Flower spikes emerge in warm weather and grow to 8 ft. tall. Is hardy to around 20 F and perennial in gardens in USDA Zones 8 and above but useful as an annual in colder climates. Tanya Mannes: (619) 498-6639; This tussock forming grass grows to 3 feet tall with gracefully arching and feathery inflorescences. This Muhly withstands very dry situations plants but will be more robust and flower better with an occasional irrigation. Plant in full sun to light shade in most any soil and irrigate occasionally to infrequently. You should be very careful removing and transporting Pampas grass. Sow your pampas grass seeds in your growing medium in flats or trays. In spring the showy 2-3 ft. fluffy silvery flowers rise above the foliage. A long living cool season bunch grass with tight clumps of narrow chalky-blue foliage 12 to 18 inches tall by slightly wider with flowers stalks rising straight up about 6 inches above the foliage in late spring into early summer. defined as a plant that grows out of place and is "competitive, They are often included with grasses in descriptive lists. In late fall this plant turns yellow then to a straw gray in winter. Cortaderia selloana, a dramatic 6- to 10-foot-tall pampas grass, is not for the faint of heart. This selection is more robust with larger flowers than typical Blue Grama and these flowers are a chartreuse color that age to blond instead of the typical dark purplish flowers of the species. An exciting new grass! Dried foliage, such as eucalyptus, bunny tails, and pampas grass, is a gorgeous filler that provides more color and texture to make each dried arrangement a wonderful sight. Plant in full sun to bring out its best color. This cultivar has never flowered in the over 20 years we have had it in our nursery garden and as such, it also had never resseded. This grass comes from elevations of 3,300-5,000 feet in the Chihuahuan desert from eastern Arizona, New Mexico, South Texas and northern Mexico. This clone seeds out very little and according to some grass taxonomists is not a Pennisetum setaceum at all but a clone of P. P. macrostachyum. Cut back in late winter. F. A great plant for the tropical garden or for large pots. Stipa tenuissima - See Nassella (Cronk and Although this grass comes from moister habitats, it is surprisingly drought resistant. Oryzopsis lessoniana See Anemanthele lessoniana. Sesleria 'Campo Azul' - Campo Azul Moor Grass. A very beautiful grass. A cool season grass that has been, until recently, sold under the name Festuca ovina glauca or sometimes F. cinerea. Hardy to at least -10 and useful in USDA Zones 6-10 - some report good in zone 5 (-20 F) as well. County Information (858) 694-3900 2-1-1 San Muhlenbergia lindheimeri - Lindheimer's Muhly - This very attractive medium/ large grass from Texas forms a mass of fine textured gray foliage 3-4 feet tall. Here are some bundles we recommend. Although rhizomatous, it spreads slowly and is easily controlled. This rhizomatous grass will grow 1-2 ft. tall. Poa costiniana - Australian Blue Grass - A very nice evergreen clump forming grass to 18 inches tall and as wide with long, thin, weepy silvery-green leaves. Remember, if you start pampas grass from seed, you won't have the fluffy plumes for 2 to 3 years. Our thanks to Oratia Native Plant Nursery for the seed for this gem. In mid-summer the soft plume-like flower spikes form, rising only slightly above the foilage. Fluffy pampas grass. Stipa gigantea - Giant Needle Grass - An evergreen clumping grass with narrow grey-green foliage 2-3 ft. tall with flower spikes reaching another 2-3 ft. above the plant. Plant not currently in production - seems better suited to cooler climates. The buff color flowers, on 15 inch stems, appear in early summer. The Drought and heat resistant. Plant Tiger grass in full sun to light shade. Plant in full sun to light shade. In these areas it is best to trim plants back close to the ground in late winter. The original German cultivar name of 'Saphirsprundel' has been translated and appears in many American catalogs as Sapphire Fountain or Sapphire. This is an elegant looking fescue with leaves that are longer than the typical European fescues for a softer more graceful look. Molinia may not perform as well in southern California but is so beautiful we feel the need to grow it for those who want to try to push the limits of this beautiful grass's tolerances. It is fairly drought tolerant but this southeastern US grass will likely appreciate occasional irrigation in our dry California climate. Rick Darke says "this grass blooms nearly continuously in cultivation, producing a dense, towering mass of fine-textured inflorescences." In April, the group hosted a series of public events demonstrating how to remove pampas grass. A long-lived warm season tufted perennial grass with fine-textured gray-green leaves to 12 to 18 inches tall with dainty flowers that are held like small horizontal flags on stems that rise above the foliage to 2 1/2 feet tall in early summer and hold seed heads through fall. B. Purple loosestrife. Can tolerate some shade. Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana), a plume grass from the pampas of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, has been a popular specimen plant in temperate gardens of the western United States since the middle of the nineteenth century. Plant in full sun and give average to little water . Plant not currently in production. Take your arrangements from "gorgeous" to "spectacular" with Dried Pampas Grass. This grass, like the parent plant, has remained evergreen for us in mild winters but goes deciduous with frost and be root hardy to around 20 F. Pennisetum orientale - Chinese Fountain Grass - A medium sized winter dormant grass to 18 in. Originally thought to be a sterile plant (posibly a male cultivar) Cortaderia selloana 'Pumilla' is now known to produce some viable seed. Plant in full sun to bring out its best color. Hardy to at least 10 to 15F and useful in USDA Zone 8 and above. Neyraudia reynaudiana - Burma Reed. Panicles of flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Muhlenbergia pubescens - Soft Muhly - An unusual and attractive medium sized evergreen grass from Mexico growiing to 2 feet tall with velvety soft gray-green foliage reminiscent of the Tower of Jewels (Echium wilpretii). Large plants in full flower are a spectacular sight. A good grass for the meadow-look. This plant not currently in production. websites about pampas and toetoe. It makes a dense mat and can be used as an unclipped lawn or ground cover. This plant remains evergreen in mild climates but is considered semi-evergreen in areas that experience harsher winters. Plant not currently in production. An attractive plant for the rockery or as a small scale ground cover. San Diego, CA. Drought resistant. Tolerates a wide range of conditions - wet to dry, sun to shade. Plant not currently in production Good for fresh or dry cut flowers. Its not illegal to grow it, but it is illegal for people to sell it, Flinders University professor of plant pathology and toxicology, Dr Michael OBrien, told Fairfax Media. Red-bronze tinted flowers on spikes to 5 feet tall in in summer. Combine with woody ornamentals, or as an accent or background plant. I'm pretty sure if you are", "We went back today to buy another 15 gals apple tree because the nursery just restock more new fruit trees like apple, grapes, avocado , jujube, cherry, banana, grape fruit, Asian pear, tangerine, orange to name a few. B. Perennial pepperweed. An upright warm-season grass that has foliage to 3 to 4 feet tall by 2 to 3 feet wide with narrow gray-green leaves. Doug Gibson, executive director of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, said pampas grass is the scourge of my existence.. Plant in full sun to light shade in most regular to barren well-drained soils with regular, occasional to infrequent irrigation. Cut back in late winter. A deciduous warm-season narrowly upright clump-forming grass native to the American prairies. Full sun. St. 'Gracillimus' - Maiden Grass - A large grass to 6 ft. tall with a thin leaf blade, giving it a finer texture than the other Miscanthus (except 'Morning Light'). Miscanthus transmorrisonensis - Evergreen Maiden Grass - This evergreen clumping grass has foliage to 3-4 ft. tall that spreads in all directions producing a 8 ft. wide plant. Heavy rains and high winds have caused flooding and power outages in parts of Southern California as the region braces for more heavy rains in coming days. These can spread up to 25km! On Schroeder's property, the grass planted by a previous owner has blocked access to drainage pipes. Based on its presumed parentage and the few years of observation in gardens, this grass seems tolerant of a wide range of conditions - moist to fairly dry conditions, sun to light shade with some protection in hotter inland locations and should also prove frost hardy down to around 0 F and useful in gardens from USDA zones 5 and above. Its almost impossible to remove, Schroeder said, adding that the dry plants are a fire hazard. Plant not currently in production Does anyone have Pampas grass in their yard that they want removed? Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. Drought and heat resistant. It forms a leafy clump with flowers towering to 3-5 feet. Pampas grass is a large ornamental in the Poaceae (grass) family originating from South America. Muhlenbergia rigens - Deer Grass - This wonderful California native can grow 4-5 feet in height and spread over 6 feet wide. Muhlenbergia capillaris - Hairy Awn Muhly - A beautiful grass from south-eastern United States with stunning pink, airy flowering panicles that hover cloud-like above the fine textured olive-green foliage. In drier locations Palm Grass reaches only 2-3 ft. and doesn't seem to reseed. Our escort display consisted of hanging pampas grass, some of which was dyed pink, and . Good as a specimen or for accents. Water sparingly if at all. A large upright grass that spreads slowly on short rhizomes and grows to 6 to 15 feet tall, with ultimate size dependent on cultural conditions such as soil, fertilizer and irrigation practices. