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ACORUSVARIEGATED SWEET FLAG / ACOREAcorus calamus ‘Variegatus’ July-August Brownish-greenHeight:1m Spread:60cm Zone:4Shape:Clumping Foliage:Green/CreamDefined by its green and cream striped foliage and curious flower heads, this grass does best in wet, marshy areas or shallow ponds. Gives off a sweet scent if disturbed.

ANDROPOGONBIG BLUE STEM Andropogon gerardii August-September Copper-redHeight:2m Spread:75cm Zone:3Shape:Clumping Foliage:Blue-greenOne of the major tall prairie grasses with foliage that turns from blue-green to silver-blue and then vibrant reds and oranges in the fall. This grass is drought tolerant and thrives in both heavy and sandy soils.

LITTLE BLUE STEM / SCHIZACHYRIUM À BALAISAndropogon scoparius / Schizachyrium scoparium August-September SilverHeight:1.5m Spread: 1.2m Zone:3Shape:Clumping Foliage:Blue-greenDeeply rooted and drought tolerant, this grass features finely textured blue-green foliage that turns a brilliant red-orange in the fall. Silvery seedheads are very showy and persist throughout the winter.

PRAIRIE BLUES LITTLE BLUE STEM / SCHIZACHYRIUM À BALAIS ‘PRAIRIE BLUES’Andropogon scoparius ‘Prairie Blues’ Aug-October Silver-blueHeight:1.25m Spread:1m Zone:3Shape:Clumping Foliage:Blue-grayA very decorative grass that produces thin, silver-blue blades of foliage that form a tight upright clump. In the fall, foliage becomes bright reddish-orange and fluffy silver seed heads are produced.

BOUTELOUA

SIDEOATS GRAMA / PIED DE DINDONBouteloua curtipendula/racemosa June-September BrownHeight:60cm Spread:50cm Zone:3Shape:Clumping Foliage:GreenA turf-like grass that is great for massing, borders, or erosion control. Green foliage turns reddish-white in the fall and produces brown seed pods that hang towards one side of the plant.

BLUE GRAMA / MOSQUITO GRASSBouteloua gracilis June-September Purple / BrownHeight:60cm Spread:30cm Zone:4Shape:Clumping Foliage:GreenA finer bladed foliage than Sideoats Grama that produces thinly arching blooms.

CALAMAGROSTIS

KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS / CALAMAGROSTIDE KARL FOERSTERCalamagrostis acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ June-October Rosy-yellowHeight:1.2m Spread:80cm Zone:4Shape:Columnar Foliage:GreenAn erect, narrowly columnar form that is ideal for accent or background plantings. Rosy-yellow plumes bloom from June to October.

AVALANCHE FEATHER REED GRASS / CALAMAGROSTIDE AVALANCHECalamagrostis acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ June-July TanHeight: 1.2m Spread:60cm Zone:3Shape:Columnar Foliage:Green/WhiteThe blades of this variegated grass have a white strip down the centre. It forms a dense clump and produces tan plumes in mid to late summer.

ELDORADO FEATHER REED GRASS / CALAMAGROSTIDE ELDORADOCalamagrostis arundinacea ‘Eldorado’ June-July TanHeight: 1.5m Spread:60cm Zone:4Shape:Columnar Foliage:Green/GoldThis vairegated feather reed grass has a vibrant gold strip down the centre of each blade. It produces a similar plume/seed head to other calamagrostis.

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VARIEGATED REED GRASS / CALAMAGROSTIDE OVERDAMCalamagrostis arundinacea ‘Overdam’ June-July TanHeight: 1.2m Spread:60cm Zone:4Shape:Columnar Foliage:Green/SilverFeathery stocks emerge reddish-brown in the spring, turning green with white edges in the summer and finally gold in the fall.

KOREAN FEATHER REED GRASS / CALAMAGROSTIDECalamagrostis brachytricha June-July TanHeight: 90cm Spread:90cm Zone:4Shape:Columnar Foliage:GreenLooks similar to Karl Foerster but thrives in warmer months and produces a larger, showier, purplish flower head. Prefers well-drained soils.

CANADA BLUEJOINT / CALAMAGROSTIDECalamagrostis arundinacea ‘Overdam’ June-July TanHeight: 1m Spread:100cm Zone:3Shape:Columnar Foliage:GreenSlightly upright and arching green foliage that produces and maintains a tan seed head throughout the winter months if not cut back.

