docornamental grasses - Humber Nurseries Ltd.
download 
Report Transcription
ornamental grasses - Humber Nurseries Ltd.
Key to Symbols G requires full sun C tolerates partial or light shade D tolerates full shade ( ) optimum height or spread * native plant # product code HUMBER NURSERIES ORNAMENTAL GRASSES All ornamental grasses carry our 100% Two Year Guarantee, except where noted or when planted in containers. This guarantee extends to three years when the plant material is installed by Humber Nurseries Ltd. For further information pick up the Green Thumb Guide GT 119 DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR ANNUAL GRASS FESTIVAL THAT WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. SAVE 30% OFF REGULAR PRICED ORNAMENTAL GRASSES DURING THAT TIME. * NATIVE GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS Sweet Flag Acorus calamus Big Blue Stem Andropogon gerardii Little Blue Stem A. scoparius (Schizachyrium s.) Side Oats Grama Bouteloua curtipendula Mosquito Grass Bouteloua gracilis Bluejoint Grass Calamagrostis canadensis Morningstar Sedge Carex grayi Palm Leaf Sedge C. muskingumensis Pennsylvania Sedge C. pensylvanica Plantain Sedge C. plantaginea Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium latifolium Tufted Hair Grass Deschampsia caespitosa Canadian Wild Rye Elymus canadensis Blue Fescue Festuca ovina glauca Manna Grass G. maxima Sweet Grass Hierochloa odorata Bottlebrush Grass Hystrix patula Soft Rush Juncus effusus Corkscrew Rush J. e. spiralis Rice Cut Grass Leersia oryzoides Switch Grass Panicum virgatu Reed Canary Grass Phalaris arundinacea Common Reed Phragmites australis American Bullrush Scirpus validus Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans Cord Grass Spartina pectinata Variegated Cord Grass S. p. aureomarginata Slender Cattail Typha angustifolia Cattail Typha latifolia Cattail Typha ssp. NATURAL LANDSCAPES Meadow or Prairie Plantings Foxtail Grass Alopecurus pratensis Yellow Foxtail A.p. aureus Big Blue Stem Andropogon gerardii Little Blue Stem A. scoparius (Schizachyrium s.) Side Oats Grama Bouteloua curtipendula Mosquito Grass B. gracilis Golden Brome Bromus inermis ‘Skinner’s Gold’ Bluejoint Grass Calamagrostis canadensis Tufted Hair Grass Deschampsia caespitosa Canadian Wild Rye Elymus canadensis Melic Grass M. transsylvanica Red Melic M. t. ‘Atropurpurea’ Silver Banner Grass Miscanthus sacchariflorus Switch Grass Panicum virgatum & cvs Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans Prairie Dropseed Sporobolus heterolepsis GROUNDCOVERS IN SUN Sedges Carex Tufted Hair Grass Descampsia cultivars Fescue Festuca varieties Blue Moor Grass Sesleria caerulea Autumn Moor Grass S. autumnalis * All varieties listed as groundcovers for shade can be grown in full sun if the soil is moist. 2015 PRICE LIST PL 914 Effective March 1, 2015 Other varieties occasionally available. Please inquire. Sizes & prices may vary according to availability. GROUNDCOVERS IN SHADE OR PART SHADE Dwarf Variegated Sedge Carex conica ‘Hime Kansugi’ Morrow’s Silver Sedge C. morrowii variegata Palm Sedge C. muskingumensis Black Flowered Sedge C. nigra Drooping Sedge C. pendula Pennsylvania Sedge C. pensylvatica Plantain Sedge C. plantaginea Lily Turf Liriope cultivars Wood Rush Luzula nivea and sylvatica Mondo Grass Ophiopogon cultivars SCREENING For boundaries, hedging or as a natural snow fence. Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora Plume Grass Erianthus ravennae Giant Miscanthus Miscanthus floridus Eulalie Miscanthus cultivars Cord Grass Spartina pectinata FOR CUT FLOWERS & DRYING Mosquito Grass Bouteloua gracilis Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora Fall Reed Grass C. Brachytricha Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium latifolium Pampas Grass Cortaderia cvs Plume Grass Erianthus ravennae Eulalie Miscanthus varieties Switch Grass Panicum varieties Fountain Grass Pennisetum varieties WATERSIDE PLANTINGS Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutifolia Blue Joint Grass Calamagrostis canadensis Fall Reed Grass C. brachytricha Tufted Hair Grass Deschampsia varieties Glyceria varieties Manna Grass Eulalie Miscanthus varieties Purple Moor Grass Molinia varieties Gardener’s Garters Phalaris varieties Cord Grass Spartina varieties WINTER INTEREST – NOT EVERGREEN Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis Blue Oat Grass Helictotrichon Eulalie Miscanthus Switch Grass Panicum WOODLAND SETTINGS Sedge Carex varieties Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium latifolium Tufted Hair Grass Deschampsia varieties Hakone Grass Hakenochloa macra Golden Hakone Grass H. m. aureola Bottlebrush Grass Hystrix patula Japanese Blood Grass Imperata `Red Baron’ Lily Turf Liriope varieties Woodrush Luzula varieties Bowle’s Golden Grass Millium effusum aureum ROCK GARDEN & BORDER EDGING Tuberous Oat Grass Arrhenatherum Mosquito Grass Bouteloua gracilis Quaking Grass Briza media Buchanan’s Sedge Carex buchananii Dwarf Variegated Sedge C. conica Variegated Orchard Grass Dactylis glomerata variegata Fescue Festuca Blue Oat Grass Helictotrichon Variegated Velvet Grass Holcus lanatus albo-variegatus Japanese Blood Grass Imperata ‘Red Baron’ June Grass Koeleria glauca Variegated Moor Grass Molinia caerulea variegata Blue Moor Grass Sesleria caerulea PERENNIAL FLOWER BORDER Medium Size For Mid Border Mosquito Grass Bouteloua gracilis Buchanan’s Sedge Carex buchananii Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium latifolium Tufted Hair Grass Deschampsia varieties Blue Oat Grass Helictotrichon Variegated Moor Grass Molinia caerulea variegata Fountain Grass Pennisetum varieties Feather Grass Stipa capillata Taller For Back Row Feather Reed Grass Fall Reed Grass Eulalie Tall Purple Moor Grass Switch Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora C. brachytricha Miscanthus cultivars Molinia cultivars Panicum varieties Note: All varieties above not necessarily available. WINTER INTEREST – EVERGREEN Sweet Flag Acorus varieties Sedge Carex varieties Fescue Festuca varieties Lily Turf Liriope varieties Wood Rush Luzula Blue Moor Grass Sesleria caerulea FALL COLOUR Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora Plume Grass Erianthus ravennae Hakone Grass Hakenochloa varieties Japanese Blood Grass Imperata ‘Red Baron’ Red Silver Grass Miscanthus sin. purpurescens Eulalie Miscanthus varieties Tall Purple Moor Grass Molinia varieties Switch Grass Panicum varieties Cord Grass Spartina varieties Frost Grass Spodiopogon sibiricus Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 www.humbernurseries.com email: humber@gardencentre.com Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 Yellow Foxtail - Very Hardy GD #ALOPRAV 1 gal - $12.99 Alopecurus pratensis aureo variegatus Foliage 30cm. Flowers 60cm. Spacing 45cm. Golden foliage and buff flowerheads, early summer. Good for mass planting. Cut back once in early summer because foliage will sprawl. *Big Blue Stem - Very Hardy G #ANDGE 1 gal - $10.99 Andropogon gerardii. Foliage 180cm. Flowers 240cm. Spacing 100cm. Native prairie grass. Best in large groups. Dark red colouring throughout. The spreading flowerheads resemble a ‘turkey’s foot’. *Little Blue Stem - Very Hardy G #SCHSCTB 1 gal - $12.99 Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’. 