{"title":"Grasses \u0026 Sedges","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsed as foliage plants year round in gardens throughout the world, grasses are long-lived and low-maintenance perennials whose value lies in the varied colors and textures of their foliage as well as their striking flower spikes. Ornamental grasses complement flowering plants while making an elegant statement on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSedges, sometimes grown as annuals depending on a region’s cold hardiness zone, have either a spreading (rhizomatous) or a tufted habit. Their linear leaves, from hair-like to strap-shaped, can be deciduous or evergreen and are often colored or variegated, making these plants coveted for their foliage. There is a Sedge for practically every condition, whether sun or shade, wet or dry, which opens this genus to a wide range of uses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"andropogon-gerardii-blackhawks","title":"Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year® from the Perennial Plant Association, \u003cem\u003eAndropogon gerardii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blackhawks’ delights gardeners with a season-long color show.   Leaves of this improved variety of Big Bluestem native to American prairies, emerge dark green in spring, turn purple as nights begin to cool in late summer, and mature to nearly black by fall.  Purplish-red flower stems also add late-season interest. This upright grass provides nesting materials for birds and other mammals yet does not attract deer. It is also tough, tolerating drought, dry sites, and the soil beneath Black Walnut trees. Use to create a screen in your yard or to add a natural look to gardens and foundation plantings. PP 27,949 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eAndropogon\u003c\/em\u003e consists of about 100 species of Grasses native to temperate and tropical grasslands of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The approximately 13 North American species are commonly referred to as Broomsedge or Bluestem. They are primarily perennial, clump-forming warm-season Grasses that actively grow from June into early September, remaining green through hot weather, then going dormant in fall, often standing upright through winter. The wind-pollinated inflorescences (clusters of tiny, individual flowers) and fluffy seed heads are especially beautiful in late summer and fall, and generally not considered invasive. They prefer full sun and well-drained soils. These deeply-rooted Grasses are resilient, drought tolerant, and adaptable to various soil types, including acidic and poor, sandy, or rocky soils. Once established, they tend to be long-lived in the landscape. Their adaptability, deer-resistance, ecological importance, and visual appeal make Andropogon plants valuable for diverse purposes, including erosion control, prairie restoration plantings, habitat creation, sustainable landscaping, xeriscapes, meadows, screening, and ornamental gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on Andropogon, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Fall","offer_id":48321698562201,"sku":"0022851-F","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/42627.jpg?v=1782072445"},{"product_id":"calamagrostis-x-acutiflora-karl-foerster","title":"Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs an exclamation point in a border, Feather Reed Grass is one of our favorites because of its upright habit and good manners. \u003cem\u003eCalamagrostis\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eacutiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Karl Foerster' forms neat clumps of foliage 18–24\" tall. In June, the toasty brown, feathery flower spikes rise to 5' or more. By August they are narrow shafts of a buff color. Despite their delicate and graceful appearance, they hold their shape through the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalamagrostis\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of about 250 perennial Grasses from a variety of habitats in Europe, Asia, and Central and North America that are commonly called Reed Grass. They are primarily cool-season growers that establish their growth early in the spring, bloom in spring or early summer, slow down in hot weather. Plants can be clump-forming or rhizomatous and range from sod-forming turf grasses to statuesque architectural standouts. Tall plumes, that stand above lower basal foliage of cultivated varieties, form seed heads that retain their ornamental value through the winter. They prefer full sun to light-shade and thrive in moist, well-drained soils, though they are adaptable to a variety of soil types. Plant these tall-blooming Grasses as a hedge or screen, as we do in the perennial border surrounded by tall-flowering plants, as a sculptural focal point, or even in a large container. These versatile Grasses add a strong structural element to the landscape and provide year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information on the growing and care of Calamagrostis, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Fall","offer_id":48321625981081,"sku":"0030014-F","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/45624.jpg?v=1782073535"},{"product_id":"panicum-virgatum-shenandoah","title":"Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most colorful and versatile Switchgrasses around, \u003cem\u003ePanicum virgatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shenandoah' begins the season by sending up an upright, narrow clump of foliage in a blue-green color that shifts early in the season to a fabulous wine red that is capped in summer by a cloud of blush-red flower panicles. This highly ornamental grass forms a dense clump that keeps its shape through winter unless blanketed by snow. Plants reach 3-4', and because they tolerate a remarkably broad range of conditions – from drought to wet soil, and air pollution to Black Walnut trees – they can be used in wide variety of gardens and landscapes. