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ACORUS Acorus calamus variegatus Variegated Sweet Flag H: 12 30cm Zone: 4 Fragrant, flat fan-shaped leaves with showy white and

Acorus gramineus Pusillus minimus Aureus Miniature Japanese Sweet Flag H: 3-4 5-10cm Zone: 5 This little beauty will brighten

As an accent or in masses this foliage plant is an excellent choice near water features.

Acorus gramineus Oborozuki Oborouki Sweet Flag H: 10-12 25-30cm Zone: 4 Small tuft of bright golden grass-like foliage accented

1 ACORUS Acorus calamus variegatus Variegated Sweet Flag H: 12 30cm Zone: 4 Fragrant, flat fan-shaped leaves with showy white and green stripes are often flushed pale pink in spring. Creates a lush appearance at pond edges or in a moist garden. Acorus gramineus Pusillus minimus Aureus Miniature Japanese Sweet Flag H: cm Zone: 5 This little beauty will brighten any perennial border with its narrow, golden foliage. As an accent or in masses this foliage plant is an excellent choice near water features. Ivory flowers appear in spring through the foliage is the best feature of this plant. Acorus gramineus Oborozuki Oborouki Sweet Flag H: cm Zone: 4 Small tuft of bright golden grass-like foliage accented with green stripes emits a pleasant scent when crushed or bruised.. Acorus gramineus variegatus Dwarf Variegated Japanese Sweet Flag H: cm Zone: 2 Fans of grass like leaves resemble miniature tufts of iris,.24 wide leaves are 1.5 long with a white edge. May be used in wet or dry conditions.

Arundo donax Variegata H: 144 360cm Zone: 7 Large; grass-like plant has green leaves edged in white.

Variegated Giant Reed Vareigated Oat Grass Arrhenatherum elatius bulbosum Variegatum H: 12 30cm Zone: 3 Loosely

The narrow leaves boldly edged and striped in white can brighten a dark place under trees or big shrubs.

Quaking Grass Briza media H: 12-24 30-60cm Zone: 4 Small, clumping perennial grass with heart-shaped florets

2 Arundo donax Variegata H: cm Zone: 7 Large; grass-like plant has green leaves edged in white. Excellent for use as a screen or windbreak. Fluffy white flower plumes appear in autumn. Variegated Giant Reed Vareigated Oat Grass Arrhenatherum elatius bulbosum Variegatum H: 12 30cm Zone: 3 Loosely tuft-forming perennial grass. Attractive in the perennial border or large rock gardens. The narrow leaves boldly edged and striped in white can brighten a dark place under trees or big shrubs. Panicles of brownish spikelets bloom in summer if not too hot. Quaking Grass Briza media H: cm Zone: 4 Small, clumping perennial grass with heart-shaped florets above the green foliage that shake in the breeze. Excellent all-purpose grass. Bromus inermis Skinners Gold H: 36 90cm Zone: 3 Bright yellow striped foliage and warm golden flowers in arching spikes. Lovely ornamental grass. Smooth Bromegrass

CALAMAGROSTIS El Dorado Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora El Dorado Variegated Feather Reed Grass

narrow, cascading green leaves with a bright gold centre. Smokeypurple flowerheads appear in early summer.

Creamy flowers appear in mid summer and turn tan as the season progresses.

grass with pinkish blooms turning gold, held above the leaves. Ideal vertical accent or in groups.

3 CALAMAGROSTIS El Dorado Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora El Dorado Variegated Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora Avalanche H: cm Zone: 3 H: cm Zone: 4 Clump-forming perennial has narrow, cascading green leaves with a bright gold centre. Smokeypurple flowerheads appear in early summer. Wide white stripe in the centre of the leaf. Creamy flowers appear in mid summer and turn tan as the season progresses. Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis Karl Foerster H: cm Zone: 4 Upright clumping, ornamental grass with pinkish blooms turning gold, held above the leaves. Ideal vertical accent or in groups. Variegated Reed Grass Calamagrostis x acutiflora Overdam H: 36 90cm Zone: 3 Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun. Blooms well in light shade, and actually appreciates some part afternoon shade in hot summer climates.

CAREX Bronze Hair Sedge Frosty Curls Leatherleaf Sage Carex comans Bronze H: 12 30cm Zone: 6

Carex comans Frosty Curls H: 8 20cm Zone: 6 This fine-textured, evergreen plant has thin,

foliage make this evergreen perennial a standout.

