2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

Schizachyrium continued
Schizachyrium scoparium | Little Bluestem
Zone 4-8 H 2-3’ x W 18-24”
Grasses
A true blue grass that loves heat and humidity. Gorgeous fall color, excellent in mass plantings. Excellent heat and drought tolerance.
G0699 #1 cont. $7.99*
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Prairie Blues’ | Prairie Blues Little Bluestem
Zone 3-9 H 2-3’ x W 18-24”
Exquisite grey-blue, ribbon-like foliage with reddish-orange colors in autumn, silvery seed heads. Lovely foliage can be used in bouquets.
G0699.5 #1 cont. $7.99*
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’ | The Blues Little Bluestem
Zone 4-8 H 2-3’ x W 18-24”
A very blue selection of little bluestem. More upright, with better red fall color than the species.
G0700 #1 cont. $8.99*
Sorghastrum
Sorghastrum nutans | Indian Grass
Zone 2-8 H 4-6’ x W 2-3’
Soft, feathery wheat colored plumes above upright, metallic blue foliage. Clump forming and easy to grow as it is very adaptable to a wide range of soil
moisture.
G0710 #1/7” cont. $8.99*
Sporobolus
Sporobolus heterolepis | Prairie Dropseed
Zone 3-8 H 2-3’ x W 2-3’
Luxurious mounds of arching, hair-like foliage growing in a neat clump. Heat and drought tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions.
Fantastic fall color and edible, nutritious seeds. Combines well with Butterfly Weed and Black-Eyed Susan.
G0720 #1 cont. $7.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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