We are pleased to offer a selection of grasses that tolerate a small amount of shade. Most grasses are sun plants
Alopecurus pratensis
‘Aureovariegatus’ - Golden Foxtail Grass
#7028
Golden foxtail, with its soft yellow
and green foliage, contrasts beautifully with hostas and astilbes.
Excellent in a woodland setting; cool season; slow spreader; full
sun to light shade; moist fertile soil; dislikes hot dry locations;
narrow leaf blades are variegated yellow-green; flowers in June
through July; 15 - 24” tall; Zone: 3
Price: Currently not available
Calamagrostis x acutiflora
‘Overdam’ -Variegated Reed
Grass
#7069
This Variegated reed grass will do
well in full sun, but likes a little shade in hot climates.
Particularly attractive along a woodland edge. Clump forming;
variegated green/white foliage; flowers in June through July;
remains upright through winter for nice winter effect; moist
to wet fertile soil; tolerates a wide range of soil types including
dry, sandy soil; thrives in clay soil. Zone: 3
More enduring than blue
fescues, blue oat grass is the best choice for accents. The clear
blue summer foliage echoes with dwarf blue spruce and blue
junipers. Blue oat grass is an imposing sight in the landscape;
cool season; clump forming; full sun or light shade; fertile, moist
soil; grows in a wide range of soil; good drainage is essential;
flowers June through August; 20-40” tall; Zone: 3
Price: $4.954
Stipa brachytricha - Korean
Feather Reed Grass
(aka
Calamagrostis brachytricha)
#7890
Cool season; clump forming;
foliage is green; large, open inflorescence; blooms September until frost; full sun or light to
full shade; moist fertile soil; 30-48” tall; Zone: 4
Price: $4.30
Sesleria caerulea - Blue Moor Grass
#7885
Forms a 1 foot clump; purple inflorescence in spring to early summer; good in borders, rock gardens and as a ground cove. It prefers light shade.
Price: $4.30
Miscanthus 'Giganteus'
#7835
floridulus (giganteus); a bold clumping plant that reaches 10 to 14 feet tall; broad 1 inch wide white mid-ribbed leaves taper to fine points; the leaves arch over as they get longer; blooms late October to December; great winter interest! Tolerates somewhat dry conditions; out does itself in moist, fertile conditions growing taller and wider in less time. It likes sun, but it makes shade on the north side!
Price: Currently not available
Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens 'Hercules'
#7845
(Flame Grass); an upright clump where foliage starts out green turning into a reddish hue later in the fall; magenta colored fans turn into bright silky white flowers; blooms in August; 4 to 6 feet tall. One of the hardiest for northern gardeners.