Hime Kansugi Sedge Variegated Sedge Carex conica Hime Kansugi H: 6 15cm Zone: 4 This

4 CAREX Bronze Hair Sedge Frosty Curls Leatherleaf Sage Carex comans Bronze H: 12 30cm Zone: 6 This fine-textured, evergreen plant has thin, bronze hair-like leaves. Plant clumping. Carex comans Frosty Curls H: 8 20cm Zone: 6 This fine-textured, evergreen plant has thin, hair-like leaves with a curl at the tip. Leaves have a frosty, iridescent appearance. Plant clumping. Carex buchananii H: cm Zone: 5 Striking clumps of upright, arching reddishbronze foliage make this evergreen perennial a standout. Plant along borders, rock gardens or around water gardens for the best effect. Hime Kansugi Sedge Variegated Sedge Carex conica Hime Kansugi H: 6 15cm Zone: 4 This fine-textured, evergreen plant has thin, bronze hair-like leaves. Carex conica Marginata H: cm Zone: 5 Grass-like, clumping plant with attractive, variegated cream and green foliage. Good groundcover for massing and moist boggy areas.

CAREX Blue Sedge Carex glauca H: 6 15cm Zone: 4 Popular, perennial grass.

Grey s Sedge Carex greyii H: 30 75cm Zone: 4 Deciduous, densely tufted perennial forming

Kaga Nishiki Sedge Carex Kaga Nishiki H: 6-12 15-30cm Zone: 5 Clumping evergreen sedge with

Variegated Broad-Leaved Sedge Carex siderostica variegata Ice Dance Japanese Sedge Carex x

20cm Zone: 5 Ornamental grass with striking Clumping evergreen perennial sedge Neat

5 CAREX Blue Sedge Carex glauca H: 6 15cm Zone: 4 Popular, perennial grass. Compact ornamental with silvery blue foliage. Grey s Sedge Carex greyii H: 30 75cm Zone: 4 Deciduous, densely tufted perennial forming strong erect clumps of broad, rich green leaves. Kaga Nishiki Sedge Carex Kaga Nishiki H: cm Zone: 5 Clumping evergreen sedge with gold striped on its lustrous green, arching foliage. Good shade ground cover. Variegated Broad-Leaved Sedge Carex siderostica variegata Ice Dance Japanese Sedge Carex x Ice Dance The Beatles Sedge Carex x The Beatles H: 12 30cm Zone: 4 H: 16 40cm Zone: 4 H: 8 20cm Zone: 5 Ornamental grass with striking Clumping evergreen perennial sedge Neat mounding foliage forms tight green and white variegated foliage. has green stiff leaves distinguished dark green clumps. Rich pink new growth. by a wide white margin. Insignificant brownish flowers spike in late spring.

Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium latifolium H: 30-36 75-90cm Zone: 2 Ornamental grass valued for its flattened

Pink Pampas Grass Cartaderia selloana rosea H: 84 210cm Zone: 7 Large clumping ornamental grass offers showy

Bronze Veil Tufted Hair Grass Deschampsia caespitose Bronzeschlier H: 36 90cm Zone: 3 Dense tufts produce

From midsummer through fall, large open panicles of silver, green or purple often all in same panicle open

Deschampsia cespitosa Northern Lights H: 24-36 60-90cm Zone: 4 Semi-evergreen perennial grows in clumps of

6 Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium latifolium H: cm Zone: 2 Ornamental grass valued for its flattened spiklets that take on a handsome bronze fall colour. Great in mass plantings, floral arrangements. Pink Pampas Grass Cartaderia selloana rosea H: cm Zone: 7 Large clumping ornamental grass offers showy pink plumes. Good screen or specimen accent. Useful in floral arrangements. Bronze Veil Tufted Hair Grass Deschampsia caespitose Bronzeschlier H: 36 90cm Zone: 3 Dense tufts produce long narrow green foliage. From midsummer through fall, large open panicles of silver, green or purple often all in same panicle open giving a bronzy effect. Great in borders or woodland gardens. Deschampsia cespitosa Northern Lights H: cm Zone: 4 Semi-evergreen perennial grows in clumps of narrow, spiky green, pink and creamy white variegated blades. Northern Lights Tufted Hair Grass Elymus arenarius glauca Blue Lyme Grass H: 24 60cm Zone: 3 Ornamental grass has metallic blue foliage and a spreading habit. Striking foliage is great contrast to bright coloured annuals and perennials.

