This selection forms a large mound of arching green leaves. Soft smoky-pink coloured bottlebrush flower spikes appear from spring till fall, turning to buff as they dry.  An infertile variety that does not reseed.

This selection forms a large mound of arching rich green leaves. Large, dark red colored bottlebrush flower spikes appear from spring till fall, turning to buff as they dry.  An infertile variety that does not reseed.

Popular, compact grass with cream-white flowers held over narrow wine-red foliage. Winter interest.Cut back in early April. Prefers a well drained soil in full sun. Divide clumps in late spring or early summer.

Compact grass with feathery spikes of buff-colored flowers over green leaves. A garden standard. Ideal for containers, borders, mass plantings or specimen use. Good cut flowers. Excellent winter interest.

Stripes of pink, burgundy, green and white explode in graceful arches in this sister to ‘Fireworks’ and ‘Skyrocket’. For the best colors, plant it in full sun. ‘Cherry Sparkler’ features a mix of white and pink blush seed plumes. It is not hardy.

Dependable and showy, this native grass will become your favorite garden chameleon as its blades emerge in spring to form a narrow, upright, steely blue-green column of foliage that begins to add a healthy dose of burgundy red as late spring progresses into summer. By late summer, its foliage is dominated by the stunning red color that is further enhanced by light, airy, small red flowers that form an attractive, airy seed head in late August. You’ll love its great color, its ability to attract seed seeking birds, and your ability to succeed with it in the landscape. ‘Shenandoah’ is a superb plant for grouping in sunny areas and even gives the winter landscape interest with its swaying brown, dried foliage.

Straight from the University of Connecticut’s breeding program, this exciting new Panicum will get immediate notice in the garden. Why? There is no other Panicum that turns as deeply and fantastically red as this show-stopping selection. Ruby Ribbons™ is the result of a cross with one parent being ‘Heavy Metal’ so you know its summer foliage will be metallic blue with red overtones and very attractive. As the cooler weather of fall approaches, so does the red color with the foliage getting so infused with red, you might think you are looking at Pennisetum rubrum from a distance. It is incredibly darker than ‘Shenandoah’ and perfect for putting on a late summer and fall show of red that will have you riveted. Plant Ruby Ribbons™ in a sunny spot in any well-drained soil and it will thrive. Plant it in groups to create colorful sweeps in the garden that will take your breath away.

Make a strong landscape statement with this tall, easy to grow, narrow, upright, wide bladed grass that is bound to be noticed wherever you plant it. Dark, olive-green foliage with just a hint of powdery blue add to this plant’s mystique as does its ability to thrive in so many soils from poor, sandy, droughty ones to moist, well-drained fertile ones. It makes a stunning display in groups and looks even better in summer as stalks form and hold showy, upright flower panicles above the foliage for all to see, including colorful birds who look forward to the ample seed this selection provides. This plant is exclusively offered to American Beauty program buyers!

Verticle and clump-forming, its blue-green foliage changes to red then maroon by fall. Red seed heads add to its colorful appeance. Great foliage color and texture in the landscape. Spectacular when grouped. Light, airy seed heads are perfect for cutting.