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CALAMAGROSTIS foliosa, CALAMAGROSTIS foliosa

Perennial Grass: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. California coast native-so it tolerates coastal conditions. Clumping, mounding growth habit-good in borders. Height 18-24". Foliage: blue-green. Plumes: tan feathery panicles 3-6" long that arch over the foliage. Good cut flower. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate to occasional. USDA Z7.

CALAMAGROSTIS foliosa, CALAMAGROSTIS foliosa

Perennial Grass: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. California coast native-so it tolerates coastal conditions. Clumping, mounding growth habit-good in borders. Height 18-24". Foliage: blue-green. Plumes: tan feathery panicles 3-6" long that arch over the foliage. Good cut flower. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate to occasional. USDA Z7.

CALAMAGROSTIS nutkaensis 'The King', Pacific Reed Grass, Bunch Grass CALAMAGROSTIS nutkaensis 'The King'
Pacific Reed Grass, Bunch Grass

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Deer resistant. This large, handsome selection was found in the King Mountain Range in Humboldt County. Has unusually broad blades. Good background or accent for woodland or partly shaded meadow. Very attractive seed heads spring-summer. Ht: 3'. Flowers: 5'. Width: 3'. Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Can take heavy soils & heat if plenty of moisture is present. USDA Z4.

CALAMAGROSTIS nutkaensis 'The King', Pacific Reed Grass, Bunch Grass CALAMAGROSTIS nutkaensis 'The King'
Pacific Reed Grass, Bunch Grass

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Deer resistant. This large, handsome selection was found in the King Mountain Range in Humboldt County. Has unusually broad blades. Good background or accent for woodland or partly shaded meadow. Very attractive seed heads spring-summer. Ht: 3'. Flowers: 5'. Width: 3'. Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Can take heavy soils & heat if plenty of moisture is present. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable CALAMAGROSTIS nutkaensis x foliosa 'Little Nootka'
Reed Grass, Bunch Grass

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Was found by Josh Williams at Cal Flora Nursery. Tolerates drought & deer. Clumping, mounding growth habit w/plumes that gently arch over the foliage. Good border, meadow, container and cut flower plant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Plume color: wheat. Foliage color: mid green. Height: 1-2 feet. Width: 1-2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: dry. USDA Z7 or lower. (parentage C. foliosa x C. nutkaensis ‘The King’)

Photo unavailable CALAMAGROSTIS nutkaensis x foliosa 'Little Nootka'
Reed Grass, Bunch Grass

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Was found by Josh Williams at Cal Flora Nursery. Tolerates drought & deer. Clumping, mounding growth habit w/plumes that gently arch over the foliage. Good border, meadow, container and cut flower plant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Plume color: wheat. Foliage color: mid green. Height: 1-2 feet. Width: 1-2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: dry. USDA Z7 or lower. (parentage C. foliosa x C. nutkaensis ‘The King’)

Photo unavailable CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Foerster's Feather Reed Grass

Perennial Grass: Drought & deer resistant. Almost the same as C. acu. 'Stricta', the only difference is in cool climates where Karl Foerster is more compact & blooms 2-3 weeks earlier. Nice border & cut flower plant. Blooms: spring-summer. Ht: 2-3' Flowers: 5-6'. Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Can take heavy soils & heat if plenty of moisture is present. USDA Z4.

CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', Foerster's Feather Reed Grass CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Foerster's Feather Reed Grass

Perennial Grass: Drought & deer resistant. Almost the same as C. acu. 'Stricta', the only difference is in cool climates where Karl Foerster is more compact & blooms 2-3 weeks earlier. Nice border & cut flower plant. Blooms: spring-summer. Ht: 2-3' Flowers: 5-6'. Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Can take heavy soils & heat if plenty of moisture is present. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Feather Reed Grass

Perennial Grass: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. An excellent ornamental grass with foliage that is edged in white. A vertical & erect plant forming compact clumps with flower stalks 36" above the foliage. Good in borders. Nice cut flower. Bloom time: summer. Plume color: pink fading to buff. 2-3' x 2'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable CAREX 'Feather Falls' (='ET CRX01', C. hybrida 'Feather Falls')
Variegated Japanese Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Drought, deer & bog tolerant. Versatile and vigorous. Evergreen border, ground cover, rock garden & pot plant, foliage will spill over rocks and pots. Glossy, arching white and green variegated foliage. Tolerates sun without burning. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: spring. Bloom color: tan. Clump forming. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 18-36 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. USPP #26,199

Photo unavailable CAREX 'Ribbon Falls'
Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Evergreen ornamental grass with upright, arching leaves that create a fountain-like effect. Deer, bog & drought tolerant. Good border, rock garden, container & poolside plant. Foliage color: green shades. Size: 12-18" x 15-18". Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate-dry. USDA Z5.

