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Lists are alphabetized by Genus, Species and Cultivar.    A # in front of a plant indicates new for 2007, a  *  indicates new for 2008.
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Grasses by Light     Grasses by Height     Grasses by Zone

MILLIUM effusum 'Aureum'   -- Golden Wood Millet
Golden yellow foliage adds beauty to the shade border, combines well with hostas
          Shade to part shade            1'                       6 - 9                   moist, fertile soil

MISCANTHUS  'Purpurascens'   -- Flame Grass
Foliage turns orange/red with the coming of fall - one of the best for fall effect!
          Sun                                3 - 5'                    5 - 9                   moist, fertile soil

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Adagio'
Silver - gray foliage and abundant flowers held well above foliage make this perhaps the best dwarf Miscanthus
          Sun to part shade                3'                       5 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Flamingo'
Pink tinted inflorescences droop slightly, providing attractive show in late summer and fall
          Sun                                5 - 6'                    5 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

*MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gold Bar'
Introduced by Joy Creek Garden, this Miscanthus sports heavily banded, gold striped foliage
          Sun                                3 - 5'                    6 - 9                   well drained, drought tolerant

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Graceful fine textured foliage on this well known and loved Miscanthus, divide stands every 4 years to maintain upright growth
          Sun                                5 - 6'                    5 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Little Kitten'
Very dwarf miscanthus, covered in flowers in late summer - great for winter interest
          Sun                                2 - 3'                    5 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Malepartus'
Robust grower, red flowers held on burgundy stems, golden fall color, stunning
          Sun                                  7'                       5 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Morning Light'
Fine textured, arching foliage appears silver from a distance - excellent rounded form
          Sun                                  4'                       5 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'November Sunset'
Excellent red flowers add motion to your garden in late summer to fall, orange/yellow fall color
          Sun to part shade             5 - 6'                    5 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Oberon'
Large white flowers in August, this Miscanthus has a graceful vase shaped habit
          Sun                                  6'                       5 - 9                   well drained, drought tolerant

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Sarabande'
Excellent fine textured foliage and an abundance of flowers  - blooms consistently in the Northwest
          Sun                                4 - 6'                    5 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Staccato'
Yellow horizontal stripes on this new Miscanthus, very upright growth and red flowers in fall
          Sun                                4 - 5'                    5 - 9                   well drained, drought tolerant

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Stardust'
The most compact, heavily banded Zebra grass to date - the deep red fall flowers are stunning!
          Sun to part shade                3'                       5 - 9                   well drained, drought tolerant

MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Strictus'   -- Porcupine Grass
A very upright form, excellent, clear yellow horizontal banding, tolerating a wide range of soil conditions, copper flowers in fall
          Sun                                  6'                       5 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MISCANTHUS sinensis var. condensatus 'Cabaret'
Broad leaves with cream white variegation down the center - a bold accent to any garden
          Sun                                4 - 6'                    6 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MISCANTHUS sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'
Broad leaves with a reverse variegation to 'Cabaret', a better choice for consistent blooms.
          Sun                                4 - 6'                    6 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MOLINIA caerulea 'Strahlenquelle'
Green foliage with gracefully arching flowers rise 2 - 3' above foliage
          Sun to part shade           12 - 18"                  5 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MOLINIA caerulea 'Variegata'   -- Variegated Moor Grass
Strongly variegated foliage - flowers & foliage turn golden in the fall, a slow grower that is good in containers
          Sun to part shade                1'                       4 - 8                   drought tolerant to moist

MOLINIA ceerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Skyracer'   -- Tall Purple Moor Grass
Purple flowers emerge in July and rise 3 - 4' above foliage.  Both flowers and foliage turn bright yellow in fall
          Sun                                2 - 3'                    5 - 9                   drought tolerant to moist

MUHLENBERGIA dubia
Densely tufted fine textured evergreen leaves and erect flower spikes in late summer. Great Mediterranean look!
          Sun                                 18"                      7 - 9                   drought tolerant, well drained

MUHLENBERGIA dumosa
The lacy texture makes a nice complement to bold textured foliage - excellent in containers where not hardy
          Sun                                  4'                      9 - 10                  well drained

NASSELLA tenuissima    -- Mexican feather grass (syn. Stipa tenuissima.)
Excellent green, needle thin foliage, in summer tawny flowers cover plant.  Moves in the barest of breeze
          Sun                                 18"                     7 - 10                  drought tolerant, well drained

OPHIOPOGON japonicus    -- Mondo Grass
Evergreen foliage, blue fruit, groundcover
          Shade to part shade           10"                     6 - 10                  moist, fertile soil

OPHIOPOGON japonicus 'Nana'   -- Dwarf Mondo Grass
Evergreen ground cover, excellent between stepping stones.  A standard in Japanese gardens
          Shade to part shade          3 - 4"                   6 - 10                  moist, fertile soil

OPHIOPOGON planiscapus 'Nigrescens'   -- Black Mondo Grass
The much coveted foliage of Black mondo grass is a striking addition to gardens.  Pair it with chartreuse foliage for a knockout combination.
          Shade to part shade            8"                      6 - 10                  moist, fertile soil

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