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Maiden Grass Voyage ~ A NEW! Infertile Miscanthus

Maiden Grass Voyage ~ A NEW! Infertile Miscanthus

Posted by John Friel on Jun 22nd 2022

From the breeding wizardry of North Carolina State University comes another unique, garden-worthy, infertile grass: Miscanthus High Frequency™.High Frequency™ stands five feet tall in flower, and is hardy in USDA Zones 5–10. Gracefully arching, rust-resistant blades are heavily cross-banded with gold bars. And it’s bred to be infertile, so you can be confident that its gleaming presence will remain exactly where it’s planted. CULTURAL INFORMATION Cell Size: 38 cell tray.&n
Get Connected! Miscanthus sinensis Bandwidth™

Get Connected! Miscanthus sinensis Bandwidth™

Posted by John Friel on Nov 19th 2021

The world’s premier genus of ornamental grasses includes lots of stunning varieties. We offer three that have a unique advantage: They’re infertile. They can’t self-sow and pop up where they’re not welcome.We’re spotlighting them all, one at a time. We’ve told you about Scout™ and My Fair Maiden™, so let’s wrap up the series with a look at Bandwidth™. You’ll have to set your sights a little lower for this one, as it’s the shortest of the three.Despite its name, B
Miscanthus sinensis Scout™ Earns a “Good Behavior” Badge!

Miscanthus sinensis Scout™ Earns a “Good Behavior” Badge!

Posted by John Friel on Nov 17th 2021

The world’s premier genus of ornamental grasses includes lots of stunning varieties. We offer three that have a unique advantage: They’re infertile. They can’t self-sow and pop up where they’re not welcome.We’ll spotlight them all, one at a time. First up: Scout™.Standing an impressive, but manageable, 5 – 6’ tall, this beauty features slender green blades accented with clean white midribs. The lush inflorescence is a gorgeous reddish-brown.Culture NotesMiscanthus can be slow to emerge in
Just When You Think You’ve Seen It All...Pennisetum ‘Yellow Ribbons’

Just When You Think You’ve Seen It All...Pennisetum ‘Yellow Ribbons’

Posted by John Friel on Jul 28th 2021

The genus known as “Fountain grass” is large and multifaceted. We grow over two dozen varieties, covering a wide spectrum of looks, hues and uses.Our Pennisetum offerings range from sturdy little cuties less than a foot tall, up to soaring six-footers. Most are hardy, but some of our most popular cultivars are annuals. With so much variety, you’d think we had all the bases covered. But the plant breeders of the world always have something unexpected up their sleeves.Brent Horvath with ‘Yell
Acorus Line

Acorus Line

Posted by John Friel on Feb 17th 2021

Answer:Duct tape. A screwdriver. Bacon. Acorus gramineus.Question:What are four versatile home problem-solvers?Acorus can’t patch your canoe, open paint cans or make everything it touches delicious.But it can beautify just about any moist spot in your garden -- sunny, shady or in-between. Duct tape can’t fix that.It looks great in containers, too. How pretty is a pot full of screwdrivers?The common name “sweet flag” refers to the scent given off when the foliage is bruised. OK, bacon wins this o

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