotee edges, spots and veins on the fronts and backs of the petals. 18 to 22 inches tall. From the Winter Jew- els™ series bred by Marietta O’Byrne. Each $9.95; 3 for $27.95; 6 for $49.95


12193–APPLEBLOSSOM–This is the most recent Winter Jewels™ hellebore from Marietta O’Byrne. Huge 3 to 3½ inch fl owers are a soft pink and white blend reminiscent of apple blossoms. Each $9.95; 3 for $27.95; 6 for $49.95


GRAPE GALAXY


12150–GRAPE GALAXY–Huge 3½ inch grape-purple fl owers are spotted with dark purple fl ecks and centered with bright green nectaries. A selec- tion from the Winter Thrillers™ hel- lebore series bred by Chris Hansen. Each $10.95; 3 for $29.95; 6 for $54.95


SINGLE HELLEBORUS OFFER 12199 (X)–One plant each of Golden Sunrise, Appleblossom and Grape Galaxy for $25.95


WINTER JEWELS™ DOUBLE HELLEBORES


Check out these visual masterpieces on page 3. They’re outstanding in every way, a defi nite ‘must-have’ for the winter-spring garden landscape.


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12360–Zones 4-9–(P.P.22104)–Fantas- tic foliage will have heads turning! Deeply scalloped leaves of bright yel- low are boldly marked with dark red centers. The variegation is remarkably stable. Try it in containers or ‘front and center’ in the fl ower border. The plant grows 10 inches tall by 15 inches wide and bears short stems of small white fl owers in spring. An amazing introduc- tion from Terra Nova Nurseries. ◗ Each $9.95; 3 for $27.95; 6 for $49.95


SYMBOLS: ❍ – SUN


12361–(P.P.21296)–Bold and unique color, big and robust plants. Huge maple-shaped leaves are apricot-or- ange with cinnamon-star centers. Color deepens with copper, rust and cinnamon hues in summer and brightens again in the fall. In spring, stems bear plumes of dainty cream fl owers. Plants grow 15 to 20 inches tall and up to 28 inches wide.


HEUCHERELLA OFFER 12352 (X)–1 plant of each, (2 total) for $16.95


Bred by Terra Nova Nurseries. ◗ Each $9.95; 3 for $27.95; 6 for $49.95


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