Perennial Grass

This grass has a remarkable tolerance for extreme climates and is not invasive. It displays soft, feathery green plumes during the summer, maturing into stiff, wheat-coloured spikes that last into winter.

It is generally used in large groupings towards the back of borders, but is also effective as a single plant that can be easily divided in spring. Prune down to the ground in March. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 4 - 5'

• Width: 4'

Zone: 3

A compact ornamental grass that features elegantly arched, variegated leaves that will mature into a dusty-grey pink into the fall season. a cool season grass that is fast growing and reliable. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 24 - 36"

• Width: 24 - 36"

Zone: 4A

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa

 A great choice for rock gardens and natural-looking landscapes. The grass grows to nearly 3 feet tall and is low maintenance. The variegated foliage will turn from creamy white in summer to pink as the weather cools in fall and return to its creamy-white color again in spring as new blades grow.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 36"

• Width: 12 - 18"

Zone: 4

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed Company

The Red Baron Japanese Blood Grass features white grassy leaves on an upright spreading plant. Its foliage transitions to a stunning dark red in the fall, complemented by colorful dark red stems, adding to its overall appeal.

Plant in sheltered area and cover with heavy mulch to over winter.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 24"

• Width: 12 -24"

Zone: 5A

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa

‘Heavy Metal’ is a favorite switchgrass, well-loved for its dramatic, metallic blue foliage and for its strong upright habit that remains standing straight and tall. Pink-tinted, airy blooms appear in July, highlighting the color of its blue leaves. This blue switchgrass serves as a colorful backdrop to other grasses and perennials, looks stunning in masses, and provides a focal point when used as a specimen.

Light Requirement: Full to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 48"
  
• Spread: 36"
  

Zone: 4

Full, burgundy plumes sweep the sky and remain standing through winter. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 60 - 72"

• Width: 24 -36"

Zone: 4

Unique, upright selection with striking fall foliage hues in brilliant orange, vermillion, and carmine. Abundant silky, silvery-white flower heads. Tidy clumping habit.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 78-84"

• Width: 36-48"

Zone: 5

Green leaves are striped down the middle with golden-yellow. Forms an upright narrow clumps.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 48 - 60"

• Width: 36-48"

Zone: 3