90cm tall. Spacing 60cm. A native clump forming grass with silvery tufts along the stem in late fall. Rich bronze autumn colour. *Little Blue Stem - Very Hardy G #SCHSC 1 gal - $12.99 Schizachyrium scoparium 90cm. Spacing 45cm. Bluish foliage is red in fall. Silvery inflorescence on the length of the stem. A native prairie grass that is worth perpetuating. Bulbous Oat Grass - Hardy G #ARREBVA 1 gal - $12.99 Arrhenatherum elatius bulbosum 'Variegata'. Foliage 30cm. Flowers 45cm. Spacing 30cm. White/green striped leaves. Good rock garden plant. Cut back once after flowering. *Side Oats Grama - Very Hardy G #BOUCU 1 gal - $10.99 Bouteloua curtipendula (B. racemosa) 60 to 90cm. Spacing 60cm. The interesting florets are held to one side of the stem. Hardy native grass. Used for dried flower arrangements. Purple to copper-red fall colour. *Mosquito Grass - Very Hardy G #BOUGR 1 gal - $10.99 Bouteloua gracilis. 60cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Brown insect-like spikelets are horizontally attached to the erect stems. Beautiful in dried flower arrangements. Good rock garden plant. A native grass. *Golden Brome - Very Hardy G #BROINSG 1 gal - $12.99 Bromus inermis 'Skinner's Golden'. 60 to 90cm. Spacing 60cm. Strong gold stripes throughout the foliage. Drought tolerant. Introduced from Northern Manitoba. Variegated Feather Reed Grass GC #CALACAV Very Hardy 1 gal. - $14.99, 2 - gal $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche' 120-150 cm Spacing 90cm. A white centred variegated form of 'Karl Foerster'. Sun or partial sun. Eldorado Feather Reed Grass GC #CALACEL Very Hardy 1 gal. - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Calamagrostis acutiflora '’Eldorado’ 1.2-1.5m tall. Spacing 1m. New and rare gold variegated form of the very popular Karl Foerster grass. Feather Reed Grass - Very Hardy G #CALACKF Perennial of the Year 2001 1 gal. - $12.99, 2 gal. - $18.99, 5 gal. - $39.99 Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' 120 to 150cm. Spacing 90cm. Clump-forming with a strong vertical line. Slender yellow-buff flower spikes in early summer. Cone is seedless and sterile. Variegated Reed Grass C #CALAROD Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Calamagrostis arundinacea ‘Overdam’. Foliage 60cm. Spacing 60cm. Flowers 120cm. Emergent leaves have yellow margins and stripes becoming white with pink flush. Purplish flowers turn pink. #CALBR Korean Feather Reed Grass G Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Calamagrostis brachytricha (Achnatherum b.). 120cm tall.Spacing 60cm. Very large, showy purple-pink flower heads in Sept./Oct. Upright vertical habit. Excellent in winter gardens and dried arrangements. SEDGES - (Carex) GD Differing botanically from true grasses, sedges provide us with a wide choice of foliage colour and texture. Particularly valuable for growing in shade or in moist areas and mostly evergreen. They enjoy moist soil in sun or shade. Leatherleaf Sedge - Tender #CARBU 1 gal - $14.99 Carex buchananii. 60cm tall. Spacing 60cm. The fine thread-like stems are copper-bronze, never green. Effective in winter garden. Self-seeds. Young plants are upright, then widen and arch in maturity. Dwarf Variegated Sedge - Very Hardy #CARCOSL 1 gal - $16.99 Carex conica ‘Hime Kansugi’ (Snowline) 15cm tall. Spacing 30cm. A tiny plant. Dark green blades are striped with white. Very attractive. Best in partial shade. Makes a very dense clump. Evergreen foliage. Gold Fountains Sedge - Hardy #CARDOKN 1 gal - $14.99 Carex dolichostachya ‘Kaga-Nishiki’ Spacing 45cm. A new introduction from Japan. An elegant upright clump-forming sedge. The emerald-green leaves are bordered in gold. Enjoys moist soil in sun or shade. Bowle's Golden Sedge - Hardy CD #CARELAU 1 gal - $16.99 Carex elata ‘Aurea’. 30-45cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Golden-yellow foliage. Groundcover. Blue Zinger Sedge - Very Hardy #CARFLBZ 1 gal. - $14.99 Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’. 30cm tal. Spacing 60cm. Wonderful groundcover grass forming low tufts of steel-blue. Tolerant of drought and very adaptable. *Morning Star Sedge - Very Hardy #CARGR 1 gal. - $10.99 Carex grayi. 60cm tall. Spacing 60cm. Valuable for perennial garden, poolside or boggy areas. Attractive round green seedheads like spiked clubs in summer. Foliage stays green into winter. *Palm Sedge Grass - Very Hardy #CARMU 1 gal. - $12.99 Carex muskingumensis. 60cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Dark green hardy groundcover. Good under trees or in a woodland setting. Handsome when mass planted. Cut back in fall. Dwarf Palm Sedge - Hardy #CARMULM 1 gal. - $14.99 Carex muskingumensis ‘Little Midge’. 25 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. This is a very distinct Sedge with its dense willowy foliage somewhat resembling miniature palm trees. Best used as a groundcover. Variegated Palm Sedge - Hardy #CARMUOE 1 gal - $14.99 Carex muskingumensis ‘Oehme’ 61cm tall. Spacing 61 cm. Narrow tapered leaves radiate from the centre, giving the plant a tropical look. Pure green leaves form in spring. Black Flowered Sedge - Very Hardy #CARNI 1 gal - $14.99 Carex nigra. 20cm tall. Spacing 30cm. Valued for its dark blue foliage.Makes an excellent evergreen groundcover in shade. The soil should be moist. *Pennsylvania Sedge - Very Hardy #CARPE 5 inch - $5.99, 1 gal - $14.99 Carex pensylvanica 15cm tall. Spacing 30cm. Unlike other sedges that need moisture, this species adapts to dry soil in shade or full sun. Forms a maintenance free soft low turf beneath trees. A hardy native. Variegated Broadleaved Sedge #CARSEVA Hardy C 1 gal - $14.99 Carex siderosticha ‘Variegata’. 15cm tall. Spacing 30-60cm. Forms a low mound of wide grassy-looking green leaves, brightly edged in creamy-white. Versatile in the garden, also excellent in mixed containers. Plants prefer a soil that remains evenly moist but are amazingly tolerant of dry shade. Clumps may be divided in early spring just as the growth shoots begin to appear. *Northern Sea Oats - Hardy #CHALA 1 gal - $12.99 Chasmanthium latifolium Upright clump with panicles of nodding flat seed heads that appear in July and persist into winter. Good for drying. River Mist Northern Sea Oats #CHALARM 1 gal - $14.99 Chasmantium latifolium ‘River Mist’. 80cm tall. Spacing 60-100cm. Striking green and white variegated foliage that is second to none. Late summer silvery-green oat-like seedheads are produced on arching stems. The seeds turn copper in the fall. A clumping grass treasured for its showy drooping flowers and unique bamboo-like foliage. Full sun to part shade. Evergold Japanese Sedge CD #CARHEAG Very Hardy 1 gal - $16.99 Carex hachijoensis ‘Evergold’ syn. (C. oshimensis and mor. aureo-variegata). 30cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Graceful arching golden-yellow foliage. Blooms in spring. Ideal for rock gardens and edging. Ice Dance Sedge - Hardy #CARMOID 1 gal - $14.99 Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’. 30cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Wide dark green leaves boldly margined white. Very neat clump forming perennial for sun or shade. Prefers moist soil. Silver Sceptre Sedge - Very Hardy C #CARMOSS 1 gal. - $14.99 Carex morrowii ‘Silver Sceptre’. 45cm tall. Spacing 3045 cm. Elegant narrow arching green leaves with white margins. Eventually forms thick clumps. Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 www.humbernurseries.com email: humber@gardencentre.com For colour pictures of items in our price list, please visit our website at: www.humbernurseries.com or ‘Ask the Experts’ at our email address: humber@gardencentre.com Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 TUFTED HAIR GRASS(DESCHAMPSIA)GC The various cultivars of Deschampsia may at first seem rather similar but each has its own special colour difference at flowering time. This can be best appreciated when two or three types are grouped together in the garden. They prefer moist soil in sun or partial shade and are good plants for areas getting only part-day sun. Deschampsia - Northern Lights #DESCANL Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Northern Lights’. 30cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Very striking clump grass with variegated foliage. Shows a pink blush in spring and in cool fall weather. Full sun or partial shade. *Tufted Hair Grass - Very Hardy #DESCANL 1 gal - $12.99 Deschampsia caespitosa. Foliage 45cm. Flowers 90cm. Spacing 60cm. Densely tufted dark green foliage. Light buff coloured panicles in mid-summer persisting into fall. Deschampsia Schottland #DESCASC Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99 Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Schottland’. Foliage 45cm. Flowers 90cm. Spacing 60cm. Clump forming dense tufts with showy tall seed heads. Good in large groups. Sun or partial shade. Best in fairly moist soil. Deschampsia Tautreger - Very Hardy #DESCATA 1 gal - $12.99 Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Tautreger’. Foliage 45cm. Flowers 90cm. Spacing 60cm. Late blooming variety with golden panicles. Moist soil will keep the foliage a rich green. FESCUE - (Festuca) G Festuca are evergreen clump-forming grasses. Excellent as a groundcover, border edging or in the rock garden. They vary considerably in colour and texture. The bluest colour is found in Elijah Blue. They are best in full sun in well-drained soil and should be cut back in March before new growth begins. April Green Fescue - Very Hardy #FESAMAP 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca amethystina ‘April Green’. Forms a neat clump with dense blue-green foliage. Use as edger in borders, in rock gardens or as groundcover. Full sun. Needs good drainage. Blue Fox Fescue - Very Hardy #FESCIBL 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca cinerea ‘Blaufuchs’. Flowers 40cm, Spacing 30cm. Blue fescue with very bright silvery-blue colour. Good combination with dwarf conifers. Full sun. Needs good drainage in winter. #FESFITE Fine Leafed Sheep Fescue Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca filiformis ‘Tenuifolia’ Flowers 30cm, Spacing 30cm. Very fine bright green foliage. Attractive clump forming grass for rock garden or ground cover. Needs well drained soil. Full sun. Blue Finch Fescue - Very Hardy #FESGLBL 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Blaufink’. Flowers 45cm. Spacing 40cm. Clump forming with beautiful blue-green foliage. Bears blue-green spikelets that are tinged violet from June to July. Plant in full sun. Requires good drainage. #FESGLBB Boulder Blue Fescue - Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Boulder Blue’ Spacing 20-40cm. Compact upright mounds of intense blue spiky foliage. Heavy blooming with wheat-like seed heads. Keeps its colour year round. Perfect for rock gardens. Plant in full sun. Pepindale Blue Fescue - Hardy #FESGLPB 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Pepindale Blue’. Outstanding in perennial or rock gardens, mixed landscape plantings, or as a small scale groundcover. Remove faded flowers to promote foliage growth. Tolerant of dry poor soil. Blooms early to midsummer. Plant in full sun. Prefers well drained soil. Sea Urchin Fescue - Very Hardy #FESGLSE 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Seeigel’ Flowers 30cm, Spacing 30cm. An evergreen perennial that forms a dwarf mound of tufted, with steel blue foliage and green flowers that are tinged violet. Plant in full sun. Saphire Blue Oat Grass CD #HELSESP Very Hardy 2 gal - $18.99 Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire’ 60cm tall. Spacing 60cm. Inflorescence to 90cm. A very bright blue selection of Blue Oat Grass. Form a dense clump that requires zero maintenance. Blue Oat Grass - Very Hardy GC #HELSEBO 1 gal - $12.99 Helictotrichon sempervirens (Avenas) 60cm tall. Flowers 120cm. Spacing 90cm. Blue spikey leaves turn brown in fall. Good winter interest. A zero maintenance grass. Skinner’s Blue Fescue - Very Hardy #FESGLSB 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Skinner’s Blue’ Flowers 40cm, Spacing 40cm. An extremely hardy selection of blue fescue from Manitoba. Full sun. Provide good drainage in winter. Creeping Velvet Grass - Hardy AD #HOLMOAV 1 gal - $14.99 Holcus mollis ‘Albovariegatus’. 30cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Velvety green leaves with pure white broad margins and a narrow strip of green down the centre. Purplish-white flower spikes appear in summer and are followed by non-showy seed panicles. Solling Fescue - Hardy #FESGLSO 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Solling’. Spacing 30cm. Good clump-forming blue fescue. Foliage stays good looking all year. Does not usually flower. Full sun. Needs excellent drainage in winter. *Bottlebrush Grass - Very Hardy G #HYSPA 1 gal - $10.99 Hystrix patula. 100cm tall. Flowers 120cm. Spacing 45cm. Long bottlebrush flowerheads that are good for fresh or dried arrangements. Good drainage. #FESNZ New Zealand Fescue - Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca nova-zelandiae. Foliage to 30cm. Inflorescence to 45cm. Spacing 30cm. Good fresh green colour. Much more shade tolerant than other fescues. Neat clump forming and makes a good edging plant. Japanese Blood Grass - Hardy GC #IMPCYRB 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal. $18.99 Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’. 40cm. Spacing 40cm. Upright tufting grass with deep red colouring. Impressive when mass planted or in large clumps. No flowers. Soil should be moist, not dry. Variegated Manna Grass - Very Hardy #GLYMAVA 1 gal - $14.99 Glyceria maxima variegata 60-90cm tall. Spacing 45cm. The leaves are striped with creamy yellow. Well contained in dry soil, spreading in wet soil. A good pondside grass. Sun or partial shade. Japanese Forest Grass CD #HAKMA Very Hardy 1 gal - $16.99 Hakonechloa macra. Spacing 30cm. Bright green smooth leaves. Best in partial shade. Slowly spreading deciduous perennial from Japan. Foliage falls in one direction as if combed. Japanese Forest Grass CD #HAKMAAS Very Hardy 1 gal - $16.99 Hakonechloa macra ‘Albo Striata’ 30cm tall. Exotic almost tropical looking grass with cascading green leaves with white edges. Excellent along the front edge of a shade bed. Japanese Forest Grass CD #HAKMAAG Very Hardy 1 gal - $16.99 Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ 30cm tall. From Japan comes this new all gold form of the Hakone grass. It has a similar growth rate to ‘Aureola’ but with a more upright habit. HUMBER NURSERIES ORNAMENTAL GRASS PICK OF 2015 Variegated Japanese Forest Grass CD Very Hardy #HAKMAAR Perennial of the Year 2009 1 gal. - $16.99 SALE $11.88, 2 gal. - $22.99 Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’. 