Grasses add structure and all-season interest to any garden. Grasses provide seed and cover for birds, and many large animals depend on grass for forage. The roots of many grasses are beneficial for erosion control and water filtering. Grasses serve as support for taller flowers, while a garden entirely of grasses is very attractive and popular for the home garden.
Sedges are plants that look much like grasses. Usually found in moist situations, they can add short-stature and texture to your home garden. Sedges are great for around ponds, stream edges and moist meadows.
We will be carrying more sedges this season: call for updates!
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Big
Bluestem Turkeyfoot Andropogon
gerardii A long-lived prairie grass, big bluestem works well in the home landscape. Growing to a height of 4 to 8 feet, it tolerates just about any soil in full to part sun. The blades turn a russet color in fall, while the entire plant stands tall all winter, providing seed and shelter for wintering birds. Use in the garden to provide many-season points of interest.
Plug: 3.00 5”pot: 6.00 1 gal: 9.00 2 gal: 16.00 3 gal: 26.00
Little
Bluestem Andropogon scoparius
A medium-sized grass, little bluestem fits in any home landscape. Tolerant of many soils, Little Bluestem grows best in moist to dry soil in full to part sun. In early spring, the blue-green stalks appear, bearing fluffy white seed in late summer and fall. Best of all, in early autumn, the stalks turn a lovely reddish brown color and persist through the winter months. Birds seek shelter in this 2-3 foot bunchgrass.
Plug: 3.00 5”pot: 6.00 1 gal: 9.00 2 gal: 16.00 3 gal: 26.00
Side-oats
Grama Bouteloua curtipendula This short grass prefers moist to dry well-drained sandy soil in full to part sun. It works well with shorter flowers in the home garden. The interesting seeds align themselves along one side of the 1-3 foot stem. This grass works well in a sunny, well-drained rock garden setting.
Plug: 3.00 5”pot: 6.00 1 gal: 9.00 2 gal: 16.00 3 gal: 26.00
Porcupine
Sedge Carex hystericinaThis short sedge has wonderful seeds in late summer. Growing in moist to wet soils in full sun, it can reach a height of 1-3 feet. Adds a lovely touch of greenery to a moist area or wet meadow.
Plug: 3.00 5”pot: 6.00 1 gal: 9.00 2 gal: 16.00 3 gal: 26.00
Canada
Wild Rye Elymus canadensis
This pretty grass stands about 4 feet tall, with arching seed heads. It is very attractive in the garden or prairie, providing seed for birds in winter. The seeds have long, curving awns that add to their beauty. It grows best in very dry sandy soils but tolerates some moister soils in full to part sun.
Plug: 3.00 5”pot: 6.00 1 gal: 9.00 2 gal: 16.00 3 gal: 26.00
Virginia
Wild Rye Elymus virginicus
This medium-sized grass is commonly found along floodplains and moist meadows and woods. Tolerant of shade, it grows nicely in the garden, providing 1-3’ structure and stability for some taller plants. The seed heads provide food for wildlife in winter.
Plug: 3.00 5”pot: 6.00 1 gal: 9.00 2 gal: 16.00 3 gal: 26.00
Sweet Grass Vanilla Grass Hierochloë
odorata A grass for wet to moist soil in full to part sun, this grass can be aggressive. It grows to about 1-2 feet, and spreads by its roots. Long used in Native American ceremonies, this grass has a wonderful vanilla scent.
Plug: 3.00 5”pot: 6.00 1 gal: 9.00 2 gal: 16.00 3 gal: 26.00
Bottlebrush
Grass
Switch
Grass