For growers, cool season grasses round out a strong perennial program. They brighten up dormant landscapes and jump-start spring sales. Get ready with these fabulous cool season grasses:
Arrhenatherum elatius subsp. bulbosum ‘Variegatum’ (Striped Tuber Oat Grass)
- Bright, white and green foliage
- Summer flowers in cooler climates
- Goes dormant in mid-summer
- Fresh and fun in spring containers
Deschampsia flexuosa (Crinkled Hair Grass)
- Fine, vibrant green foliage
- Wispy, graceful panicles in spring
- Undemanding about soil and water
- North American native
Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ (Blue Sheep’s Fescue)
- Fine-textured, blue foliage
- Neat, clumping habit
- Blue-tinged blooms in early summer
- Needs afternoon shade and well-drained soil in the South
Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire’ (Blue Oat Grass)
- Graceful, bunching habit with deep blue foliage
- Performs best in cooler climates
- Loves full sun and well-drained soil
- Long stems with oat-like seed heads
Nassella tenuissima (Mexican Feather Grass)
- Extremely fine foliage
- Arching habit that creates beautiful sweeps
- Partially dormant in summer, but keeps habit
- Outstanding container plant
- North American native
Read why there’s even more to love about Mexican Feather Grass in this American Nurseryman Field Notes.
Bring in these cool-season grasses and get started on spring sales. We have new, well-rooted crops available now. Email or call our sales team (919-479-6620) to place your order.