CAREX buchananii, Leatherleaf Sedge, Fox Red Curly Sedge CAREX buchananii
Leatherleaf Sedge, Fox Red Curly Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Evergreen ornamental grass with arching 2-3 feet tall leaves that create a fountain-like effect. Deer, bog and drought tolerant. Good border, rock garden, container and poolside plant. Foliage color: reddish bronze. Bloom time: summer. Attracts butterflies. Exposure: sun to light shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

Photo unavailable CAREX buchananii 'Red Rooster'
Leatherleaf Sedge, Red Rooster Curly Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Evergreen ornamental grass with upright, arching leaves that create a fountain-like effect. Deer, bog & drought tolerant. Good border, rock garden, container & poolside plant. Foliage color: reddish brown. Bloom time: summer. Attracts butterflies. Size: 12-24" x 16". Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

CAREX divulsa, European Grey Sedge CAREX divulsa
European Grey Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Drought, deer and bog tolerant. Clump-forming, evergreen ornamental grass. Very versatile in its use. Good ground cover under trees; tolerates abuse. Inconspicuous greenish flowers aging to brown. Attracts butterflies. Height: 18-24". Spread: 18-24". Exposure: sun or shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. (we have been selling this plant as Carex species - Berkeley Sedge, for the last few years).

CAREX divulsa, European Grey Sedge CAREX divulsa
European Grey Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Drought, deer and bog tolerant. Clump-forming, evergreen ornamental grass. Very versatile in its use. Good ground cover under trees; tolerates abuse. Inconspicuous greenish flowers aging to brown. Attracts butterflies. Height: 18-24". Spread: 18-24". Exposure: sun or shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. (we have been selling this plant as Carex species - Berkeley Sedge, for the last few years).

CAREX divulsa, European Grey Sedge CAREX divulsa
European Grey Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Drought, deer and bog tolerant. Clump-forming, evergreen ornamental grass. Very versatile in its use. Good ground cover under trees; tolerates abuse. Inconspicuous greenish flowers aging to brown. Attracts butterflies. Height: 18-24". Spread: 18-24". Exposure: sun or shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. (we have been selling this plant as Carex species - Berkeley Sedge, for the last few years).

Photo unavailable CAREX flacca 'Blue Zinger'
Blue Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Evergreen. Ornamental grass. Deer resistant. Bog tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Slightly larger and more upright than the species. Also holds its color a little better. Low, clumping ground cover, tolerates light traffic. Size: 1-2' x 1-2'. Exposure: shade/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z 5-9.

Photo unavailable CAREX flacca 'Blue Zinger'
Blue Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Evergreen. Ornamental grass. Deer resistant. Bog tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Slightly larger and more upright than the species. Also holds its color a little better. Low, clumping ground cover, tolerates light traffic. Size: 1-2' x 1-2'. Exposure: shade/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z 5-9.

Photo unavailable CAREX flacca (syn. C. glauca)
Blue Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Ornamental grass. Deer resistant. Bog tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Deciduous in all but mild-climates. Low mat forming ground cover, tolerates light traffic and spreads by non-invasive rhizomes. Can cut back foliage to 2-3" to force new growth. Height: 6". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA z5.

CAREX oshimensis 'Evergold', Variegated Japanese Sedge CAREX oshimensis 'Evergold'
Variegated Japanese Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Drought, deer & bog tolerant. Evergreen border, ground cover, rock garden & pot plant, foliage will spill over rocks and pots. Arching creamy yellow centered foliage (sometimes reverts to green). Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: spring. Height: 12-16". Width: 18-24". Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7. (syn. C. hachioensis 'Evergold', C. morrowii aureo variegata 'Old Gold' or 'Everbrite')

Photo unavailable CAREX oshimensis EverColor 'Everillo'
Golden Japanese Sedge

Grass-like Perennial: Drought, deer & bog tolerant. Evergreen border, ground cover, rock garden & pot plant, foliage will spill over rocks & pots. A mutation of CAREX 'Evergold' w/arching lime-green lvs that turn golden yellow as they mature. Color improves in shade. Versatile, can tolerate very saturated & dry soils. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring. Height: 12-18". Width: 18-24". Exp.: part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z5. USPP #21,002

CAREX pansa, California Meadow Sedge, Dune Grass CAREX pansa
California Meadow Sedge, Dune Grass

Grass-like Perennial: CA coastal native. Tolerates foot traffic, deer, coast, sun, bog, clay & sand. Tuft forming habit spreads slowly by rhizomes. Good lawn, meadow, rock garden, patio and ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies. Height: 6-8". Flowers to 12". Space 12" apart for meadow/lawn. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

CAREX pansa, California Meadow Sedge, Dune Grass CAREX pansa
California Meadow Sedge, Dune Grass

Grass-like Perennial: CA coastal native. Tolerates foot traffic, deer, coast, sun, bog, clay & sand. Tuft forming habit spreads slowly by rhizomes. Good lawn, meadow, rock garden, patio and ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies. Height: 6-8". Flowers to 12". Space 12" apart for meadow/lawn. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

Photo unavailable CAREX praegracilis
Clustered Field Sedge or Slender Sedge

A large handsome grass from the central and north coast. Light-green blades. Striking as accent plant or as background in grass gardens. Ht: 2'.

Photo unavailable CAREX praegracilis
Clustered Field Sedge or Slender Sedge

A large handsome grass from the central and north coast. Light-green blades. Striking as accent plant or as background in grass gardens. Ht: 2'.

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