FESTUCA Elijah s Blue Festuca cinereal Elijah Blue H: 12 30cm Zone: 4 Clump-forming perennial with

Sea Urchin Blue Festuca ovina glauca Sea Urchin H: 12 30cm Zone: 3 Dwarf, uniform tuft-forming

HAKONECHLOA All Gold Japanese Forest Red Wind Japanese Forest White Striped Japanese Forest

pure gold foliage that lasts through summer s heat. Great in containers or shady garden areas.

The thin green blades will start to develop red tips in late summer and gradually get more red through

7 FESTUCA Elijah s Blue Festuca cinereal Elijah Blue H: 12 30cm Zone: 4 Clump-forming perennial with dense tufts of thin blue green foliage. Sea Urchin Blue Festuca ovina glauca Sea Urchin H: 12 30cm Zone: 3 Dwarf, uniform tuft-forming evergreen grass with attractive, mediumtextured silvery blue-gray foliage. Thrives in dry soil. HAKONECHLOA All Gold Japanese Forest Red Wind Japanese Forest White Striped Japanese Forest Hakonechloa Macra All Gold H: cm Zone: 5 Clump growing ornamental grass with exceptional pure gold foliage that lasts through summer s heat. Great in containers or shady garden areas. Hakonechloa Macra Beni Kaze H: 18 45cm Zone: 6 Slowly matures into a soft flowing mound. The thin green blades will start to develop red tips in late summer and gradually get more red through the fall. Hakonechloa Macra Albostriata H: cm Zone: 5 One of the most gorgeous ornamental grasses. Forms a low mound of arching stems, with cascading layers of narrow leaves striped with green and creamy-white.

HAKONECHLOA Hakonechloa Macra Naomi H: 12-18 30-45cm Zone: 5 Excellent fall colour sets this apart from other

Naomi Japanese Forest Fubuki Japanese Forest Hakonechloa Macra Fubuki H: 12-18 30-45cm Zone: 4 Forms a low

It has a cascading habit almost like a waterfall.

Slender stems hold bright yellow foliage with this green stripes.

8 HAKONECHLOA Hakonechloa Macra Naomi H: cm Zone: 5 Excellent fall colour sets this apart from other varieties. Green and creamy yellow striped leaves become flushed with plum in cooler weather. Naomi Japanese Forest Fubuki Japanese Forest Hakonechloa Macra Fubuki H: cm Zone: 4 Forms a low mound of narrow leaves heavily striped with green and creamy-white. It has a cascading habit almost like a waterfall. Hakonechloa Macra Aureola H: 18 45cm Zone: 4 Graceful, colourful groundcover for shady areas in the garden. Slender stems hold bright yellow foliage with this green stripes. Golden Japanese Forest Hakonechloa Macra Nicolas H: cm Zone: 4 Elegant ornamental grass prized for its cascading green foliage which becomes ablaze with shades of orange and red in fall. Ideally suited for borders, mass plantings and edges of walls. Nocolas Japanese Forest

Helictotrichon sempervirens H: 24-30 60-75cm Zone: 3 Dome-shaped, clump-forming grass with

Avena Blue Oat Grass Sapphire Blue Oat Grass Helictotrichon sempervirens Sapphire H: 24 60cm

The best variety for hot summer areas. Disease resistant.

red tipped new growth that turns blood-red with age. Excellent in borders or mass plantings.

furrowed stems of glaucous foliage and grows in attractive clumps.

9 Helictotrichon sempervirens H: cm Zone: 3 Dome-shaped, clump-forming grass with intense blue foliage. Arching beige to yellow flower spikes in summer. Avena Blue Oat Grass Sapphire Blue Oat Grass Helictotrichon sempervirens Sapphire H: 24 60cm Zone: 3 Ornamental grass with creamy flower spikes held over steel blue foliage in summer. The best variety for hot summer areas. Disease resistant. Red Baron Grass Imperata cylindrica rubra H: 18 45cm Zone: 5 Striking ornamental grass with red tipped new growth that turns blood-red with age. Excellent in borders or mass plantings. Juncus Hard Blue Rush Juncus inflexus H: cm Zone: 4 This hardy rush has slender furrowed stems of glaucous foliage and grows in attractive clumps. Wood Rush Luzula x Ruby Stilleto H: 12 30cm Zone: 4 Slender, grassy foliage has soft, downy hair on the edges of each blade. This selection turns red in winter to add year round enjoyment.