30cm tall. Spacing 45-60 cm. Variegated but nearly all yellow, the leaf blades have narrow green stripes, mostly near the margins. When grown in part shade, the yellow tones in the leaves will be most pronounced. In deep shade, the variegation will be lime green. In the cooler days of autumn, the golden foliage becomes infused with shades of pink and red. Japanese Forest Grass CD #HAKMABK Very Hardy #FESGLEB Elijah Blue Fescue - Hardy 1 gal. - $16.99 Hakonechloa macra ‘Beni-Kaze’. 40-80cm tall. 1 gal - $12.99 Outstanding grass for the shade garden. Soft Festuca glacua ‘Elijah Blue’. Flowers 40cm. Spacing texture and natural wind swept look. Attractive green 40cm. Excellent blue-foliage evergreen grass. Good in foliage turns brilliant red in fall. Excellent when mass rock garden, border edging or massed as planted with ferns, hosta or other shade loving ground-cover. Well drained soil in full sun. perennials. Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 www.humbernurseries.com email: humber@gardencentre.com Blue Hair Grass - Very HardyGC #KOEGL 1 gal - $12.99 Koeleria glauca. Foliage 20cm. Flowers 40cm. Spacing 45cm.Small tufted grass with blue-green leaves. Good for border edging or rock garden. LILY TURF - (Liriope) GD (for fall flowers) Many texts that give hardiness ratings suggest the Lily Turf is not hardy enough for our area. We can only say that we have grown them successfully over many years at our location in Brampton and have suffered no losses, even through severe winters. Their August-October flowers which come in shades of lavender, purple and pure white make them particularly valuable. They can be grown in sun or shade. Even in deep shade their flowering is not diminished. The foliage is totally evergreen which can contribute much to the winter landscape. The old leaves should be removed in spring before new growth appears. Giant Lily Turf - Hardy #LIRMUBB 1 gal - $14.99 Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’. Foliage 30cm. Flowers 45cm. Spacing 45cm. Grass-like evergreen perennial with blue flowers from August to September. Excellent groundcover. Also available: Royal Purple. White Lily Turf - Hardy #LIRMUMW 1 gal - $14.99 Liriope muscari 'Monroe White' 30-45cm Foliage 30cm, Flowers 45cm, Spacing 45cm. Pure white flowers on green scapes. Grassy evergreen foliage. Aug and Sept blooming. Marvellous ground cover for shade. Variegated Lily Turf - Hardy #LIRMUVA 1 gal - $14.99 Liriope muscari variegata 30 - 40 cm in height. Spacing 35 cm. Lovely lavender flowers and green foliage with white variegation that will increase with more sun. Full sun to partial shade. Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 Ruby Stiletto Wood Rush - Very Hardy #LUZRS 1 gal - $12.99 Luzula x ‘Ruby Stiletto’ Very hardy variety, new, compact selection. 30cm tall. Collected from the mountains of British Columbia. Gorgeous ruby tinted foliage in winter and early spring. Red Spire Melic Grass - Hardy GC #MELTRRS 1 gal - $12.99 Melica transsilvanica ‘Red Spire’. 90-150cm tall. Spacing 50cm. Deep red showy spike flowers above foliage. Leaves start out glossy green and turn reddish brown as they age. Golden Grass - Hardy CD #MILEFAU 1 gal - $12.99 Milium effusum 'Aureum'. Foliage 45cm. Flowers 60cm. Spacing 45cm. Narrow leaf blades are yellow or yellow-green. Best in cool weather, should be shaded from the sun. A striking groundcover. EULALIE - (Miscanthus) G In Humber Nurseries’ remarkable collection of ornamental grasses, our large selection of Miscanthus varieties is particularly notable. They are upright clump-forming plants, all with showy plumes that are a delight in the summer and fall garden. They have all proved to be very hardy and can stand up even under snow and ice, adding interest to the winter scene. Annual maintenance requirements are cutting them back in spring. They are disease & pest free and tolerant of many soil conditions, but best in moist soil in full sun. In the descriptive listing that follows, you will find a number of dwarf varieties suitable for smaller gardens and a range of heights up to the Miscanthus floridulus that is the tallest. The colours of the showy flowerheads can vary from whitish-silver to gold and to chocolate-red, eventually drying to a fluffy tan. Giant Chinese Silver Grass - Very Hardy #MISGI 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus floridulus giganteus. Foliage 300cm. Flowers 360cm. Spacing 100cm. Green leaves with a silver stripe on each side of the stem. Large showy plumes in September to October. Autumn Light - Very Hardy #MISSIAL 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Autumn Light'. Foliage 180cm. Flowers 240cm. Spacing 120cm. A robust grass valued for its late September to October flowering. Good as a single specimen or in larger groups. Adagio - Hardy #MISSIAD 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio'. 100-125cm tall.Spacing 100cm. A dwarf cultivar that is an upright clump. Thin grey-green foliage. Red stems in fall and winter. Pink inflorescence appear in mid summer turning white with maturity. Plant in full sun. Berlin - Very Hardy #MISSIBE 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Berlin'. Foliage 180cm. Flowers 210cm. Spacing 120cm. Very lovely variety with blue-green stems and foliage. Handsome, distinctive cultivar. August blooms are gold not silver. Blutenwunder - Hardy #MISSIBW 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Blutenwunder’. Foliage 150-180cm. Flowers 175-220cm. Spacing 125-200cm Narrow blue-green foliage. Good compact form. Pink plumes appear from summer until fall. Plant in full sun. Cabaret - Hardy #MISSICA 1 gal - $16.99 Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret' 200-240 cm. Foliage 200cm, Flowers 240cm, Spacing 150cm. Variegated foliage has creamy-white centre and narrow dark green margins. Copper-coloured flowers in Sept. Stems become pink. Full sun, moist soil. Silver Arrow Grass - Hardy #MISSISF 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberpfeil'. Foliage 180cm, Flowers 210cm, Spacing 150cm. August plumes in northern gardens. Upright. Variegated foliage turns amber after frost. Full sun. Cosmopolitan - Hardy #MISSICM 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Cosmopolitan’. Foliage 200cm, Flowers 225cm, Spacing 150cm.Handsome wide green and white striped leaves. Reddish plumes in September. Dixieland - Hardy #MISSIDX 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Dixieland’. Foliage 125cm, Flowers 150cm, Spacing 90cm. Dwarf form of Miscanthus variegatus, colourful excellent choice for the smaller garden, wide green leaves with white stripes. Sun, part shade. Huron Sunrise - Hardy #MISSIHS 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Huron Sunrise’. Foliage to 100cm. Flowers 150 cm. Bright green leaves with silver centre. Burgundy flowers in mid-Aug. Little Fountain Maiden Grass #MISSIKF Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Kleine Fontaine’ Foliage 100cm, Flowers 150cm, Spacing 90cm. Compact, more dwarf Silver Grass with cascading foliage. August flowering. Pink fall colour, stands into winter. Full sun, moist soil. Kleine Silberspinne - Hardy #MISSIKS 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘’Kleine Silberspinne’ Foliage 120cm, Flowers 150cm, Spacing 90cm. Also known as 'Little Silver Spider'. Solid green leaves turn reddish-bronze in fall. Slender silver and bronze flower spikes are held upright, high above the foliage. Plant in full sun. Little Kitten - Hardy #MISSILK 1 gal - $16.