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The Coreopsis `Early Sunrise', Coreopsis grandiflora, is a definite superstar among yellow flowers. This All-American Selections Gold Metal Award Winner has yellow flowers flush to orange-yellow near the center and bloom June through October. In the Tickseed family, the dark green thread leaf foliage makes a great contrast with the flower color. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis `Early Sunrise' looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. | |
The Hosta `Royal Standard' is a vigorous, large Hosta with dark green leaves, making this variety very striking. The light lavender fragrant flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta's are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 18" and a spread of 36-48", Hosta's provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener. |  | | Golden Variegated Hakone Grass | | $11.99 | More Info
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The Grass 'Golden Variegeted Hakone Grass', Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola', is a mounded non-invasive rhizome grass. It has brilliant yellow, bamboo-like foliage streaked with green lines. In the fall, the leaves turn an intense ruby pink. Attractive as a specimen, in mass plantings, or in combination with other shade loving plants. Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil with light shade or half-day sun. The yellow variegation turns red/brown if grown in too much sun. Pest and disease free. |  | | Golden Variegated Sweet Flag Grass | | $9.98 | More Info
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The Grass 'Golden Variegated Sweet Flag', Acorus gramineus Ogon, is a mounded, non-invasive rhizome grass. It is great for containers, edging or as a groundcover. Fragrant, butter yellow sword-like blades create a striking contrast. Rich golden yellow foliage grows to 10 inches high, 1 foot spread. It has a typical philodendron flower that can be used fresh or dried. It grows well in pots, ponds, as an edging or groundcover and even grows indoors. It doesn1t like to dry out but can handle sun or shade. | |
The Grass 'Green Sedge', Carex dipsacea, is a mounded sedge. It is striking and versatile. Green Sedge features slender, iridescent olive green leaves.It does well in a variety of conditions, especially mixed containers. This perennial is a native plant.Contrary to true ornamental grasses, Green Sedge grows well in shaded situations with moist, well-drained soil. These grass-like, clumping plants are grown for foliage effect in borders, containers, ground cover, rock gardens and water gardens. | |
The Grass 'Heavy Metal Switch Grass', Panicum virgatum, is also known as Blue Switch Grass. The 'Heavy Metal' switch grass has a striking metallic blue leaf color. It has a very upright, erect growth habit and will not fall over in a heavy rain. In autumn, pink flowers are formed and the fall leaf color is yellow.The loose, broad, weeping plumes of purple-green spikelets, bloom stalks rise above the foliage. It is quite handsome when used in groups. It thrives in full to partial sun. | |
The Grass 'Horsetail Rush', Equisetum hyemele, is an upright mounded, clumping rhizome. An ancient plant with bushy, slender stems and a weeping habit. When young, the slender stems grow horizontally but the plant sends up thicker, vertical stems as it ages. In winter, the evergreen, gray green foliage turns a rich bronze. It has jointed, hollow stems that are furrowed and green with black bands that give it a bamboo-like appearance. | |
The Grass 'Indian Grass', Sorghastrum nutans, is a clump forming native grass that reaches 4-5' in height. Indian grass is one of the most important native tall grasses. There are prominent claw-like lobes or "rabbit-ears" at the point where the leaf blade attaches to the stem. Indian Grasses have plume-like seed heads that turn a chestnut brown, and later take on a grey coloration. This grass is fairly tolerant to drought conditions. Seeds are consumed by birds and small mammals. | |
The Coreopsis `Moonbeam', Coreopsis verticillata, is the most popular perennial in its family. `Moonbeam' was named Perennial of the Year in 1995 and one can see why. With its clusters of light yellow, daisy-like blooms and its green airy fernlike foliage, `Moonbeam' Coreopsis blooms from June through October and is mildew resistant. Coreopsis `Moonbeam' looks great with Coreopsis `Sweet Dreams', and with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. No garden should be without it. | |
The Coreopsis 'Pink', Coreopsis rosea, is the first pink, with a yellow center, flowering variety of the Coreopsis family. In the Tickseed family, the daisy like blooms flower from June through October with a plant height of 10-12" and a spread of 14-18". The dark green fernlike foliage makes a great contrast with the flower color. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. `Pink' Coreopsis looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. |
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