pinewood perennial gardens
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' |
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. |
1.5 gal
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Pennisetum alopecuroides |
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. |
2 gal
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Pennisetum alopecuroides |
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. |
5 gal
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian' |
Shorter form of the species. Foliage turns golden with hues of red-orange tints and silvery-tan plumes during fall. 28-34" ht by 24-30" spread. Z 5-9. |
2 gal
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' |
Native. Slow growing, native grass with slender, green leaves to 8" long. Semi-evergreen in cold climates. Adaptable to sunny or shady locations and tolerates dry, sandy, wooded settings. Spring flowers insignificant. 8" ht. Z 4. |
1.5 gal
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' |
Native. Slow growing, native grass with slender, green leaves to 8" long. Semi-evergreen in cold climates. Adaptable to sunny or shady locations and tolerates dry, sandy, wooded settings. Spring flowers insignificant. 8" ht. Z 4. |
3 gal
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' |
Great border plant with plumes reaching no more than 12" tall. Z 6. |
1 gal
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' |
Leaves 7/16" wide provide a coarser texture than species. Late blooming, dark-purple inflorescence. 2-3' ht. Z 6. |
5 gal
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' |
Leaves 7/16" wide provide a coarser texture than species. Late blooming, dark-purple inflorescence. 2-3' ht. Z 6. |
2 gal
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet'PP 19074 |
Great border plant, massed, or in containers. Produces pinkish-white flowers in late summer. This cultivar is slightly larger and more winter hardy than 'Little Bunny'. Provide sun and even moisture. Dark green leaves form a mound 12-16" h x 16" w. Z 5-9. |
1 gal
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