Grasses

Plant selection and landscape design demand thoughtful consideration of color, form, texture, and size.  Form and texture however, seem to take on an even greater importance when grass and grass like species are involved since these plants have the potential to provide dramatic fluidity and tactility to the garden space.  The size of the garden is also particularly important when working with grasses because while many species can stand alone or in small groups, a great number of species require large open spaces where plants can be massed in large quantities.  Many grasses and grass like species also allow the gardener to experiment with sound in the garden.  Species with light-bodied blades will rustle with just the slightest breeze while plants with heavier leaves will demand a substantial wind to move them. Familiarizing yourself with the various grasses and grass like species will allow you to utilize them to create the look and effect you desire.  The links below will provide you with the information you need to help you decide which grasses best suit your needs.  In addition, the availability list at El Nativo Growers, Inc. includes a separate table for grasses, rushes, and sedges. 

 

 

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    Agapanthus africanus 'Albus' 1g

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    Agapanthus ‘Albus’ features the same growth habit and strappy evergreen foliage as the species but blooms in summer with bright white flowers instead of blue. A tough plant that is tolerant of neglect but looks best if planted in somewhat fertile,...
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    Aristida purpurea 1g

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    A wide-ranging bunchgrass native to much of North America including southern California. It is highly adaptable to different conditions and is a good alternative to non-native ornamental grasses in certain circumstances. Grows in a medium-sized clump of...
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    Aristida purpurea 4"

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    A wide-ranging bunchgrass native to much of North America including southern California. It is highly adaptable to different conditions and is a good alternative to non-native ornamental grasses in certain circumstances. Grows in a medium-sized clump of...
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    Distichlis spicata 4"

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    Known to be extremely salt tolerant, Saltgrass is native to a variety of California (and North American) coastal and inland plant communities including salt flats, salt marshes, wetlands, and grasslands. It is most often used for habitat restoration and...
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    Festuca 'Siskiyou Blue' 1g

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    Thought to be a hybrid of F. idahoensis and F. glauca, 'Siskiyou Blue' has the same chalky blue-green foliage as the glauca varieties but is larger and longer lived due to its idahoensis parentage. Forms compact clumps of slender, arching, evergreen...
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    Festuca g. 'Boulder Blue' 1g

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    A clumping, evergreen grass with metallic blue foliage that grows 8 to 12 inches tall and wide. Blooms profusely in summer with spikes of feathery flowers that age to light tan. Tolerant of poor soil as long as it is well-draining. Can take full sun on...
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  • Festuca glauca 'Casca11' Beyond Blue foliage close-up/foliage/habit
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    Festuca glauca 'Casca11' Beyond Blue PP #23,307 1g

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    A clumping, evergreen grass with silvery powder blue foliage that grows 8 to 12 inches tall and wide. ‘Beyond Blue’ retains its color and will not brown over the summer as many of the other F. glauca selections may do. In summer it blooms with feathery...
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    Festuca ovina 'Glauca' 1g

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    An evergreen, ornamental grass that grows in small, tight clumps of fine grey/blue foliage, just 6 to 12 inches all around. Blooms in summer with airy inflorescences that age to tan. Tolerant of poor, moderately-fertile, and dry soils as long as they are...
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    Festuca ovina 'Glauca' 4"

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    An evergreen, ornamental grass that grows in small, tight clumps of fine grey/blue foliage, just 6 to 12 inches all around. Blooms in summer with airy inflorescences that age to tan. Tolerant of poor, moderately-fertile, and dry soils as long as they are...
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  • Festuca rubra 'Molate' habit
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    Festuca rubra 'Molate' 1g

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    A variety of Red Fescue that was selected from Point Molate in California that grows in low mounds of soft, flowing, blue-green foliage that spread horizontally by rhizomes, 1 to 2 feet wide. In spring, it blooms with 2 to 3 foot tall spikes of airy,...
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    Festuca rubra 'Molate' 4"

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    A variety of Red Fescue that was selected from Point Molate in California that grows in low mounds of soft, flowing, blue-green foliage that spread horizontally by rhizomes, 1 to 2 feet wide. In spring, it blooms with 2 to 3 foot tall spikes of airy,...
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  • Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
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    Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire' 1g

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    Blue Oat Grass is a cool season perennial grass that grows in tufted clumps of blue foliage. The variety ‘Sapphire’ has more intensely steely blue foliage than the species. Blooms late spring to early summer with tall, arching stems topped with straw...
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