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003ePanicum\u003c\/em\u003e consists of 400-500 species of annual and perennial Grasses native to a wide variety of habitats in temperate and tropical areas globally. Commonly called Switchgrass, this upright warm-season clumping Grass actively grows from June into early September, remains green (or glaucous, steely-blue, or streaked with maroon) through hot weather then goes dormant in fall. In winter, plants remain upright and leaf blades curl and fade to buff, topped by stiff stems bearing a halo of airy seed panicles that add drama and texture throughout the cold season. Switchgrass’ ease of care, deer-resistance, tolerance of salt spray, and adaptability to a wide range of soil types, nutrient, and moisture levels make it invaluable in ornamental gardens of any style. Use Panicums for screening, erosion control, mass plantings, rain gardens, xeriscapes, and in naturalistic plantings, meadows, and prairie restoration. Wherever planted, they provide beauty and important habitat, nesting opportunities and materials, along with high-value food for numerous birds, animals, and insects. The spaces between these clumping perennial Grasses make way for plants like Heliopsis and tall Asters, fostering biodiverse plant communities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing Panicum, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979022647449,"sku":"0030048-F","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/42480.jpg?v=1782073543"},{"product_id":"hakonechloa-macra-aureola","title":"Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Charming\" is the only word for \u003cem\u003eHakonechloa macra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Aureola', and it's one of the few Ornamental Grasses that thrive in partial shade. The leaves of this Japanese Forest Grass grow long and tapering, each bright yellow blade lined in lime green. The leaves wave gracefully in the slightest breeze, but the arching flow also gives a sense of movement. Use in a container, in a rock garden, or as a showy ground cover in partial shade and evenly moist, slightly acid soil. The flowers are inconspicuous. \u003cem\u003eHakonechloa macra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Aureola' was awarded the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/perennialplant.org\/page\/PastPPOY\"\u003ePerennial Plant of the Year®\u003c\/a\u003e by the Perennial Plant Association. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHakonechloa\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus with only one species, \u003cem\u003eHakonechloa macra\u003c\/em\u003e, known as Japanese Forest Grass. Renowned for its ornamental appeal, it features arching, graceful mounds of flowing foliage, and although native to the cool, moist, wooded mountains of Japan, it is a warm-season Grass. It grows actively during warm weather, produces wispy plumes in midsummer, and often develops vibrant fall color before fading to buff as winter sets in, adding movement and texture to winter gardens. This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil. While it tolerates full sun in cooler, moist climates such as the Pacific Northwest, it requires more shade and moisture in hotter regions.  It can be challenging to grow in the humid South or dry Southwest, and does not tolerate clay soil. Hakonechloa works beautifully as a ground cover, especially on slopes or along paths where its cascading foliage resembles a flowing mountain stream. It can also be grown as individual clumps in perennial gardens, under trees, or as a striking specimen in containers. Golden and variegated varieties are especially prized for their ability to brighten shady areas. With proper care, this elegant Grass adds year-round beauty and interest to gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information on the growing and care of Hakonechloa, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979022712985,"sku":"0030051-S","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/44668.jpg?v=1782073546"},{"product_id":"muhlenbergia-reverchonii-undaunted","title":"Muhlenbergia reverchonii Undaunted®","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommonly called Ruby Muhly Grass, \u003cem\u003eMuhlenbergia reverchonii\u003c\/em\u003e Undaunted® is a low-maintenance Ornamental Grass that takes its name from a rugged disposition that’s unfazed by winter cold, summer heat, and drought. It forms a neat clump of light green foliage, and in late summer, mounts a display of airy, ruby-tinged flower spikes. Backlit by the afternoon sun, these blooms are breathtaking. This North American native perennial is a great choice for xeric or water-wise gardens, as well as dry borders where it mixes well with Blue Fescue, Yarrow, and Butterfly Weed. 'Pund01s'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMuhlenbergia\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called Muhly Grass, is a genus of about 150 species of mostly perennial Grasses growing in open, arid, and semi-arid areas of the Western Hemisphere, particularly in the xeric Southwest and dry prairie states. They are warm-season growers that form clumps of fine-textured basal foliage and inflorescences ranging from stiff, narrow spikes to clouds of airy pink or white. Native \u003cem\u003eMuhlenbergia\u003c\/em\u003e species and cultivars are tough and beautiful plants. They are extremely low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, useful in xeriscapes and water-conserving situations, and can take the heat. Well-draining soil is essential for winter survival. Here in Connecticut, we have taken advantage of extra-good drainage on a steep hillside site in full sun to grow \u003cem\u003eMuhlenbergia reverchonii\u003c\/em\u003e Undaunted® with great success. Plant in groups or drifts in full sun on rocky slopes, in sandy, unimproved soil, or as a single spectacular specimen skirted with other water-wise native plants, such as \u003cem\u003eSolidago sphacelata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Golden