Grasses

Soft Rush

Forms an upright vase-shaped clump of single stalks Thin dark green cylindrical stems look stiff but are soft to the touch Flowers emerge in small clusters from a split in the stems, slightly below the tips of the plant Nodding clusters of flowers are yellow to pale brown Bloom Time: Midsummer till fall

Softstem Bulrush

AKA: Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani Scirpus are not grasses, they are perennial sedges Dark green spongy stems, up to 2 cm thick, are rounded-edged and triangular in cross-section Leaves are not produced Brownish inflorescences hang from terminal tips on stems up to 250 cm tall Bracts beyond seed heads, 15 cm long, seem to be a continuation of the stems Bloom Time: May to August

Standing Ovation Little Bluestem

AKA Andropogon scoparius 'Standing Ovation' Sturdy upright stems with a blue cast, dark purple closer to the base Leaves turn fiery-red in the fall and remain showy throughout the winter Blades are thicker than other schizachyrium species Silvery seedheads persist through the fall Bloom Time: Late summer Flower Height: 120 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Straw Hat Sedge

Low green sedge with yellow flowers Partial sun to full shade Cool season grass Late spring blooms Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Ground cover Drought tolerant Low maintenance

Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass

AKA Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries and Cream' Flat strap-like pink-tinted green and white leaves, 15 mm wide, 30 cm long Erect panicles of pink flowers turn white and are not showy Bloom Time: Summer Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Striped Eulalia Grass

Leaves arch gracefully on upright stems, forming a loose clump Foliage is variegated with bright white and green stripes Bloom Time: September to November Flower Type: Feathery panicles Flower Colour: Red turning to silvery-white Flower Height: 225 cm Foliage Height: 175 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Striped Weeping Sedge

AKA Carex morrowii 'Aureovariegata' Small evergreen clump-forming grass with a mounding habit Fine leaves are creamy-yellow with narrow margins of green Small brownish flowers Bloom Time: Late spring Grass Type: Cool season

Sweet Grass

AKA Anthoxanthum nitens Forms a spreading upright mound of gray-green foliage Blades reach 60 cm high Yellow flower panicles rise very slightly above the foliage As the name suggests, this grass has a sweet vanilla scent Bloom Time: Spring Flower Size: 5-10 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Switch Grass

Forms an upright, dense clump of medium-green foliage Flat leaf blades are 30 cm long, branching from upright stems Airy panicles rising above the foliage are reddish-pink changing to tan in the fall Leaves turn yellow to red in autumn and tan throughout the winter Bloom Time: July to fall Flower Height: 140-200 cm Foliage Height: 90-120 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Tall Moor Grass

Medium-sized variety with arching narrow green blades Green flowers with a tinge of purple in July-August Golden-yellow fall colour, fading only slightly into winter Excellent winter show Flower height - 150cm Foliage height - 90cm

Totem Pole Switch Grass

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Forms a very upright column of steel blue foliage and powdery blue stems Golden seed panicles appear in early fall The narrow base makes it ideal for small spaces that need height and vertical structure Very sturdy cultivar that will remain standing through the winter Bloom Time: Early fall Grass Type: Warm Season

Tuber Oat Grass

Grass forms a low mound of soft narrow foliage Leaf blades are almost completely white with a central thin stripe of green Excellent contrasting plant in the garden with spring bulbs Narrow panicles of wild oat-like blooms Grass Type: Cool Season Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Tufted Hair Grass

Dense mounding semi-evergreen clump of green blades turning light brown in the fall Flowers feature green, purple, silver, and gold tones Bloom Time: Early to late summer Flower Height: 100 cm Foliage Height: 80 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Tussock Sedge

AKA Carex elata Slender upright sedge with leaves and seeds growing off the same stems Stems are bluish-green, triangular in cross section Male and female blooms flower on separate spikes Plants emerge from elevated tufts (tussocks) in or near standing water Bloom Time: Summer Grass Type: Cool Season

Twilight Zone Little Bluestem

AKA Andropogon scoparius 'Twilight Zone' A standout cultivar that possess a nearly iridescent silvery mauve-purple cast over the whole plant beginning in midsummer Colour is retained through the fall Forms a sturdy upright narrow columnar clump Bloom Time: Late summer Flower Height: 140cm Foliage Height: 120cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

This grass has a slightly arching upright habit and forms a tight clump Leaf blades have a central white stripe, bordered by green Sterile flower plumes emerge light pink changing to a golden tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the winter Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 125 cm Foliage Height: 70 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