CAREX

BLUE ZINGER SEDGE / LAÎCHE BLEUECarex glauca ‘Blue Zinger’ April-May Height:20cm Spread:30cm Zone:5Shape:Mounding Foliage:Steel BlueA compact variety with steel-blue foliage that looks great in mass plantings or as a ground cover.

ICE DANCE SEDGE / LAÎCHE ‘ICE DANCE’Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ April-May

Height:20cm Spread:40cm Zone:5Shape:Arching Foliage:Forest Green/WhiteWide green leaves that feature a prominent creamy-white margin.

PALM SEDGE / LAÎCHECarex muskingumensis May TanHeight:75cm Spread:60cm Zone:3Shape:Mounding Foliage:GreenA vigorous clumping sedge that has foliage resembling tropical palms. Great for mass plantings or erosion control.

EVERGOLD SEDGE / LAÎCHE ‘EVERGOLD’Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ April-May BrownHeight:30cm Spread:30cm Zone:5Shape:Arching Foliage:Green/GoldFoliage has green edges and creamy gold centers and grows in a wide weeping habit that forms a broad clump that is appealing in many different landscape settings.

PENNSYLVANIA SEDGE / LAÎCHECarex pensylvanica May TanHeight:20cm Spread:20cm Zone:4Shape:Mounding Foliage:GreenForms soft clumps of thinly bladed foliage that spreads rather quickly. Foliage curls and turns brown in late fall.

FOX SEDGE / LAÎCHECarex vulpinoidea May TanHeight:80cm Spread:60cm Zone:4Shape:Mounding Foliage:GreenA wispy wetland sedge that prefers moist to very wet soils. Ideal for rain gardens or creek/pond plantings.

CHASMANTHIUM

NORTHERN SEA OATS Chasmanthium latifolium June-July Gray-pinkHeight:1m Spread:1m Zone:4Shape:Clumping Foliage:Light GreenRich bamboo-like foliage turns from green to bronze in the fall and green oat-like spikelets turn a red-brown in the fall as well.

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DESCHAMPSIA

TUFTED HAIR GRASS / CANCHE CESPITEUSEDeschampsia caespitosa May-June Silver/Purple/GreenHeight:60cm Spread:60cm Zone:4Shape:Mounding Foliage:Deep GreenDeep green leaves form a mound and produce delicate plumes in the summer that can be silver, light green, or purple, with several colours occuring at once.

BRONZE VEIL TUFTED HAIR GRASS / CANCHE CESPITEUSEDeschampsia caespitosa May-June BronzeHeight:80cm Spread:60cm Zone:4Shape:Mounding Foliage:Deep GreenForms a thick, dense mound of long slender leaves and produces bronze seedheads in the fall. This grass is great for mass plantings and mild climates.

NORTHERN LIGHTS HAIR GRASS / CANCHE CESPITEUSEDeschampsia caespitosa ‘Northern Lights’ June TanHeight:40cm Spread:40cm Zone:5Shape:Mounding Foliage:Green/Cream/PinkGreen and cream variegated leaves have a pink tinge on new growth. 1 gallon

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BLUE LYME GRASS Elymus arenarius / Leymus arenarius July-August CreamHeight:60cm Spread:1m Zone:5Shape:Upright Folaige:Steel BlueA coarse textured grass with striking steel blue foliage.

CANADA WILD RYEElymus canadensis July-Aug TanHeight:1.5m Spread:1m Zone:3Shape:Upright Foliage:GreenGrass forms a tall upright clump of wispy arching blades that resemble wheat. this grass retains its structure into the winter.

ERAGROSTISPURPLE LOVE GRASS / ÉRAGROSTIDE BRILLANTEEragrostis spectabilis May-June VioletHeight:60cm Spread:50cm Zone:5Shape:Mounded Foliage:Light GreenThis grass produces open, airy seed heads atop densely clumping foliage to give the effect of a purple haze.

FESTUCATUFTED FESCUE / FÉTUQUEFestuca amethystina May-June VioletHeight:1m Spread:30cm Zone:5Shape:Mounded Foliage:Blue-greenStems have slender, long, flat blue-green leaves that grow in clumps and plume stems support dark violet spikes in May or June. Turns many colours after flowering.

BLUE FESCUE / FÉTUQUEFestuca glauca May-June Height:30cm Spread:30cm Zone:4Shape:Mounded Foliage:Blue-grayThis grass forms a dense mound of narrow, blue-gray leaves and is ideal for borders, edging or as an accent plant.

