pinewood perennial gardens

Upright leaves with irregularly spaced yellow stripes. Copper-tinted flowers appear during early fall. 5-6' ht/ 7' in flower. Z 5.

An attractive, drought-tolerant bunchgrass with fine leaves and a narrow inflorescence that sways gracefully in the wind. Tolerant of dry conditions and prefers sunny locations. Prune in spring before growth appears. 12-18" ht. Z 6-10.

An attractive, drought-tolerant bunchgrass with fine leaves and a narrow inflorescence that sways gracefully in the wind. Tolerant of dry conditions and prefers sunny locations. Prune in spring before growth appears. 12-18" ht. Z 6-10.

A more compact cultivar with upright habit and tidy appearance for smaller gardens. Airy panicles of flower clusters appear in late summer. Tolerates drought or standing water. 24-36" h x 20-24" w. Z 4-9.

Native. 4-8' tall, slowly spreading clumps with deep-green, narrow leaves turning golden-orange in autumn. Airy panicles of flower clusters appear in late summer. This native is found in prairies, open woods, and brackish marshes. Z 4.

Erect, metallic blue leaves. To 5' tall in bloom. Z 4.

An upright cultivar with olive-green foliage turning shades of golden in fall. Vigorous grower with narrow plumes in late summer. Nice vertical accent and adaptable to a wide range of conditions. 4-5' ht. Z 2-9. 2014 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

The most spectacular coloration of the red switch grasses. Cascading, upright blue-green blades turning to dark-burgundy during fall. Airy pink plumes appear during late summer. 3-4' ht/5' in bloom. Z 4-10.

Gracefully weeping foliage forms a 3-4' mound with golden-yellow fall color. Bristley flower heads held slightly higher than foliage develop during early fall. Z (5)6.

Gracefully weeping foliage forms a 3-4' mound with golden-yellow fall color. Bristley flower heads held slightly higher than foliage develop during early fall. Z (5)6.