Fleece’ or spring-blooming \u003cem\u003ePhlox subulata\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information on Muhlenbergia, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979026284697,"sku":"0030125-F","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/15390.jpg?v=1782073553"},{"product_id":"sporobolus-heterolepis","title":"Sporobolus heterolepis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA favorite of garden designers, native Prairie Dropseed is equally valuable massed or as an accent plant thanks to its tidy mounds of 15\" blades. This Ornamental Grass reaches its full height of 2-3' in autumn when crowned with rust-colored airy plumes against burnished gold foliage. An interesting perk is its coriander scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOf the roughly 160 annual and perennial \u003cem\u003eSporobolus\u003c\/em\u003e species found growing worldwide, more than 25 are native to North America. The commonly grown Prairie Dropseed (\u003cem\u003eSporobolus heterolepis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fine-textured, upright, mounding Grass that begins growing in June and is at its best during the dog days of summer. It produces delicate panicles of flowers that, in late summer, ripen to tiny seeds which help sustain a variety of overwintering songbirds and other wildlife. Sporobolus is adaptable to a range of environmental conditions, though it particularly thrives in full sun and well-drained soils and is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. 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Superb in a mixed border with Echinacea, Rudbeckia, and Asters. This flat contains 50 plant plugs, each 2\" wide x 5\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eEragrostis\u003c\/em\u003e genus consists of about 350 diverse species of annual and perennial Grasses found worldwide. Known as Lovegrasses, about 25 of these are native to North America, while some have naturalized in the U.S. after being introduced as ornamentals or planted for erosion control. The most common in cultivation is the lovely \u003cem\u003eEragrostis spectabilis\u003c\/em\u003e, known as Purple Love Grass. Eragrostis is extremely drought-tolerant and adaptable, thriving in sandy, low-nutrient, well-drained soil to clay loam. Whether used in naturalistic mass plantings or as accents in borders, clouds of fluffy, reddish-purple inflorescences (followed by seed panicles) catch the light beautifully. Other good, ecological landscape plants for areas without irrigation or supplemental watering, such as native Butterfly Weed (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e) and Heath Asters (\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum ericoides\u003c\/em\u003e), combine well with Lovegrass in a low-care, wildlife-friendly meadow planting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLandscape Plugs™ are a boon to gardeners seeking an easy, economical way to plant sizable swaths of native perennials. They are also an affordable way to purchase numerous plants that can be readily incorporated into existing large gardens or meadows. Landscape Plugs™ have deep roots (to 5”), which help plants establish quickly and provide erosion control. This perennial, and others in the Landscape Plugs™ series, is likely to reach flowering size in its first year. By itself or mixed with other plants in the series, it is a superb choice for creating habitat for wildlife. 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Plants produce up to 1' sprays of finely textured green foliage that turns the color of wheat toward autumn. This highly serviceable Sedge is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and tolerant of shade, part shade, and dry shade. It is also a larval food plant for native butterfly caterpillars. The Sedge can be used in borders to fill in around the bases of tall perennials or planted en masse as a substitute for lawn. Plants spread gradually by rhizome, but are not invasive. They form a dense mat that can be mowed two to three times per season to a height of 3-4\". (Keep in mind that \u003cem\u003eCarex pensylvanica\u003c\/em\u003e will tolerate only light foot traffic so choose your sites accordingly.) 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Otherwise known as Sedges, these diverse perennials are identified by their unique triangular stems as described in the beloved botanical mnemonic, “Sedges have edges, Rushes are round…” Sedges, sometimes grown as annuals depending on a region’s cold hardiness zone, have either a spreading (rhizomatous) or a tufted habit. Their linear leaves, from hair-like to strap-shaped, can be deciduous or evergreen and are often colored or variegated, making these plants coveted for their foliage. There is a Sedge for practically every condition, whether sun or shade, wet or dry, which opens this genus to a wide range of uses. In gardens, they are great as ground covers (especially beneath or alongside shade perennials) or as toppers for sunny stone walls. They are finding their way into larger projects, too, such as bioswales and alternatives for lawns. Here at White Flower Farm, we love using Sedges in container plantings, where the leaves add linear interest and terrific texture amid annuals and succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLandscape Plugs™ are a boon to gardeners seeking an easy, economical way to plant sizable swaths of native perennials. They are also an affordable way to purchase numerous plants that can be readily incorporated into existing large gardens or meadows. Landscape Plugs™ have deep roots (to 5”), which help plants establish quickly and provide erosion control. This perennial, and others in the Landscape Plugs™ series, is likely to reach flowering size in its first year. By itself or mixed with other plants in the series, it is a superb choice for creating habitat for wildlife. Plugs are offered in easy-to-transport flats, each featuring a single variety. 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