Ornamental Grasses For Minnesota

Wait until you see it backlit by the sun. As the summer wears on the outer foliage turns brilliant red and purple that just intensifies in the fall. The inside foliage, near the center stays green which gives a neat two-tone effect.

It looks great with prairie-style companions (Coreposis ‘Moonbeam' or Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm' come to mind) or in modern gardens where it makes an unforgettable statement planted in masses.

Your Hot Rod Switch Grass is a perennial grass that will grow 36-42 inches in height, with a 24-inch spread when mature. Even when in decline Hot Rod adds decorative interest to the winter landscape.

Order yours today! * Beautiful bi-colored leaves * Evergreen that's great in sun or shade * Perfect for small gardens and containers * Pretty fountain-like habit Enjoy Big Excitement From a Little Plant! It's time to add some energy and excitement to...

In the fall the leaves turn gold in color. 'Red Head' begins to show its enormous bottlebrush plumes in mid to late summer. 'Red Head' looks great in late-season containers. In late fall or early spring cut the foliage back almost to the ground before...

Order yours today! * Cold-hardy to zone 5 * Distinctive lime-striped foliage * Super-easy care * Deer resistant It stands out from other carex with eye-catching spring-green blades with a lime-green edge.

Insignificant flowers appear in May on inflorescences of staminate and pistulate spikes which are not showy but are noticeable and persist into July. Commonly called tufted sedge. It reflects its beautiful color on ponds and streams.

The cultivar name does not describe a specific clone, but actually describes several very similar forms of miscanthus that have in common diminutive size and narrow leaves. Tolerant of a wide range of soils from well-drained sandy soils to the heavy clays...

Foliage should be left standing throughout the winter for visual interest and to provide protection for the crowns. Blooms later than most cultivars. Clumps have a sturdy, compact habit, well suited to the smaller garden.

Accent, specimen, grouping or mass. Tolerant of a wide range of soils from well-drained sandy soils to the heavy clays. Tolerant of a wide range of soils from well-drained sandy soils to the heavy clays, it also loves the heat and humidity ofour summers.

Plants thrive in moist soils, but also perform well in average garden soils, with better tolerance for periods of dryness than most sedges have. Plants tend to languish in full shade.

Foliage fades to tan after frost. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Miscanthus Little Zebra makes a tidy, compact mound of green foliage with prominent, yellow horizontal banding that holds well through...

Tiny reddish-copper flowers appear in tassel-like inflorescences above the foliage in late September, gradually turning into silvery white plumes as the seeds mature. The foliage dries and turns tan-bronze for the winter.

Tolerates all types of soil. In winter, the leaf color fades to beige; the blades persist and offer cover to birds. The foliage of switch grass Panicum Shenandoah emerges bluish-green but rapidly turns burgundy-red by June and a dark wine for fall.

Blooming plants are about 1-2' tall and 1' wide. Foliage can be semi-evergreen or deciduous depending on the climate. The crisp green blades are arching and extremely narrow. In summer narrow panicles of creamy long awned spikelets appear.

Seed plumes persist well into winter providing visual interest as well as food for birds. Also may self-seed in optimum growing conditions, however, Panicum Heavy Metal' does not come true from seed and self-seeded plants may be best removed from a planting...

Also, plants with insufficient amounts of Phosphorus may have poorer root systems. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect.

Growing to be about 6 feet, this variety makes a striking statement planted in the back of a perennial garden. Deer tend to stay away and this grass will quickly become one of the focal points in your late season garden.

Its delicate pink plume seed heads appear in late summer and completely envelop the foliage. Does not spread by rhizomes. Details: Pink Muhly grass is best grouped or massed for late season color.

Trim foliage to the ground in late winter to early spring before the new shoots emerge. Plant this golden beauty to add softness and and a beautiful texture to your landscape. The yellow leaves have narrow green stripes.

This grass is technically gynodioecious, but usually appears dioecious. Clumps may be divided in late winter to early spring. It was planted around the world in Victorian times, and today is considered to be one of the most popular of the ornamental grasses.

Foliage turns yellow in fall before browning up for winter. Easily grown in moist to wet soils, including standing water to 4” deep, in full sun locations. Juncus effusus is a striking vertical addition to any garden or container planting.

Bio-tone is a gardener's best friend and can help guarantee your success. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Its foliage is evergreen or semi-evergreen with fine texture and a lovely...

Nothing says color better than the myriad of color variations found in ornamental grasses. Because of its medium size and graceful appearance, this ornamental grass makes an excellent border plant.

If you have a habit of fertilizing your ornamental plants on a regular basis, you'll be causing the problem you're trying to avoid. If the damage has been done and your ornamental grass has fallen over, you can give it a quick fix until the stems are...

In all cases, keep competitive weeds from around the root zone and add a layer of organic mulch to protect roots and rhizomes in cold temperatures and conserve moisture.Divided plants may grow in containers or in ground.

Deer resistant. Good for cut arrangements. Beautiful rose-copper flower plumes begin their entrance in July with new seed heads appearing all the way into September! Rose Fountain Grass is a very easy plant to grow and is known for its vigorous performance.