Formerly known as Indiangrass, a beautiful warm-season grass with striking form and coloring. It has erect broad blue-green leaves and tall, plume-like, soft, golden-brown seed heads. This showy perennial’s fall color is deep orange to purple.
A trailing, evergreen shrub, the thick, leathery leaves are yellow-green in spring, dark-green in summer, and reddish-purple in the fall. Nodding clusters of pink or white flowers occur on bright-red stems, followed by bright-red berries that persist into winter. Long lived, but a slow grower. Has no serious disease or insect problems. Frequently seen as a ground cover in sandy areas.
Broomsedge is a primary native meadow grass in our region. Drought tolerant, it requires little care and is virtually disease and pest free. Seeds along the stems are striking in fall and winter when the fine hairs of the seeds catch the sunlight. Supports the Common Wood-Nymph and Skipper butterflies.
A warm season, perennial bunchgrass with blue-green stems. Once established, has excellent drought tolerance and is easy to maintain. Seed, nesting and shelter for wildlife especially for ground nesters and birds of prey.
Highly ornamental with interest throughout much of the year. White Spring flowers, attractive glossy summer foliage, and red fruits and deep red foliage in fall. When young and small, provide some deer protection. Tolerates a range of soil conditions and is easy to maintain.