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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  • Carex glauca flowers close-up
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    Carex glauca (C. flacca) RP

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    A highly-adaptable, evergreen species of Carex with silvery blue-green foliage that looks great in meadows, garden beds, or used as a large-scale ground cover. A tough species that can be mowed and will take some foot traffic. It spreads slowly via...
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  • Carex pansa 1g
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    Carex pansa 1g

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    Great lawn substitute. Similar to Carex praegracilis but has wider foliage and only grows to 8". From our experience, C. pansa develops a brown look to it in the summer. It will not harm it. If unsightly cut back. Tolerates drought but will not stay as...
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    Carex pansa 50C

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    Great lawn substitute. Similar to Carex praegracilis but has wider foliage and only grows to 8". From our experience, C. pansa develops a brown look to it in the summer. It will not harm it. If unsightly cut back. Tolerates drought but will not stay as...
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  • Carex praegracilis foliage
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    Carex praegracilis 1g

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    Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...
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    Carex praegracilis 4"

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    Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...
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  • Carex praegracilis habit
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    Carex praegracilis 50C

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    Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...
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  • Chondropetalum tectorum 5g
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    Chondropetalum tectorum 5g

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    Small Cape Rush is a grass-like, evergreen perennial that forms clumps of deep green stems banded at regular intervals with dark brown joints that make it reminiscent of bamboo. In summer, stems are topped with miniscule chocolate brown flowers that...
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  • Dianella caerulea Cassa Blue foliage close-up
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    Dianella caerulea Cassa Blue (PP17,998) 1g

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    One of the most attractive Dianella on the market today. Upright habit similar to that of New Zealand flax with a mature height of approximately 24 inches. The blue foliage is accentuated by a heavy wax layer on the leaf’s surface making it attractive,...
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  • Dianella caerulea King Alfred habit
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    Dianella caerulea King Alfred (PP20,794) 1g

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    One of the latest entries into the collection, King Alfred is proving to be a great choice for a variety of applications. This flax lily has blue-green, weeping foliage with spring flowers typical of Dianella. Some key attributes include a fast rate of...
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    Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' (PP17,719) 1g

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    This flax lily has an upright, architectural habit with blue-green foliage that reaches about 18 inches high in full sun and approximately 2 feet in partial shade. Like Tuffy's Dianella Little Becca, this plant also has a spreading nature that lends...
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    Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' (PP17,719) 5g

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    This flax lily has an upright, architectural habit with blue-green foliage that reaches about 18 inches high in full sun and approximately 2 feet in partial shade. Like Tuffy's Dianella Little Becca, this plant also has a spreading nature that lends...
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