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Gardeners and designers have come to embrace the sturdy virtues of these robust native grasses. Great breeding from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens has further amplified their ornamental value. Necessary and nice, you'll be glad you added these eco-friendly elements to your program. Andropogon gerardii Andropogon g. 'Red October' PP26283 Deep green foliage darkens to purple in late summer, then vivid scarlet in autumn for spectacular late-season color. Big and small, bluestem g

Thanks to ongoing breeding, modern Panicum varieties now offer expanded choices in colors, sizes, and forms—enhancing its appeal in everything from naturalistic plantings to contemporary garden designs. The Panicum v. Dream Catcher® series  from Dave MacKenzie of Hortech Inc. offers eye-opening options for new Panicum varieties. Customers will clamor for these unique shapes and colors. Smoky Rose® PP36511 Height: 3.5' A round spray of flowers floats dainti

An essential offering for landscapers, Deschampsia is a durable, easy-culture, native grass. One of the earliest blooming grasses, its tidy, clump-forming foliage is topped with a profusion of airy panicles through summer. Its common name, Hair grass, can be attributed to the fine texture of these luminous blooms and its slender, hair-thin blades. Very shade tolerant, Deschampsia is easy to grow in moist, low-light spaces. Often planted in masses, or as a shady woodland

These ornamental grasses are specifically bred to be infertile and remove concerns about localized self-sowing for the grower, and the gardener. In addition, they offer vigorous growth and heavy flowering for gorgeous extended color. Pennisetum alopecuroides All five are hardy for Zones 5 - 9. Praline™ PP30724 ('Tift H18') The sweet petite of the group! Large caramel-colored flowers bloom profusely over compact mounds of slender, arching foliage. Mature Height 1'- 2.5' Hush Puppy&

Easy to grow and remarkably versatile, Panicum virgatum, commonly known as Switch grass, is a warm-season ornamental grass that thrives in USDA Zones 4-10. It emerges as days lengthen and temperatures rise, offering attractive flowering spikes and color-changing foliage that last through summer and fall. Even in winter, its sturdy, upright form adds seasonal interest while providing essential habitat for small birds. Thanks to ongoing breeding, modern Panicum varieties now offer expand