2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

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Grasses
Molina
Molina arundinacea ‘Skyracer’ | Skyracer Moor Grass
Zone 4-8 H 4-5’ x W 2-3’
A mounded clump of dense, dark green blades that contrast sharply in midsummer with brownish-purple spikes up to six feet tall. Fall color is a deep
golden yellow.
G0520 #1 cont. $10.99*
Molina caerulea ‘Variegata’ | Variegated Moor Grass
Zone 4-8 H 18-24” x W 18-24”
Thick tufts of heavily variegated foliage with tall inflorescence that tolerates heavy, moist soil. Develops beautiful yellow fall color.
G0540 #1 cont. $10.99*
Panicum
Panicum amarum ‘Dewey Blue’ | Dewey Blue Bitter Switch Grass
Zone 3-9 H 3-5’ x W 2-3’
Excellent blue colored foliage with light airy seed heads. A low maintenance, easy to grow grass with very good drought tolerance.
G0570 #1/7” cont. $9.99*
Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ | Heavy Metal Switch Grass
Zone 4-8 H 3-5’ x W 2-3’
Stiffly erect metallic blue-gray blades. Blades become yellow in the fall. Loose weeping plumes of purple-green spikelets rise above the foliage in late
summer.
G0580 #1/7” cont. $9.99*
G0600 #5 cont. $21.99*
Panicum virgatum ‘North Wind’ | North Wind Switch Grass
Zone 2-8 H 4-6’ x W 2-3’
Grey green, sturdy, upright selection with substantial thick, wide foliage. Very tough and vigorous!
G0610 #1/7” cont. $9.99*
Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’ | Prairie Fire Switch Grass (PP19367)
Zone 4-8 H 4-5’ x W 2-3’
A red switch grass! It has blue-green stems with wine-red leaves. Spring foliage is blue-green, but by summer the leaves are already turning red.
G0620 #1/7” cont. $9.99*
Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Sky’ | Prairie Sky Switch Grass
Zone 4-8 H 4-5’ x W 2-3’
A beautiful selection with outstanding blue color. This variety breaks dormancy earlier than other switch grasses.
G0630 #1/7” cont. $10.99*
Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ | Shenandoah Switch Grass
Zone 4-8 H 3-4’ x W 2-3’
Neat 3’ clump. Foliage has dark purple tips during the summer, with foliage turning dark purple-black in fall. Red flowers. One of the most popular
varieties of switch grass.
G0650 #1/7” cont. $9.99*
G0660 #2 cont. $12.99*
G0670 #5 cont. $21.99*
Phalaris
Phalaris arundinacea ‘Feesey Form’ | Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass
Zone 4-8 H 2-3’ x W 2-3’
Pretty green and white leaves; pinkish in spring. Aggressive grower, less invasive in shade.
G0690 #1/7” cont. $7.99*
Schizachyrium
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blue Heaven’ | Blue Heaven Little Bluestem (PP17310)
Zone 4-8 H 3-4’ x W 18-24”
This native selection has dark blue to burgundy foliage in summer, turning purple, violet, and finally red in the fall. University of Minnesota introduction.
G0696 #1 cont. $7.99*
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blaze’ | Blaze Little Bluestem
Zone 4-8 H 2-3’ x W 18-24”
This ornamental grass is used for its vivid red fall foliage. In winter it remains a standout as the leaves fade to deep pink. Easily grown and adapts to
any soil type, even clay.
G0697 #1 cont. $7.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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