by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Ornamental Grasses
Full Sun
Low Water
Mature Size: 2’X 2’
Blooming Season: Fall
Color: Pink to red
Little bluestem is a key component of much of the prairie grassland throughout the West, where it goes unnoticed until late in the year when its strong color contrast of scarlet or pink leaves among the blond seed heads of other native grasses gives it the impact of a wash of wildflowers long after the growing season has ended. Easily grown from seed or plants, the slender upright clumps sway in the breeze.
by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Ornamental Grasses
Full Sun, Part Shade
Medium Water
Mature Size: 4’X 3’
Blooming Season: Summer
Flower Color: Hazy pink-purple
There are many named cultivars of Switchgrass, all variations on the theme of tall upright leaf blades crowned in late summer with a haze of lacy seed heads. The leaves may be green or blue green in summer, changing to a range of pinks and reds as temperatures cool and the days get shorter at the end of the growing season. Switchgrass can be grouped between evergreens or stand alone as an accent. Songbirds will love you for adding it to your garden.
by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Ornamental Grasses
Full Sun
Low Water
Mature Size: 24”X 24”
Plant this ornamental grass where a gentle breeze will sway it as the late afternoon sun shines through from behind. Stipa grows well in all kinds of soils and is very water thrifty once established. Good in wildflower gardens, this plant will readily reseed itself among its neighbors.