This grass has a mounding upright habit Narrow leaf blades have a defined white edge Sterile flower plumes emerge white changing to a golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 120 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Grass Type: Cool Season Rust resistant

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

This grass has a slightly arching, upright habit and forms a tight clump Narrow leaf blades are variegated creamy-white and green Sterile flower plumes emerge light pink changing to a golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 125 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Grass type: Cool Season

Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

AKA Hakonechloa macra 'Urahajusa Zuku' Dense mound of relatively short wide variegated blades emerging from stems in the centre of the mound Graceful arching form softens formal shade gardens Yellow and green leaves turn red and purple shades in the fall Yellow-green seed heads persist through winter Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall Grass Type: Warm Season

Variegated Lily Turf

Showy whorled lavender flowers on short spikes, just proud of the body of the plant Flowers lead to dark blue to black berries, persisting into the winter Semi-evergreen strap-like arching glossy variegated green and creamy-yellow leaves Grown for its slow-spreading, clump-forming habit Bloom Time: Late summer Flower Height: 50 cm Foliage Height: 40 cm

Variegated Maiden Grass

A compact form with thin silver-green wiry leaves on an upright arching habit Leaf blades are green with narrow white sharply serrated margins Foliage turns a golden-tan with a hint of red in the fall, remaining through the winter Bloom Time: September to November Flower Type: Small feathery panicles Flower colour: Copper-red turning to a silvery-white Flower Height: 150 cm Foliage Height: 90-100 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Variegated Purple Moor Grass

Forms a compact arching mound of creamy-white and green variegated foliage Slender flower stalks rise well above the foliage, giving this grass an airy appearance Flower spikes change to tan seeds as they age Leaves turn a striking golden-yellow in the fall Bloom Time: July Flower Colour: Purple Foliage Height: 50 cm Flower Height: 80 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Variegated Ribbon Grass

Flat, strap-like, green and white leaves, 15 mm wide, 30 cm long Erect panicles of pink flowers turn to white and are not showy Seeds are sterile Bloom Time: Summer Flower Height: 100 cm Foliage Height: 70 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Variegated Sweet Flag

Forms an upright, vase-shaped clump of iris-like green and white variegated leaves Adds a nice feature to the semi-aquatic garden Foliage and rhizomes emit a spicy scent when crushed or bruised Bloom Time: Flowers are not showy

Variegated Tufted Hair Grass

Mounding semi-evergreen clump of variegated blades turning light brown in the fall Variegation includes creamy-white and green, but leaves emerge with a pink blush Under certain circumstances, the pink undertones may become overtones Bloom Time: Early to late summer Flower Height: 60 cm, but rarely flowers Foliage Height: 30 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Virginia Wild Rye

Grass has a slightly arching upright habit and forms a loose clump Coarse leaf blades are grayish-green Flower spikes emerge green, change to brown and are a bit thicker than E. canadensis Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: Summer Flower Height: 150 cm Foliage Height: 100 cm Grass type: Cool Season

Wavy Hair Grass

Dense mounding semi-evergreen clump with very thin green blades, up to 50 cm long Numerous loose flower panicles feature purple to bronze tones Flowers change to gold and yellow as they mature Bloom Time: Spring Flower Height: 100 cm Foliage Height: 40 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

White Pampas Grass

AKA Cortaderia argentea Panicles up to 90 cm of feathery creamy-white flowers produce tan-coloured seeds Coarse green leaves up to 200 cm long arch from tall sturdy stalks, turning white in the winter Dark green leaves have razor-sharp edges Seed heads are decorative in cut or dried arrangements Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall Grass Type: Warm Season

Wood Millet

Deciduous flat chartreuse blades arch from green stems Profuse green flowers are held on narrow panicles Bloom Time: Late spring Flower Height: 40 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Zebra Grass

Leaves arch gracefully on upright stems, forming a loose clump and tending to flop with age Leaves have irregular horizontal bands of yellow and green, turning tan and red in the fall Bloom Time: September to November Flower Type: Feathery panicles Flower Colour: Coppery-pink turning silvery-white Flower Height: 225 cm Foliage Height: 150-175 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Sweet Flag

Hardy perennial, swamp or bog plant Foliage and rhizomes have a sweet citrus scent when bruised or cut Wheat-like flowers Great for stabilizing pond edges Bloom Time: June to July

Little Bluestem

Dense clump of gray-blue leaves Leaves turn to shades of orange in the fall and remain showy throughout the winter Silvery seed heads Bloom Time: Late summer into the fall Flower Height: 100 cm Foliage Height: 80 cm Grass Type: Warm Season