Easy to Grow – Thrives in ShadeThe Ornamental Grass ‘Ice Dance’, Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’, also known as Sedge, is a great addition to a shaded perennial garden. This easily grown Sedge prefers wet soil and is low maintance, but does need regular waterings. ‘Ice Dance’ has a plant height and spread of 12-15″. With grass-like green leaves, the centers are pure white with triangular stems, as compared to rounded grass stems. Try planting this Sedge in woodland gardens, as a border plant or combined with Heuchera and Ferns. It has no significant insect or disease problems.* Drought tolerant* Disease & insect resistant* Easy to grow .
Category: Deer Resistant Perennials
Festival Star Baby’s Breath
Gypsophila Festival Star, Gypsophila ‘Festival Star™’ (PP#14,818), provides continuous cut flowers all summer long!Clouds of small white flowers float above densely branched plants from May through October! Gypsophila ‘Festival Star’ is a hardy baby’s breath that looks great in the landscape or in combination with annuals in baskets, mixed containers, or window boxes.The ice-white blooms provide a brilliant backdrop for other wildflower varieties. Plant in light, dry soil and provide a treatment of lime and mulch for winter protection.Cut the flowers for arrangements when half the blooms are open to extend vase life. You can also place Baby’s Breath upright or hang upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place.* Deadheading is not necessary* Deer resistant* Attracts butterfliesPick your colorā¦.
Evergold Sedge Grass
Moisture Loving, Green and Cream Ornamental GrassThe Grass ‘Evergold Sedge’, Carex hachijoensis ‘Evergold’ is a semi-evergreen sedge with lovely green and creamy yellow, variegated leaves. This compact variety matures into a mounded shape. Evergold Sedge is a Japanese grass that tops out at 12 inches high, and spreads up to 2 feet. The cascading clump of evergreen leathery leaves, are perfect for boarder plantings. The sunny cream-colored striped leaves are sure to draw eyes to your landscape!’Evergolds’ will tolerate dry conditions, but prefers sites with moist, rich soil. This sedge is perfect for areas in partial shade. A choice plant for edging or in the rock garden. It is a great container plant as well as a good ground cover.*Green Leaves with Cream Stripe*Compact Mound of Foliage*Loves Moist Soil.
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Enjoy Year Round Interest with ‘Motion Grass’Sometimes called “motion grass”, Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass provides vertical definition to your landscape, as well as drawing the eye with its tendency to sway in the slightest breeze. Its glossy leaf blades of a vibrant, deep green shoot up 2-3 feet from the ground, returning to its tall, straight shape even after affected by heavy rain or winds. In June, 5-foot stems rise above the foliage to display feathery plumes with an airy, light pink hue. The affect is stunning in any landscape! As the seed heads mature, they transition to shades of tan that persist through fall and can even provide delimitation into the winter months (as well as provide a tasty treat for your feathered friends).Your Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass will grow up to 5 feet tall with an 18-inch spread. It has an upright nature, is fast growing and very easy to grow. Karl Foerster is deciduous where winters are cold, and semi-evergreen in mild climates. It prefers a sunny (or part shade), location with regular rainfall, but is adaptable to a variety of soils and conditions. Karl Foerster will not self-seed, so you don’t have to worry about it becoming invasive as with some other grasses. It’s easy to see why Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass was once named “Perennial of the Year”. With its perpetual motion, enchanting plumes and lively color, Karl Foerster is sure to keep you entertained throughout the seasons. Order yours today!* Decorative foliage and flower heads* Fast growing* Adaptable to variety of soils and conditions* Deer resistant.
Northern Sea Oats Grass
Easy to Grow Grass with Bamboo-like FoliageNorthern Sea Oats Grass, Chasmanthium latifolium, is upright and arching. It may also be known as Wild oats or Spangle grass. It is treasured for its showy, dropping flowers and slender, bamboo-like foliage that changes from green, to copper, to rich brown. During the summer season the flowerheads shimmer and dance in the wind. Very attractive!Norther Sea Oats Grass is easy to grow in full sun or in the shade. The soil needs to be well-drained. Prune the grassy leaves down to the ground in early spring before new growth begins.It self-sows freely so deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Magnificent for winter contrast, it flourishes in containers or even in a shady, damp site — including coastal areas.Northern Sea Oats Grass is pest and disease free and it is drought tolerant when it is established. Birds love the seeds!Use this plant in beds, cut flowers, borders, for fall color, and as an ornamental.* Shade grass!* Bamboo like foliage that changes color* Winter interest.