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types and is drought tolerant, particularly in shade plantings but looks best with an occasional watering. The plant is considered a noxious weed in several states and is banned from sale in parts of nsw. Pampas Grass can tolerate a variety of soil, as long as the soil is well drained. Plant not currently in production Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'['Stricta'] - Feather Reed Grass - A rich green clump forming evergreen grass with rigidly erect stems 2-4 ft. tall. Pennisetum alopecuroides `Moudry' - Black Fountain Grass - This lush grass grows in a clump to 2 feet tall with rich glossy leaves 1/2 to 3/4 inches wide. Its a very important plant for the environment and for peoples health, said Dr. David Schindler, director of the Center for Environmental Health at the University of California-Davis. Back lit, this green and red combination is spectacular. Resistant to deer predation. This is the most floriferous cultivar of Pampas Grass: In late summer a single plant can have over 100 flower stalks. longitudinally cream-white striped. It has attractive 1/2 inch thick blue-green stem culms (looking a bit like a bamboo) that have nodes spaced about every 6 inches along the culm and with 1 foot long narrow green leaves held rise upright along the stems. Selected by Kurt Blumel. Some of my favorite ornamental grasses in San Diego landscapes are: Festuca glauca 'elijah blue' - Dwarf Blue Fescue (blue green tufts, great for massing) Carex tumicola - Berkeley Sedge (does well in shady areas) Penisetum orientale -Chinese Fountain Grass (smaller to mid size grass) Lomondra 'breeze ' (soft texture, mostly green) Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra' (I. c.'Red Baron') - Japanese Blood Grass - A low growing deciduous grass with an upright habit to 1 ft tall. Water occasionally to very little - plants fill in faster and look best when irrigated but this is a drought tolerant grass and is very cold tolerant. Good for a tropical look and for cut foliage. Plant not currently in production. My biggest concern is someone throwing a cigarette into it.. This selection is more robust with larger flowers than typical Blue Grama and these flowers are a chartreuse color that age to blond instead of the typical dark purplish flowers of the species. Drought resistant. Canary The flowers, which rise well above the foliage, are more like those of Sesleria autumnalis with a more elongated spike but these spikes are thicker and have a rose-purple hue. No date has been set for it to be considered by the City Council. Hardy to <15 degrees F. can really brighten up a pond.Plant not currently in production. Evergreen in mild winters to dormant in more severe. Pennisetum orientale - Chinese Fountain Grass - A medium sized winter dormant grass to 18 in. The buff color flowers, on 15 inch stems, appear in early summer. Muhlenbergia lindheimeri - Lindheimer's Muhly - This very attractive medium/ large grass from Texas forms a mass of fine textured gray foliage 3-4 feet tall. Good in perennial borders or as an accent plant. Plant in full sun to light shade in most any soil type and irrigate occasionally to infrequently - has proven to be a low water requiring grass in many locations but could use an occasional watering in dry southern California. 'Planting pampas grass seeds in trays inside can help the roots germinate more quickly and grow into robust seedlings. A medium-sized grass forming a clump of narrow blue-green foliage 2 to 3 feet tall and in fall the flower stems rise another foot or more above the foliage holding an airy mass of delicate ivory-white flowers that can last through winter depending on the climate. Native to Asia Minor. Once established Deer Grass can go the entire summer without water, which also regulates its ultimate height. It is evergreen in our climate and cold tolerant well below 0 F and useful in gardens down to USDA Zone 5. Late summer into fall terminal blooms are light and airy, opening pink and turning a buff color. Cookie Notice Plant in full sun to light shade in most regular to barren well-drained soils with regular, occasional to infrequent irrigation. Very lavish spread of salad , pastas and sushi. A good grass for a wild section of the garden. It grows only about 6 inches tall with fine-textured gray-green leaves with dainty flowers held horizontally like small purple flags on stems that rise above the foliage in early summer and hold seed heads into fall. Good in most well drained soils. It forms 2-3 feet tall clumps of thin (3/8 wide) silver-green foliage and late season bronzy flower plumes that rise above the foliage to 5 feet tall. Tolerates seaside exposure. One of the best blue cultivars but does experience a late summer dormancy. Island St. John's Use this plant in groups or as an accent plant in full sun to light shade; little irrigation is required. Good for erosion control and beachside conditions. Native from eastern Europe in north western Russia. The zone info helps tell us things like average date of