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HAKONECHLOA

ALL GOLD HAKONECHLOA / HERBE DU JAPONHakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ July-August GoldHeight:50cm Spread:60cm Zone:5Shape:Arching Foliage:GoldLeaf blades are long and striped with bright yellow and slender green lines. Yellow-green plumes appear in late summer.1gallon

GOLDEN VARIEGATED HAKONECHLOA / HERBE DU JAPONHakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ July-August Yellow-greenHeight:50cm Spread:60cm Zone:5Shape:Arching Foliage:Green/GoldLeaf blades are long and striped with bright yellow and slender green lines. Yellow-green plumes appear in late summer.1gallon

HELICTOTRICHON

BLUE OAT GRASS / AVOINE BLEUEHelictotrichon sempervirens June-August TanHeight:1m Spread:60cm Zone:4Shape:Mounding Foliage:Steel BlueStiff, spiny steel-blue leaves form a vase-shape and graceful sprays of tan flowers appear above the foliage in early summer.

IMPERATAJAPANESE BLOOD GRASS Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’ Non-flowering

Height:45cm Spread:60cm Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:Deep Red/Bright GreenAn upright grass with bright green and deep red foliage that looks very impressive in mass plantings as colours remain intense throughout the season.1 gallon

JUNCUSCOMMON RUSH / JONC DIFFUSJuncus effusus June-July Greenish-brownHeight:1m Spread:60cm Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:GreenA native wetland plant that is usually found surrounding ponds, and throughout bogs and marshes. It produces pale green stems with greenish-brown flowers on top.

LIRIOPE

BIG BLUE GIANT LILY TURF Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’ August-September PurpleHeight:25cm Spread:45cm Zone:5Shape:Mounding Foliage:Dark GreenGrass-like evergreen perennial with beautiful purple flowers in August and September.

LUZULA

RUBY STILETTO RUSH Luzula x ‘Ruby Siletto’ June-July WhiteHeight:40cm Spread:40cm Zone:5Shape:Mounding Foliage:Dark GreenMounding foliage transforms to dark red colour in the fall. Produces open and airy plumes.

MISCANTHUS

EULALIA / MAIDEN GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensis September-October PinkHeight:2.5m Spread:1.8m Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:Green/YellowA robust grower that forms large clumps. Flower spikes have long silky hairs and a ring at the base. Leaves are long and flat.

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ADAGIO MAIDEN GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensus ‘Adiago’ September-October SilverHeight:1m Spread:1m Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:GreenA dwarf grass with thin gray-green foliage that turns pinkish in the fall and white with maturity.

AUTUMN LIGHT MAIDEN GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensus ‘Autumn Light’ September Light PurpleHeight:1m Spread:1.2m Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:GreenA robust grower with medium green foliage that turns yellowish-red in the fall.

GRACILIMUS MAIDEN GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensus ‘Gracillimus’ September-November Silver-pinkHeight:1.8m Spread:1.5m Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:GreenThis grass features finely textured green foliage with a graceful arching habit and silver-pink plumes that develop in the fall and last through the winter.

GRAZIELLA MAIDEN GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensus ‘Graziella’ August-November Silvery-whiteHeight:1.8m Spread:1.8m Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:GreenFine and wispy foliage produces a silvery-white plume in the fall

HURON SUNRISE MAIDEN GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensus ‘Huron Sunrise’ Aug-Sept BurgundyHeight:1.2m Spread:1.2m Zone:5Shape: Upright Foliage:GreenA lower-growing miscanthus with bright green foliage and bushy burgundy plumes.

MORNING LIGHT MAIDEN GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensus Sept-Oct Copper-redHeight:1.2m Spread:1m Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:Green/WhiteA delicately variegated grass that is very finely textured and features Copper-red plumes in the fall.

NIPPON MAIDEN GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensus ‘Nippon’ July-October BurgundyHeight:1.2m Spread:1.2m Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:GreenA tightly compact miscanthus with finely textured foliage and bright burgundy plumes in the fall.

PURPLE FLAME GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensus ‘Purpurascens’ August-October Coral PinkHeight:1m Spread:1.2m Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:Green-purpleThis grass features foliage that turns rich shades of greenish-purple in the late summer and displays attractive coral pink plumes in the fall.

SILVER FEATHER MAIDEN GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensus ‘Siberfeder’ August-November SilverHeight:1.2m Spread:1.2m Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:Dark GreenAn upright grass with narrow leaves and slender stems that hold feathery silver plumes in late summer that last throughout the winter.

