Alameda Wholesale Nursery Catalog.pdf
Alameda Wholesale Nursery Catalog.pdf
Alameda Wholesale Nursery Catalog.pdf
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JAPANESE FOREST GRASS—MEXICAN FEATHER<br />
JAPANESE FOREST GRASS<br />
Hakenochloa macra ‘Aureola’<br />
2009 Perennial of the Year! Great grass for shade with its<br />
golden arching foliage and narrow green stripes that turn red<br />
to pink in fall! It has inconspicuous dainty panicles that<br />
bloom in late summer.<br />
Max. Elev: 6,000 ft. JFG #1<br />
Ht: 12'' & Spd: 18''<br />
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LITTLE BLUESTEM Schizachyrium scoparium<br />
Erect clumps of blue-gray foliage turning red to orange in fall.<br />
Max. Elev: 7,500 ft. LBG #1<br />
Ht: 30-40'' & Spd: 2'<br />
MAIDEN GRASS Miscanthus sinensus ‘Gracillimus’<br />
Rich green foliage produces tall spikes of feather-fine-textured,<br />
creamy white flowers. Tolerates a wide range of soils.<br />
Max. Elev: 8,000 ft. MAG #1<br />
Ht: 4-5' & Spd: 2-5'<br />
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MAIDEN GRASS, ADAIGO<br />
New for Year 2012<br />
Miscanthus sinensus ‘Adaigo’<br />
Adagio is one of the shortest Maiden grasses, its silky pink<br />
plumes turn white as they mature.<br />
Max. Elev: 7,000 ft. AMG #1<br />
Ht: 2-3' & Spd: 2-3'<br />
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MAIDEN GRASS, DWARF<br />
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yaku Jima’<br />
Blade-like foliage on a compact clump. Creamy white, silky<br />
plumes. Blooms earlier than most grasses.<br />
Max. Elev: 7,000 ft. DMG #1<br />
Ht: 3-4' & Spd: 2-3'<br />
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MAIDEN GRASS, MORNING LIGHT<br />
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’<br />
Graceful, fine-textured grass with silver-green variegated foliage.<br />
Max. Elev: 7,000 ft. MMG #1<br />
Ht: 4-5' & Spd: 2-3'<br />
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MAIDEN GRASS, PURPLE / FLAME<br />
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Purpurescens’<br />
Once upon a time there was a fair maiden…Green foliage<br />
turning a rich purple in late summer (you don’t even have<br />
to kiss a toad!) Makes a great accent plant.<br />
Max. Elev: 7,000 ft. PMG #1<br />
Ht: 3-4' & Spd: 1-1½'<br />
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MAIDEN GRASS, VARIEGATED<br />
Miscanthus sinensis variegatus<br />
Tall, white-and-green-striped foliage with silver plumes.<br />
Max. Elev: 7,000 ft. VMG #1<br />
Ht: 4-6' & Spd: 2-5'<br />
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MEXICAN FEATHER Nessella tenuissima<br />
Also known as Stipa, or Silky Thread Grass, this southwest<br />
native has fine textured foliage with early summer feathery<br />
green blooms turning to a buff color. Not hardy but reseeds<br />
well.<br />
Max. Elev: 5,000 ft.<br />
Mature Ht: 2' & Spd: 1'<br />
MFG #1<br />
Page 28 • Year 2012 <strong>Catalog</strong> • Phone 303-761- 6131
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