last frost and lowest expected temperature for your area. Great along a path where foliage can be touched. Regular price $26.00 Sale price For this shoot, we used light blush, rose, and a deeper-almost burgundy-berry throughout to emulate a holiday wedding. A good groundcover unmowed or mowed. The grass family (Poaceae) is incredibly large, with more than 9,000 species in over 600 genera. In general they all begin growth in late winter, reach full size by June and begin to produce their airy and beautiful flowers from July through September after which the plants begin to go dormant and turn a wheat color. Plant in full to part sun in most any soil and tolerant of heat, cold and humidity. This beautiful drought resistant grass is more striking and much less invasive than the European Dune Grass . For the coast it is evergreen and in colder areas it is root hardy to around 0 F (USDA Zone 7). Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'- Blue Switch Grass - A deciduous warm season clump forming grass native to the American prairies. Due to its spreading habit and winter dormancy, the placement within the garden of this plant is very important. An upright warm-season grass that has foliage to 3 to 4 feet tall by 2 to 3 feet wide with narrow gray-green leaves. This grass seems to be completely evergreen (red) in frost free zones, but goes deciduous with frost and is root hardy to the mid-20's F. Looks best if cut back in late winter to expose new foliage. Shapiro recommends cutting off the seed heads, then spraying each plant with glyphosate herbicide, sold as Roundup. If you are unsure about the legality of cutting the grass, you should contact your local police station. Often compared to and noted as superior to the popular cultivar 'Yaku Jima'. 'Prairie Sky' was a selection made by Roger Gettig with very blue foliage that has proved itself in western US gardens. Native to Europe.Plant not currently in production etc. Eragrostis elliotti 'Tallahassee Sunset' - Blue Lovegrass - A warm season grass, native to southeastern U.S (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina) that forms nice clumps of narrow powder-blue foliage that rises to about 18-24" tall (to 3' with ample irrigation). The15 gals and some 5 gals fruit trees were already bearing fruits. Ideally suited in full sun to partial shade. For a sun-loving and showy accent plant, look no further than Pink Pampas Grass. Hardy to at least 0 F and likely lower as both parents are rated to USDA Zones 4. Unusual color makes this grass useful with other fescues. Use as an accent plant or a ground cover. In cool climates the foliage has a late fall seaonal change of color turning orange, gold and burgundy. Its hardiness in colder climates is unknown. An elegant evergreen (along coast) mid-sized bunch grass that forms fountain-like growth from tight clumps arching up to 2 feet tall by about as wide with chalky-blue foliage. Plant in coastal sun or shade and irrigate regularly to only occasionally - considered to be fairly dry growing in the shade and has a good tolerance to poor and limey soils. This plant remains evergreen in mild climates but is considered semi-evergreen in areas that experience harsher winters. Best in soils with good drainage and may rot in heavy soils, especially if over irrigated. One of the most attractive ornamental grasses that we grow! design: Studio TOOP, 2008 location: Vianen, NL status: built in 2008, Tuinvreugd photo: Jolanthe Lalkens, 2009 This front garden needed to make a link with the newly built contemporary home and its gorgeous view. Tolerant of most soils and irrigation practices from dry to soggy - shorter when kept dry. What type of environment does it grow in? A very attractive perennial small clumping warm-season grass that grows with foliage to 1 to 2 feet tall with a 5-8 inch long loose panicle of long awned flowers rising above the foliage in summer. Use as an accent plant or a ground cover. Some growers objected to the list, saying it was too broad. invasive, and noxious or not noxious. vegetation, composition, structure, or ecosystem function. Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition - Blonde Ambition Blue Grama. Be sure the planter and soil drain well. This grass forms wispy tufts to 2 ft tall and as wide of bright green thread-like leaves. We moved to the neighborhood a year ago and have purchased 90% of our plants and pots there (and we now have A LOT of plants). The blue color occurs in dryer soils when plant is in full sun or bright shade; too much shade and the plant flops over and opens up in the middle. Use as an accent plant or in mass plantings. 2000-2019 Good for low mass plantings. arrangements. plants include not only noxious weeds, but also other plants that are Introduced by Magic Growers Nursery. Hardy to 0F or less. The cultivar 'Sapphire' is more vigorous and has better disease resistance to rust and other fungal diseases than the species (not much of a problem in drier climates). 