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Kitten’. 90cm tall. Spacing 40cm Fine green foliage. Compact mounding habit with plumes of pinkish flowers from August on. Maiden Grass - Very Hardy #MISSIGR 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis gracillimus. Foliage 150cm. Flowers 180cm. Spacing 150cm. Fine long arching leaves. October flowers are pinkish, turning beige and persist into winter. Dwarf Zebra Grass - Hardy #MISSILZ 1 gal - $16.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Zebra’. 100-125cm tall. A superior dwarf selection that holds its green and yellow banding all season. Flowers in late summer with reddish-purple plumes lasting into cool weather. Giraffe - Hardy #MISSIGF 1 gal - $14.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Giraffe'. 250cm tall. Variegation forms a horizontal yellow band. Free and open growth. Malepartus - Very Hardy #MISSIMA 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Malepartus'. Foliage 125-150cm. Flowers 150-200cm. Spacing 90cm. Upright form and weeping foliage. Large mahogany tinted plumes rise well above the foliage from August to October. Foliage turns to burgundy-red with gold tones in fall. Plant in full sun. Gold Bar - Hardy #MISSIGB 1 gal - $16.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gold Bar'. 125-150 cm tall. Truly a show-stopper with its dense and dramatic gold striping from the base of the grass to its top. It is exceptionally upright and compact in habit. In late October burgundy inflorescence appears just above the blades. Great for use in pots and in small urban gardens. Full Sun. Goliath - Hardy #MISSIGO 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Goliath'. Foliage 240cm. Flowers 270cm. Spacing 150cm. Early bloomer. You might need to deepen the back of the border or prepare a special site due to the size of this grass. Graziella - Very Hardy #MISSIGZ 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Graziella'. Foliage 150cm. Flowers 180cm. Spacing 120cm. Graceful upright form with narrow foliage. Pure white large flower plumes in August and September. Grosse Fontaine - Very Hardy #MISSIGS 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Grosse Fontaine'. Foliage 180cm. Flowers 210cm. Spacing 150cm. Spectacular large grass, graceful fountain-like habit. White flowers in August and September. Huron Blush - Hardy #MISSIHB 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Huron Blush’. Flowers 125-150cm. Spacing 125cm. A shorter selection with wide, green leaves and a narrow, white midrib. Showy creamy-tan to blush pink seed heads appear in late summer. Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 www.humbernurseries.com email: humber@gardencentre.com Morning Light - Very Hardy #MISSIML 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light'. Foliage 120cm. Flowers 150cm. Spacing 100cm. Slim graceful green-white foliage, bronze blooms in Oct. Good winter interest. Each leaf blade is edged in silver. Nippon - Very Hardy #MISSINI 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Nippon'. Foliage 120cm, Flowers 150cm. Spacing 90cm. Arching dark green leaves with bright silver midribs. Deep wine-colored inflorescences from July to September. In fall, inflorescences turn to a cream colour with almond-coloured foliage. Plant in full sun. November Sunset - Very Hardy #MISSINS 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘November Sunset'. 240cm tall. Spacing 120cm. Very handsome September flowers with bright orange colour in late fall. Good winter interest. Positano - Hardy #MISSIPO 1 gal - $12.99; 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Positano'. Foliage 180cm. Flowers 210cm. Spacing 120cm. Very graceful habit. Narrow green leaves with silver veins, orange-yellow in fall. Red plumes in fall. Purple Flame Grass - Very Hardy #MISSIPU 1 gal -$14.99 Miscanthus sinensis purpurescens. Foliage 150cm. Flowers 180cm. Spacing 120cm. One of the first Miscanthus to bloom, around mid-August. The green foliage turns burgundy-red in fall. Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 Autumn Red - Very Hardy #MISSPAR 1 gal -$12.99, 2 gal -$18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis purpurescens ‘Autumn Red’ Spacing 90cm. Compact growing cultivar flowering in August-September. Great red fall colour. Full sun. Very hardy grass. Zebra Grass - Very Hardy #MISSIZE 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’. Foliage 150cm. Flowers 180cm. Spacing 120-150cm. Green leaves are cross-banded with yellow. Pink plumed Zebra grass. Perennial border or by a pool. Rigoletto - Hardy #MISSIRI 1 gal - $16.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Rigoletto’. Variegated foliage with white margins. Similar to variegatus but more compact. Blooms September to October. Excellent variety for a small garden. PURPLE MOOR GRASS - (Molinia) GC Molinia varieties are available in many height, but even Roland - Very Hardy #MISSIRO 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal. - $18.99, 5 gal. - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Roland'. Foliage 210cm. Flower 270cm. Space 150cm. A large robust August flowering selection of Japanese Silver Grass. Pure white inflorescence is more open and larger. Red Silver Maiden Grass - Very Hardy #MISSIRT 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Rotsilber'. Foliage 100cm. Flowers 150cm. Spacing 100cm. Attractive silver foliage with good red fall colour and red inflorescence. September flowering. Sarabande - Very Hardy #MISSISA 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Sarabande'. Foliage 150cm. Flowers 180cm. Spacing 120cm. New hardier variety with silvery foliage. Very narrow leaves like Maiden Grass. the tallest have a clean look as the foliage is dense at the base of the stems. They move gracefully in the wind and their seeds are attractive to birds. The rich green summer colour changes to an orange-amber in the fall. The flower stalks do not stand through the winter, but begin to break off near the ground in late November and should then be cut back to about 10cm. Best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Strahlenquelle - Very Hardy #MOLCAST 1 gal - $12.99, Molinia caerulea ‘Strahlenquelle'. Foliage 80cm. Flowers 100-120cm. Spacing 60-90cm. Long, arching dark purple flower spikes emerge from loose clumps of green foliage. In the fall the foliage typically turns rich golden-yellow, and then disappears until the following spring. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Karl Foerster - Very Hardy #MOLCAKF 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal $18.99 Molinia caerulea arundinacea ‘Karl Foerster'. Foliage 120cm. Flowers 210cm. Spacing 100cm. Narrow green arching foliage. Flower panicles rise above the leaves in August. Prefers moist acidic soil. Silver Feather Maiden Grass - Hardy #MISSISB 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 3 gal - $27.99 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberfeder’. Foliage 200cm. Flowers 240cm. Spacing 120cm. Beautiful silver blooms in August and attractive into winter. Excellent in groups. Robust plant with green-white foliage. Skyracer - Very Hardy #MOLCASR 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Molinia caerulea arundinacea ‘Skyracer'. Foliage 120cm. Flowers 220cm. Spacing 120cm. Graceful tall clump-forming grass with taller flowering culms in August. Seed heads attractive to birds. Silver Spider Maiden Grass - Very Hardy #MISSISS 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberspinne'. 120cm tall. Flowers 150cm. Spacing 120cm. The flowers are silvery, with narrow upright green foliage. Bright cinnamon winter colour. Makes a great hedge. Windspiel - Very Hardy #MOLCAWS 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Molinia caerulea arundinacea ‘Windspiel'. Foliage 120cm. Flowers 200cm. Spacing 120cm. Selected variety of Molinia with arching foliage and airy panicles of purplish seed heads. Sirene - Very Hardy #MISSISI 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Sirene'. Foliage 150cm. Flowers 180cm. Spacing 120cm. Strong clump-forming grass with narrow green leaves for screening, background or combined with perennials. Showy red-pink flowers from August to September. Porcupine Grass - Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 #MISSIPP Miscanthus sinensis strictus. Foliage 200cm. Flowers 250cm. Spacing 120cm. Grows in an upright clump. Medium green leaves variegated with yellow horizontal bands. Foliage fades to tan after frost. Tiny reddish-bronze inflorescences in late summer, gradually turning into silvery plumes in fall. Undine - Very Hardy #MISSIUN 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Undine'. Foliage 150cm. Flowers 180cm. Compact and easy to place in the garden. The silvery flowers are held high above the green-white foliage clump. Variegated Silver Grass - Hardy #MISSIVA 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis variegatus. Foliage 150cm. Flowers 180cm. Spacing 150cm. Variegated Eulalie. Slender arching leaves are striped with silvery-cream. Pink flowers in September. Considered one of the loveliest of the grasses. Yaku Jima - Hardy #MISSIYJ 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yaku Jima’. Dwarf variety from Japan. Slender upright green foliage like a gracillimus. Reddish flowering plumes in Aug. and followed by good winter interest. Full sun and moist soil. Variegated Moor Grass - Very Hardy #MOLCAVA 1 gal - $14.99 Molinia caerulea arundinacea variegata. Foliage 60cm. Flowers 50-80cm. Spacing 60-90cm. Dense, tufted, compact plant. Creamy white leaves with dark green stripe. Flower spikes emerge purple tinted turning bronze to gold. Plant in full sun. Dallas Blues - Hardy #PANVIDB 1 gal. - $12.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Dallas Blues’. 175 cm tall. Spacing 125 cm. Wide leaf blue grass. Pastel mauve flower heads over 55 cm long have a purple cast. Excellent winter colour. Full sun. Heavy Metal - Very Hardy #PANVIHM 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal'. Foliage 120cm. Flowers 150cm. Spacing 90cm. Sturdy upright grass with blue-gray foliage and strong stems. Showy flowerheads in August. Northwind - Very Hardy #PANVINW 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Perennial of the Year 2014 Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’. 150-180 cm tall. Spacing 60-90 cm. An unequivocally upright steel-blue grass with wheat-coloured flowers in late summer. Sun to part shade. Plant in average to moist soil. Prairie Fire - Very Hardy #PANVIPF 1 gal - $14.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’. 125-150 cm tall. Spring foliage is blue-green. By early summer the leaves turn into their stunning red colour. In late summer a bouquet of rosy panicles is displayed just above the foliage. When in bloom, leaves curl slightly giving the impression of red ribbons. #PANVIPS Prairie Sky - Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Sky’. Foliage 120cm. Flowers 150cm. Spacing 90cm. New selection similar to P. ‘Heavy Metal’. Blue foliage on an upright plant. Rehbraun - Very Hardy #PANVIRB 1 gal - $12.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Rehbraun'. Foliage 120cm. Flowers 150cm. Spacing 120cm. Narrow upright clump with good orange-red fall colour. Flower panicles last many months. Seed heads persist in winter. Shenandoah - Hardy #PANVISH 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’. Green leaves with red tints in July turning totally burgundy-wine by September. Airy seedheads in August and September. Average to moist fertile soil in full or part sun. Squaw - Very Hardy #PANVISQ 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Squaw'. Foliage 120cm. Flowers 150cm. Spacing 120cm. Good clump-forming ornamental with upright habit. Attractive inflorescence in August and good red fall colour. MONDO GRASS - (Ophiopogon) CD Grass-like member of the lily family. Partial shade to shade in moist soil. Black Mondo Grass - Hardy #OPHPLBM 1 gal - $22.99 Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens. 30cm tall. Near jet-black short leaves. Has short spikes of pale pink flowers followed by black berries in the fall. Edging. Prefers rich humus soil. Can take full sun if soil is moist. SWITCH GRASS (Panicum) GC Clump-forming upright plants with diffuse fine-textured panicles of flowers. The variety ‘rubrum' shows red in the foliage in mid-summer and other cultivars become a rich red in the fall. The foliage turns yellow in winter but can be left standing to good effect. They are tolerant of almost any soil, from dry sandy soil to heavy clay or wet soil. Most effective in large sweeps or groupings. Cloud Nine - Hardy #PANVICN 1 gal - $12.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’. Foliage and flowers to 240 cm tall, erect and usually upright in winter. Blue-green foliage, dark gold in autumn. Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 www.humbernurseries.com email: humber@gardencentre.com FOUNTAIN GRASS (Pennisetum) A These mostly mid-sized clump-forming grasses are valued for their showy foxtail-like plumes which are effective singly or in groups. They vary greatly in their hardiness, from very hardy to very tender. Perhaps the most handsome is Purple Fountain Grass with striking red foliage and large red flower plumes. Fountain Grass - Very Hardy #PENAL 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides. Foliage 100cm. Flowers 120cm. Spacing 100cm. Narrow, medium to deep green leaves, changing to golden-yellow in fall and fading to beige in late fall. Showy, silvery to pinkish-white, bristly bottlebrush-like flower spikes arch outward from the clump in late summer turning brownish as the seeds form. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Cassian - Very Hardy #PENALCA 1 gal - $12.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Cassian'. Foliage 20cm. Flowers 60cm. Spacing 60cm. Dwarf fountain grass with foxtail flowers that are showy and attractive from July into fall. Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 Foxtrot - Hardy #PENALFT 1 gal - $14.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Foxtrot’. Giant Fountain Grass. 125-150cm tall. Forms a dense clump as tall as it is wide. The narrow green leaves turn gold in fall. Hameln - Very Hardy #PENALHM 1 gal - $10.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln'. Dwarf. Foliage 30cm. Flowers 60cm. Spacing 60cm. Charming grass with arching form and feathery plumes from mid-July to August. Suitable for foundation plantings. Piglet - Hardy #PENALPG 1 gal - $14.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Piglet’. 45cm tall. Spacing 60cm. Full, tan, bottlebrush plumes are produce just above the arching clump of narrow, green leaves in mid to late summer. Small size is ideal for mass plantings, low borders, and rock gardens. Best if kept well-watered during hot weather. Cut back in early spring as new growth appears. Full sun. Red Head - Hardy #PENALRH 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Red Head’. Deep burgundy buds open to large smokey purple, bottlebrush plumes that measure 7.5 cm wide and 25 cm long. Little Bunny - Hardy #PENALLB 1 gal - $12.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’. 20cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Flowers to 50cm. Smallest of the dwarf fountain grass. Petite dark green foliage and very fluffy white blooms. Purple Fountain Grass - Tender #PENSERU 4”- $8.99, 1 gal - $12.99, 3 gal - $26.99 Pennisetum setaceum rubrum. Foliage 90cm. Flowers 120cm. Spacing 120cm. Coloured foliage and purple feathery flowers. Very beautiful grass easily damaged by frost. It needs to be lifted and potted-up before the first frost and can be wintered as a house plant in a sunny location. Do not cut back severely but leave at least 15cm of stem. Strawberries and Cream Ribbon GrassGC Very Hardy #PHAARFE 1 gal - $10.99 Phalaris arundinacea 'Feesey'. 60cm tall. Foliage 60-80cm. Flower 80-100cm. Spacing 60cm. Very invasive grass. Flat, arching variegated green and white foliage with a tinge of pink in the spring turning to brown in fall. White-pink panicles in the summer. *Indian Grass - Very Hardy G #SORNU 1 gal - $10.99 Sorghastrum nutans. Foliage height 75cm. Late summer flower height 180cm. One of the finest of our native grasses with ornamental value. Upright clump-forming with blue-green leaves. Orange fall colour, good winter interest. Indian Steel Grass - Very Hardy G #SORNUIS 1 gal - $12.99 Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'. 150cm tall. Clump of erect, blue-green foliage. Taller stems carry tan-yellow flowers in late summer. Excellent cut, fresh or dried. Effective in mass plantings. Sioux Blue - Very Hardy GC #SORNUSB 1 gal - $12.99 Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'. Foliage 75cm. Flowers to 180cm. Spacing 90cm. Superb metallic blue form of Indian Grass. Golden Dwarf Sweet Flag #5094 Hardy 4” pot - $5.99, 1 gal - $14.99 Acorus gramineus variegatus ‘Ogon’. 30cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Rich gold slender leaves in broad fan. Giant Horsetail - Very hardy G #5086 1 gal - $22.99, Planter Box - $149.99 Equisetum hyemale robustum. Foliage 100 cm. All Equisetum have stems that are furrowed and green with black bands that give it a bamboo-like appearance. Will adapt to dry conditions. Thrives in water or wet conditions. Evergreen if protected. Used in dried flower arrangements. Variegated Cord Grass - Hardy G #SPAPEAM 1 gal - $10.99 Spartina pectinata aureomarginata. Foliage 150cm. Flowers 200cm. Spacing 100cm. Clump-forming, with narrow, strap-shaped pale green, yellow-edged leaves turning buff in the fall. Spike-like inflorescences are light green in early summer. Horsetail - Very Hardy #WP0066 4.5” - $11.99 Equisetum japonica. 40-60cm tall. Depth: moist-8cm.A favourite choice due to its architectural look. Rich green hollow stems accented with black bands. Full to part sun. Winter: Can freeze in pond or mulch in garden. May remain evergreen if in a protected location. Silver Spike Grass - Hardy G #SPOSI 1 gal - $10.99 Spodiopogon sibiricus. Foliage 60-90cm, Flower 200cm, Spacing 100cm. Wide bright green leaves are held nearly horizontally on upright stems turn burgundy-red in fall. In mid to late summer, deep purple airy panicles form and turn tan in fall. *Soft Rush - Very Hardy #5188 4” pot - $6.99 Juncus effusus. 60cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Erect dense clumps of blue-green very narrow stems. Popular water plant and does well in moist garden soil. *Prairie Dropseed - Very Hardy G #SPOHE 1 gal - $12.99 Sporobolus heterolepsis. 60cm to 90cm. Hardy native prairie grass. Green leaves, golden-orange in fall. Drought tolerant and does best in dry soil. A zero maintenance grass. Pink flowers. OTHER GRASS-LIKE PERENNIALS Many of our ornamental grasses are neither true grasses or even true sedges. This is a very valuable group whose diversity of form and colour provide many more choices in finding the right plant for the right place. Sweet Flags, Rushes and Bulrushes are generally regarded as water plants; those included here can be used in the garden, provided they are in moist soil. SWEET FLAG (Acorus) Plume Grass - HardyG #SACRA 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Saccharum ravennae (Erianthus) Foliage 200-250cm Flower 350-400cm. Spacing 120cm. Plumes bloom purplish-bronze in summer, turn to silver-grey in fall and persist well into winter. Wide gry-green leaves with a white stripe down the middle. Foliage turns an attractive bronze in fall. Plant in full sun. Dwarf Variegated Sweet Flag #5092 Hardy 4” pot - $6.99, 1 gal - $14.99 Acorus gramineus variegatus. 30cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Good for stream or pond side or damp boggy ground. The green leaves are striped with cream. Tolerates but does not require wet soil. Best in moist shade or partial shade. Sun tolerant in wet soil. Corkscrew Rush - Hardy #5189 4" pot - $4.99 Juncus effusus spiralis. 30 to 90cm tall. Spacing 45cm. Dense tussock of spirally twisted stems. Good for pond or streamside in moist soil A conversation piece. White Bulrush - Very Hardy #5020 4" pot - $8.99 Scirpus lacustris albescens. 120cm tall. Spacing 90cm. Slender upright plant with white striped cylindrical green stems. Bulrush - Very Hardy #5019 4” Pot - $6.99 Scirpus lacustris (Schoenoplectus l.). 150cm. tall. Spacing 90cm. Stiff upright narrow striped cylindrical stems. Zebra Rush - Very Hardy #5021 5” pot - $11.99 Scirpus tabernaemontani zebrinus (Schoenoplectus z.) 120cm tall. Spacing 90cm. Forms a strictly upright clump of cylindrical green stems cross-banded with yellow. Much used as a pond plant. *Sweet Flag - Very Hardy #5090/#7002 4” pot - $6.99 Acorus calamus. 100cm tall. Spacing 30-45cm. Greenish-yellow flower spikes in June and July. Broad glossy green sword-like foliage. #5022 *Soft Stem Bulrush - Very Hardy 1 gal - $18.99, 2 gal - $26.99 Scirpus validus. 