LIRIOPE Liriope muscari H: 12-18 30-45cm Zone: 6 Perennial plant with grass-like, clumping foliage and stalks of

Lily Turf Gold Banded Lily Turf Liriope muscari Gold Banded H: 10 25cm Zone: 3 Tufted perennial produces dense clumps of

green leaves. From late summer to early autumn, spikes of bright violet flowers appear.

In spring new growth is pure white and matures with green speckles eventually turning pure green.

10 LIRIOPE Liriope muscari H: cm Zone: 6 Perennial plant with grass-like, clumping foliage and stalks of lilac-purple blooms. Good groundcover or border planting. Very adaptable. Lily Turf Gold Banded Lily Turf Liriope muscari Gold Banded H: 10 25cm Zone: 3 Tufted perennial produces dense clumps of strap-like, dark green leaves with a golden band. From early to late autumn, spikes of bright lavender flowers appear. Drought tolerant. Big Blue Lily Turf Liriope muscari Big Blue H: 18 45cm Zone: 5 Tufted-perennial produces dense clumps of strap-like, dark green leaves. From late summer to early autumn, spikes of bright violet flowers appear. Drought tolerant. Frosted Aztec Grass Liriope muscari Okina H: 10 25cm Zone: 5 Tufted evergreen perennial grass with unique foliage. In spring new growth is pure white and matures with green speckles eventually turning pure green. In late summer the clumps are topped with stalks of lilac flowers. Silver Dragon Liriope Liriope spicate Silver Dragon H: cm Zone: 5 Striking, silvery-white and green grass-like foliage is great when planted in masses for a bright groundcover or used for edging or in front of beds and borders. Best in partly shaded areas.

MISCANTHUS Gold Bar Maiden Grass Gold Bar H: 48-60 120-150cm Zone: 4 Intense golden yellow bands highlight the

Plumes of burgundy flowers emerge late and often add winter interest.

with grayish green foliage with a twinge of purple eventually turning all purple. Blooms summer into fall.

Pink blossoms are held from fall into winter.

11 MISCANTHUS Gold Bar Maiden Grass Gold Bar H: cm Zone: 4 Intense golden yellow bands highlight the dense upright foliage of this ornamental grass. Plumes of burgundy flowers emerge late and often add winter interest. Allegro Maiden Grass Allegro H: cm Zone: 5 Lovely, ornamental grass has green and white variegated foliage in large clumps to 5 tall. Pink featherly flower plumes rise above the foliage Maiden Grass Bolero H: cm Zone: 4 Broad leafed cultivar with grayish green foliage with a twinge of purple eventually turning all purple. Blooms summer into fall. Chinese Silver Grass Giganteus H: cm Zone: 3 This tall perennial grass has long, stiff, upright leaves. Pink blossoms are held from fall into winter. Maiden Grass Gracillimus H: cm Zone: 4 Ornamental grass with silverystriped foliage topped by silvery plumes in late summer or fall. Ideal in mass planting or as a screen. Maiden Grass Graziella H: cm Zone: 5 Perennial ornamental grass with narrow, arching leaves turning bronze to orange in autumn. Good specimen, mass or border planting. Dramatic landscape plant.

MISCANTHUS Little Zebra Maiden Grass Little Zebra H: 48 120cm Zone: 4 Clumping perennial with a tidy,

Wine purple plumes emerge in fall and change to creamy-tan in winter.

this ornamental grass a shimmering look.

Zone: 4 Showy, silver-white flower plumes borne over handsome greenish-red leaves.

12 MISCANTHUS Little Zebra Maiden Grass Little Zebra H: cm Zone: 4 Clumping perennial with a tidy, compact mound of green foliage with prominent yellow horizontal banding. Wine purple plumes emerge in fall and change to creamy-tan in winter. Propagation Prohibited Morning Light Morning Light H: cm Zone: 5 A clear white leaf margin gives this ornamental grass a shimmering look. Reddish brown flower plumes add to year round landscape Purple Silver Feather Purpurescens H: cm Zone: 4 Showy, silver-white flower plumes borne over handsome greenish-red leaves. Orange to dark red all and winter foliage adds year-round Staccato H: cm Zone: 3 Midsized mound of narrow green leaves with attractive yellow horizontal banding. Almond-white plums in the fall. Great in mass plantings. Striped Maiden Grass

MISCANTHUS Stardust Maiden Grass Stardust H: 36 90cm Zone: 5 Narrow blades featuring yellow dots

Super Stripe Miscanthus Super Stripe H: 48 120cm Zone: 4 Wonderful specimen plant with green and

Honey-brown bloom spikes emerge in fall and persist through Porcupine Grass var.

horizontal yellow bands. Silver blooms are held from fall into winter. Dramatic landscape plant.

stripes on dark green leaves and featherly flower plumes in fall.