'Adagio' - Dwarf Maiden Grass - This warm season grass is the diminutive form of the Maiden Grass or Japanese Silver Grass, Miscanthus sinensis. An attractive large upright growing grass then lends a bit of the tropics to the garden. Plant in full sun or light shade and give occasional irrigation. A very attractive plant for use as a low groundcover or a container plant. Thysanolaena maxima- Tiger Grass - This tropical Asian grass looks much like a bamboo with sturdy upright culms to 6-10 feet tall and large 1 foot long by 3 inch wide leaves. 1 Gal. Lygeum spartum - False Esparto Grass. Hardy to <15 degrees F. can really brighten up a pond.Plant not currently in production. Legally, a noxious weed is any He was apologetic and wante", "I heard about this place through a Facebook interest group for carnivorous plants so decided to check it out. I'm kicking myself for not coming sooner because they have everything I've been searching for for awhile, like fully grown red shiso/perilla and mature yuzu trees. Chinese Fountain Grass is a slow spreading rhizomatous grass which forms dense clumps. Plant not currently in production In late fall and into winter the foliage tips are decorated with masses of small flowers that give the plant a pale pinkish-green cast. Plant in full sun in a wide range of soils. It's one of those non-native invasive species that we see consistently taking over native habitat, he said. Plant in full sun to part shade in most any soil and irrigate regularly to occasionally - can take some periods without water but looks best if irrigated. A showy upright growing warm season grass to 3 to 4 feet tall with leaf blades variegated with longitudinal narrow stripes of white, green and burgundy, imparting a candy-cane-like appearance to the new foliage. Pampas grass is a valuable member of the winter landscape due to the showy flowers opening in august and lasting through february. This plant is often confused with M. sinensis 'Zebrinus' although from our experience 'Strictus' is a superior plant. Privacy Policy. Pair this gorgeous dried greenery with other exciting blooms, such as Blushing Beige Roses . Also commonly known as Elliot Lovegrass. Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Bay area sees record rainfall, record-setting heat in June 1 / 2 Back to Gallery View full size Image 2 of 1 A man walks on a flooded street in the Marina District in San Diego, CA, U.S. on Monday, June 26, 2014. Plant not currently in production Hardy to at least -10 and useful in USDA Zones 6-10 - some report good in zone 5 (-20 F) as well. This clump-forming grass grows to 5 ft. tall. A very attractive plant for use as a low groundcover or a container plant. A North American perennial bunchgrass that forms clumps 1 to 2 feet tall with narrow culms holding soft textured light lime green narrow 6 to 12 inch long leaves. Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' - Blue Switch Grass. Grass Plantings - Grasses used in the gardens at San Marcos Growers and around Santa Barbara. We are not aware of this plant being used in California landscapes but suggest trying this plant in dry shade gardens, though in our coastal California gardens it will likely tolerate full sun. If you have questions or would like to contact us: Pesticide Inquiry between 8am-5pm: 858-694-8980, After-Hours Calls and After-Hours Pesticide Inquiry: It is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types and is drought tolerant, particularly in shade plantings but looks best with an occasional watering. Some popular services for florists include: What are people saying about florists in San Diego, CA? Unfortunately this plant reseeds extensively in gardens that it has been planted and spreads to areas outside of these plantings. Pampas grass (and jubata) Cortaderia selloana and. New and used Pampas Grass for sale in San Luis Potos City on Facebook Marketplace. As with the typical red fountain grass (Pennisetum x advena 'Rubrum') it has purple tassels that in summer rise above the foliage. A stunning grass for accent! A good plant in the border or the dry garden. [web application]. Use in mass plantings or as a specimen. This is a very drought resistant grass. Pennisetum 'Burgundy Giant' - Longwood Gardens Introduction - A large evergreen Pennisetum 5-6 ft. tall with red ribbon-like foliage and maroon flower spikes. Plant in full sun. Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' - Silver Streak Pampas Grass - A smaller, finer textured version of C. selloana reaching 6 ft. tall with white longitudinal variegation, mainly on the edge of the leaf. Plant in full sun to light shade. Sesleria caerulea - Blue Moor Grass - Evergreen clumping grass to 1 ft. tall with bicolored leaves: The upper side is a rich green; the underside a bluish-white, giving the plant a blue cast. It has blue-green foliage that turns purplish-red in the fall and showy pink flowers that rise a foot above the foliage in the spring and summer with spent flowers still attractive into winter. Back lit, this green and red combination is spectacular. Juncus - "grass-like" plants that are described in our Bog Page. 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