210-270cm tall. Spacing 120cm. Stout bright green leafless stems that are a striking golden-amber in fall. Dramatic poolside specimen. Grows in moist soil or shallow water. Autumn Moor Grass - Very Hardy GC #SESAU 1 gal - $10.99 Sesleria autumnalis. Foliage 45cm. Flowers 60cm. Spacing 60cm. Narrow light green leaves. Silvery-white spike-like panicles in August-September. Stays green throughout winter. Variegated Sweet Flag - Very Hardy #5091 4.5” pot - $10.99 Acorus calamus variegatus. 90cm tall. Excellent for pond side. Foliage is boldly striped with cream. A pleasant cinnamon scent is released by the leaves when crushed. *Narrow Leaf Cattail - Very Hardy #5004 4” pot - $6.99, 1 gal - $12.99 Typha angustifolia Charcoal brown catkins on this native. Height 135cm. Depth 3-30cm. Full to part sun. Contain in pot. Leaves for weaving. Seeds for down. Pollen for flour. Blue Moor Grass - Very Hardy G #SESCA 1 gal - $8.99Sesleria caerulea Foliage 25cm. Flowers 40cm. Spacing 45cm. Bright purple spikey inflorescence in early spring. Green leaves are whitish-blue beneath and leaves remain in winter. Good in rock garden. Golden Sweet Flag #WP0065 4” pot - $5.99, 1 gal - $14.99 Acorus gramineus oborozuki. 20-25cm tall. Pond depth moist-7cm. Bright yellow blades with emerald pin stripes. Also grows in moist garden soil. Full to part sun. Spread slow. Winter: Mulch in garden or indoors in cool bright window. * Cattail - Very Hardy #5007 4.5” pot - $7.99. 1 gal - $12.99 Typha latifolia. Foliage 180cm. Flowers 210cm. Spacing 90cm. Broad, dark green, vertical foliage. Dark brown cigar-shaped flowerheads appear through July and August. Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 www.humbernurseries.com email: humber@gardencentre.com Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 Variegated Cattail - Very Hardy #W077 1 gal - $16.99, AB - $28.99 Typha latifolia ‘Variegata'. Foliage 90cm. Flowers 120cm. Spacing 60cm. An outstanding variety. Boldly striped in green and white. Fat brown flowerheads in July to August. Small Cattail - Very Hardy #5008 4” pot - $6.99, 1 gal. - $12.99 Typha laxmanii (T. stenophylla). Foliage 90cm. Flowers 120cm. Spacing 60cm. Fat brown oval to round flowerheads in July to August. Good intermediate size. Probably the best variety for garden use. Dwarf Cattail - Very Hardy #5009 4” pot - $4.99, 4.5” pot - $12.99 Typha minima. Foliage 45 cm. Flowers 60 cm. Spacing 45 cm. Showy fat reddish-brown flower heads in June to July. Suitable for small ponds or wet areas and can be used in a moist soil border. HARDY BAMBOO The following tips are useful in growing Hardy Bamboo: 1) These varieties of Bamboo are hardy to Zone 5 (and Zone 4 in some microclimates). 2) The Phyllostachys varieites need at least 3 to 4 hours of sun a day... the more the better. 3) Bamboo can reach a height of 5 - 6 m in an ideal situation, with the canes reaching a diameter of 3 cm. 4) Bamboo can be grown in most soil types but a heavy loam is best. 5) Bamboo is very drought tolerant, but when too dry the leaves will roll up into cylinders. 6) Moisture requirements are usually just regular watering practices once established. 7) Bamboo does not need to be cut down unless you feel it has become too tall. 8) Bamboo canes last approx. 7 years. New canes are produced every year so your Bamboo should have a long life span. DON’T FORGET TO COME OUT AND VISIT OUR ORNAMENTAL GRASS DEPARTMENT IN SEPTEMBER. SAVE 30% 9) The Phyllostachys varieties produce runners in spring and early summer. If this creates problems then simply grow the Bamboo in a large pot sunk into the ground with a few drain holes. Bamboo is also easily over wintered in containers and planters above ground. Chances are, the pot of Bamboo you purchased, over-wintered in that pot. 10) Bamboo can be fertilized twice a year (in early spring and early summer) but is usually not necessary. 11) Bamboo will remain green all year if it is kept out of the wind. Exposure to a lot of wind and dry conditions will turn the leaves brown. The plant will produce new leaves in the spring. 12) Bamboo can be grown indoors in bright light all year. 100% Two Year Guarantee Umbrella Bamboo - Hardy #FARMU 2 gal - $49.99 Fargesia murielea. 240 cm. Delicate pea green foliage & graceful weeping habit is ideal to place next to a pond. Does not have running rhizomes, so does not spread. Leaves are small and thin giving it a rather delicate look belying its hardiness. During sub-freezing winter the leaves curl until temperature moderates. Looks best when planted in direct sun. Yellow Groove Bamboo #PHYAUGB - Very Hardy 2 gal (60cm) - $69.99, 10 gal (90-125cm) - $119.99, 15 gal(150-18cm) - $159.99, 15 gal(250cm) - $189.99 Phyllostachys aureosulcata. 6m. Spreading green culms with yellow grooves. Great for screening or hedging. Maintain at desired height by clipping foliage in summer. A very hardy variety that should do well in Southern Ontario. Deep mulch over roots. Fountain Bamboo - Very Hardy #FARNI 2 gal - $49.99 Fargesia nitida. 240 cm. Non-invasive. One of the hardiest bamboos. Excellent as specimen or as a potted plant. Evergreen foliage needs a protected location. Mulch with bark. Black Bamboo - Tender #6616 5 gal - $89.99, 10 gal (90-125cm) - $119.99, 15 gal (150-180cm) - $159.99 Phyllostachys nigra. Foliage 750 cm. Spacing 300 cm. A large, elegant evergreen bamboo with arching canes, green at first becoming blackish-brown with maturity, and narrow-lanceolate leaves to 12cm in length. Plant in full sun to partial shade. No guarantee over winter. Green Panda Bamboo - Very Hardy #FARRF 2 gal - $49.99 Fargesia ‘Rufa’ Spread 175-225cm. Height 175-225cm. Non-invasive clumping bamboo. When grouped together creates a hedge-like look. New shoots appear in the early spring. Very vigorous. Thrives in full sun but tolerates a bit of shade. Crookstem Bamboo - Hardy #PHYAUAL 2 gal - $69.99, 5 gal - $89.99 Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Alata’. 6m. Known for its beautifully coloured vibrantly green canes that have pronounced zigzagging kinks in the lower area of the cane. This is an upright bamboo. OFF REGULAR PRICED ORNAMENTAL GRASSES FOR THE WHOLE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. Wednesday is CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY (CAD) FOR PLANT INSURANCE USE PLANT PROD ROOT BOOSTER - A starter fertilizer and rooting hormone. - Encourages root development - Reduces transplant shock - 5-15-5 - 4 Tbsp/gal water · On Customer Appreciation Day, earn your base 2% and an additional 3% in Humber Loyalty Dollars on the following regular or discounted items: Annuals, Aquatic Plants, Books, Bulbs, Ground Covers, Herbs, Houseplants, Ornamental Grasses & Perennials · You have the option of applying this additional 3% in Humber Loyalty Dollars to your ‘CAD’ purchase or accumulating them towards future purchases. · Personal ‘Cash & Carry’ shopping on Wednesdays only. · Not applicable to orders requiring assembly or delivery. Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 www.humbernurseries.com email: humber@gardencentre.com Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311