Japanese Silver Grass Yaku Jima H: 60 150cm Zone: 4 Ornamental grass with finely textured

13 MISCANTHUS Stardust Maiden Grass Stardust H: 36 90cm Zone: 5 Narrow blades featuring yellow dots which are very noticeable. Burgundy plumes appear in late summer. Super Stripe Miscanthus Super Stripe H: cm Zone: 4 Wonderful specimen plant with green and gold banding on upright foliage. Honey-brown bloom spikes emerge in fall and persist through Porcupine Grass var. Strictus H: cm Zone: 4 This tall perennial grass has long, stiff, upright leaves with horizontal yellow bands. Silver blooms are held from fall into winter. Dramatic landscape plant. Variegated Maiden Grass Variegata H: cm Zone: 5 Perennial ornamental grass with white stripes on dark green leaves and featherly flower plumes in fall. Good specimen, mass or border planting. Japanese Silver Grass Yaku Jima H: cm Zone: 4 Ornamental grass with finely textured silver-striped green foliage. Silver plumes appear in late summer and remain attractive into winter. Zebra Grass Zebrinus H: cm Zone: 5 Unique, ornamental grass has distinctive horizontal yellow markings throughout long green grassy foliage. Showy flower plumes rise above large clumps of foliage in late summer to autumn.

Muhlenbergia Mexicana H: 12-36 30-90cm Zone: 3 Common in marshy, swampy, and boggy

Mexican Muhly Variegated Mondo Grass Ophiopogan japonicus Variegatus Black Mondo Grass

throughout the dark green, grass-like foliage make this selection an excellent choice for

14 Muhlenbergia Mexicana H: cm Zone: 3 Common in marshy, swampy, and boggy habitats. Mexican Muhly Variegated Mondo Grass Ophiopogan japonicus Variegatus Black Mondo Grass Ophiopogan planiscapus Niger H: 6 15cm Zone: 5 Dramatic white, vertical stripe, throughout the dark green, grass-like foliage make this selection an excellent choice for brightening a shady area. H: cm Zone: 6 A stemless plant that features narrow, linear, blackish-purple leaves. White, bell-shaped flowers with pink to lilac tinting bloom in summer.

PANICUM Switch Grass Panic Panicum virgatum H: 60 150cm Zone: 3 An upright and spreading perennial

Creates a wonderful native plant look in the landscape.

upright airy flower clusters from late summer to winter. Foliage colour deepens to rich purple in fall.

clumping deciduous grass with stiff, metallic blue leaves and airy flowers rising above the foliage

Prairie Fire Switch Grass Panicum virgatum Prairie Fire H: 60 150cm Zone: 3 Features tight, upright

15 PANICUM Switch Grass Panic Panicum virgatum H: cm Zone: 3 An upright and spreading perennial grass. Airy flower clusters appear in late summer. Creates a wonderful native plant look in the landscape. Switch Grass Panicum virgatum Dallas Blues H: cm Zone: 1 An improved selection with large, upright airy flower clusters from late summer to winter. Foliage colour deepens to rich purple in fall. Heavy Metal Blue Switch Grass Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal H: cm Zone: 3 Handsome, durable clumping deciduous grass with stiff, metallic blue leaves and airy flowers rising above the foliage through winter. Prairie Fire Switch Grass Panicum virgatum Prairie Fire H: cm Zone: 3 Features tight, upright clumps of bluish stems and slender burgundy foliage, all topped with pink-tinted flowers in late summer. Foliage turns fiery red in Fall. Warrior Switch Grass Panicum virgatum Warrior H: cm Zone: 3 Bronze flushed leaves. Decorative plumes in fall. Good accent plant for the landscape or patio areas.

PENNISETUM Burgundy Bunny Miniature Fountain Grass Pennisetum Alopecuroides Burgundy Bunny H: 12-18 30-45cm Zone: 5 A hardy

Foliage turns into a stunning red colour in fall.

grass has a mounded habit of dark green foliage that turns golden russet in fall.