PORCUPINE GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinesus ‘Strictus’ September-November CopperHeight:2m Spread:1.8m Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:Green-yellowFoliage has horizontal golden bands similar to Zebra Grass and produces copper seed heads in the fall. Tolerates wet soil.

VARIEGATED MAIDEN GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensus ‘Variegatus’ September-November PinkHeight:1.2m Spread:1.2m Zone;5Shape:Upright Foliage:GreenAn excellent specimen and one of the most colourful of all variegated grasses. This variety produces pink plumes in the fall.

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ZEBRA GRASS / EULALIE - ROSEAU DE CHINEMiscanthus sinensus ‘Zebrinus’ September-November BronzeHeight:1.2m Spread:1.2m Zone:5Shape:Arching Foliage:Green/YellowThe unique green foliage is mottled with horizontal yellow bands. The plumes that arrive in the fall are pale yellow, turning bronze as the season progresses.1 gallon 2 gallon

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MOLINIATALL MOOR GRASS / MOLINIEMolinia arundinacea ‘Skyracer’ August Height:2.4m Spread:1.2m Zone:5Shape:Clumping Foliage:GreenA tall grass with leaves up to 1 meter in length. Foliage begins green and changes to a clear-gold in the fall.

PURPLE MOOR GRASS / MOLINIEMolinia caerulea August TanHeight:60cm Spread:60cm Zone:5Shape:Mounding Foliage:Greenish-purpleThe greenish-purple foliage turns yellow in the fall as the tan coloured plumes appear.

VARIEGATED MOOR GRASS / MOLINIEMolinia caerulea ‘Variegata’ September-November GoldHeight:60cm Spread:60cm Zone:5Shape:Mounding Foliage:Green/GoldA dense tufted plant with slender bright ochre stems and dark green and gold striped leaves.

PANICUMSWITCH GRASS / PANICPanicum virgatum August-September Rose-pinkHeight:1.2m Spread:1m Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:GreenLeaves are flat and green in the summer, turning yellow and red in the fall and finally beige in the winter. Plumes are rose-pink in the summer and turn beige with maturity. This grass needs full sun and a moist soil.

BADLANDS SWITCH GRASS / PANICPanicum virgatum ‘Badlands’ July-November PurpleHeight:1.25m Spread:1m Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:Blue-greenAn upright grass whose blue-green foliage develops deep purple tips in the summer. Lovely purple plumes appear in the fall.

CHEYENNE SKY SWITCH GRASS / PANICPanicum virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’ July-October BurgundyHeight:1m Spread:75cm Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:Green/RedThis selection showcases an elegant blue-green foliage that generates red tips as it grows. As fall approaches, the foliage will become increasingly red until it is almost overtaken by its beautiful red accents.

CLOUD NINE SWITCH GRASS / PANICPanicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’ July-October GoldHeight:1.8m Spread:1m Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:Green/BlueA vigorous, tall-growing switch grass that showcases steel blue foliage and golden flower heads.

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NORTHWIND SWITCH GRASS / PANICPanicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ July-October GoldHeight:1.5m Spread:90cm Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:Green/BlueA Blue, upright variety of panicum with wider than average blades. Golden seed heads in the fall.

HEAVY METAL SWITCH GRASS / PANICPanicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ July-November PinkHeight:1.25m Spread:1m Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:Blue-greenStiff, upright metallic blue-green foliage turns bright yellow in the fall. Delicate pink panicles appear above the foliage from late summer to late fall.

PRAIRIE FIRE SWITCH GRASS / PANICPanicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’ July-November Light pinkHeight:1.5m Spread:80cm Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:Green/RedThis grass begins as a blue/green in the Spring and slowly changes to red throughout the growing season. Later in the summer months, red seed heads appear.

RED SWITCH GRASS / PANICPanicum virgatum ‘Rostrahlbusch’ July-October PinkHeight:1m Spread:75cm Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:Green/RedThe foliage is deep green with bold, reddish-brown tips. This grass prefers full sun and a lighter soil

SHENANDOAH SWITCH GRASS / PANICPanicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ July-November Light pinkHeight:1.25m Spread:1m Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:Green/RedThis grass grows upright with cascading foliage that is green with red tips that intensify to a deep burgundy in the fall.

TALL SWITCH GRASS / PANICPanicum virgatum ‘Strictum’ August-September Reddish-brownHeight:1.5m Spread:60cm Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:Deep GreenA tall variety that prefers moist soil. Deep green foliage produces reddish-brown seedheads in the early fall.

WARRIOR SWITCH GRASS / PANICPanicum virgatum ‘Warrior’ August-September RedHeight:1.25m Spread:1m Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:GreenA strong and tall grower whose green foliage turns a bright red in the fall to match its red seedheads.

PENNISETUM

FOUNTAIN GRASS / HERBE AUX ÉCOUVILLONSPennisetum alopecuroides August-September Brownish-redHeight:1.2m Spread:80cm Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:Deep GreenThe medium to fine textured foliage is deep green and needs adequate room to develop.

DWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS / HERBE AUX ÉCOUVILLONEPennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ Aug-Sept Brownish-redHeight:60cm Spread:50cm Zone:5Shape:Upright Foliage:Deep GreenA lovely dwarf form with brownish-red plumes appearing from late August through to September.

LITTLE BUNNY FOUNTAIN GRASS / HERBE AUX ÉCOUVILLONEPennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’ August-October WhiteHeight:30cm Spread:30cm Zone:5Shape:Mounding Foliage:GreenOne of the smallest fountain grasses, Little Bunny forms a small dense mound of green foliage that turns gold in the fall. White seedheads appear in the fall.

MOUDRY FOUNATIN GRASS / HERBE AUX ÉCOUVILLONEPennisetum alopecuroides ‘Moudry’ August-October Black-brownHeight:1m Spread:1m Zone:5Shape:Arching Foliage:Deep GreenThis grass showcases chocolate-brown to black seedheads in the fall and deep green foliage that turns gold in the fall and gray in the winter.

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SPARTINAPRAIRIE CORD GRASS / SPARTINESpartina pectinata August-September BrownHeight:1.75m Spread:1.25m Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:GreenThis grass grows in wet areas and is usually found around water. The green cord-like leaves were used by native americans for making rope and as a thatching material for their homes.

SPOROBOLUSPRAIRIE DROPSEEDSporobolus heterolepsis August-September Pale PinkHeight:90cm Spread:60cm Zone:3Shape:Mounding Foliage:GreenA smaller clump-forming, native grass that forms dainty, pale cream to pink seed heads in fall.

TYPHANARROW LEAF CATTAIL / MASSETTE À FEUILLES ETROITESTypha angustifolia May-July BrownHeight:1.5m Spread:1m Zone:3Shape:Upright Foliage:Green-grayCommonly seen in marshes and ponds, this plant is defined by thin, sword-like green-gray foliage and brown, velvety, hot dog-like seed heads. It is a good choice for shorline erosion control, toxicant breakdown, and water gardens. Spreads rapidly.

BROADLEAF CATTAIL / MASSETTE À LARGES FEUILLESTypha latifolia May-July BrownHeight:1.75m Spread:1.25m Zone:3Shape:Upright Foliage:Green-grayThis is very similar to the Narrowleaf Cattail but with a wider leaf, as the name would imply.

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RED HEAD FOUNATIN GRASS / HERBE AUX ÉCOUVILLONEPennisetum alopecuroides ‘Red Head August-October RedHeight:1.2m Spread:1.2m Zone:5Shape:Arching Foliage:GreenA thick, clump forming grass that produces beautiful red coloured plumes in late summer. As the colder weather approaches, the foliage turns gold.

PHALARISRIBBON GRASS / RUBAN DE BERGÈREPhalaris arundinacea ‘Picta’ June-July Height:80cm Spread:1m Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:Green/WhiteA fast spreading grass with deep green leaves that are striped with white.

SCHIZACHYRIUMSee Andropogon scoparium

SORGHASTRUMINDIAN GRASS Sorghastrum nutans July-October YellowHeight:80cm Spread:60cm Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:Gray-greenA very tough native grass that can handle extreme temperature fluctuations. Foliage is gray-green and turns gold in the fall. Lovely yellow plumes appear in the fall and attract birds.

INDIAN STEEL GRASSSorghastrum nutans ‘Indian Steel’ July-October TanHeight:1m Spread:80cm Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage: Blue-greenThis cultivar is slightly more blue in colour that the native species. Its tan panicles turn bronze in the colder weather and carry throughout the winter.This variety prefers a drier soil.

SIOUX BLUE INDIAN GRASSSorghastrum nutans ‘Sioux Blue’ June-July TanHeight:80cm Spread:60cm Zone:4Shape:Upright Foliage:BlueA beautiful native grass that is bright blue in colour and turns deep purple in the fall. Does well in moist conditions but needs a well drained soil.

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