Little Honey Dwarf Fountain Grass Pennisetum Alopecuroides Little Honey H: 8 20cm Zone: 4 Dwarf, clump-forming grass with green

Hameln Fountain Grass Pennisetum Alopecuroides Hameln Moudry Dwarf Fountain Grass Pennisetum Alopecuroides Moudry Red Head

upright mound of arching Prized for its glossy foliage and Forms a large mound of arching green leaves, bearing bottlebrush

16 PENNISETUM Burgundy Bunny Miniature Fountain Grass Pennisetum Alopecuroides Burgundy Bunny H: cm Zone: 5 A hardy dwarf grass with fiery red highlights in late spring, followed by fluffy, buff-coloured blooms. Foliage turns into a stunning red colour in fall. Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass Pennisetum Alopecuroides Little Bunny H: cm Zone: 5 This cute little ornamental grass has a mounded habit of dark green foliage that turns golden russet in fall. In summer the mounds are topped with fluffy, creamy white flower plumes. Little Honey Dwarf Fountain Grass Pennisetum Alopecuroides Little Honey H: 8 20cm Zone: 4 Dwarf, clump-forming grass with green and silver, variegated leaves. Showy, bristle-like flower plumes appear in summer. Hameln Fountain Grass Pennisetum Alopecuroides Hameln Moudry Dwarf Fountain Grass Pennisetum Alopecuroides Moudry Red Head Fountain Grass Pennisetum Alopecuroides Red Head H: cm Zone: 5 H: 24 60cm Zone: 5 H: cm Zone: 5 Forms an upright mound of arching Prized for its glossy foliage and Forms a large mound of arching green leaves, bearing bottlebrush large, almost back foxtail-like green leaves. Soft smoky-pink coloured spikes of silvery-white flowers that flowers. Great way to add textural bottlebrush flower spikes ap- turn to buff or tan as they dry. interest to the border or rock pear in mid to late summer. Leaves Leaves turn bright golden-yellow in garden. turn shades of gold to orange then the fall. finally pale tan in the fall.

Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass Phalaris arundinacea Feesy H: 24-36 60-90cm Zone: 3 Showy, pale green with

Add soft white plumes rising 12-18 over the foliage and landscape versatility for a winning choice in the

Ribbon Grass Phalaris arundinacea Picta H: 30 75cm Zone: 2 Refined, upright grower with yellow variegated

Yellow Eyed Grass Argentine Blue-Eyed Grass Sisyrinchium argentine H: 12 30cm Zone: 3 Small grass like leaves

17 Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass Phalaris arundinacea Feesy H: cm Zone: 3 Showy, pale green with white blushed with pink leaves are just one reason this ornamental grass is so wonderful. Add soft white plumes rising over the foliage and landscape versatility for a winning choice in the garden. Ribbon Grass Phalaris arundinacea Picta H: 30 75cm Zone: 2 Refined, upright grower with yellow variegated foliage and feathery flowers. Useful as accent in perennial borders or as bank cover. Good near water features. Yellow Eyed Grass Argentine Blue-Eyed Grass Sisyrinchium argentine H: 12 30cm Zone: 3 Small grass like leaves with tiny blue flowers blooming proficiently in summer. Sisyrinchium californicum H: cm Zone: 4 Perennial planting valued for its gray-green, grass-like foliage and star shaped yellow blooms. Showy border, edging or mass plantings.

SPARTINA Spartina pectinate Aureomarginata Height: 36-60 90-150cm Zone: 4 Graceful ornamental grass displays bright golden yellow edges on its light green

18 SPARTINA Spartina pectinate Aureomarginata Height: cm Zone: 4 Graceful ornamental grass displays bright golden yellow edges on its light green foliage. Thrives in moist soil. Spikes of interesting green flowers turn tan in fall. Ideal as an accent or in mass plantings. Gold-edged Prairie Cord Grass

Carex SEDGES Sedges are grass-like plants that typically grow in shallow water or moist soil. They have rhizomes and triangular stems.

Carex SEDGES Sedges are grass-like plants that typically grow in shallow water or moist soil. They have rhizomes and triangular stems. Avalanche Eldorado Calamagrostis FEATHER REED GRASS A group of mainly cool season grasses that grow most vigorously in cooler months. They plume earlier than other grasses. x acutiflora Avalanche Wide