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Ornamental grasses at Bluestem Nursery

Grasses

Ornamental Grass - Achnatherum

Growing Info

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Achnatherum calamagrostis

Achnatherum calamagrostis

aka Stipa calamagrostis

Common name: Spear grass
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage - grey-green; narrow; 50-70 cm (20-28") tall
Flowers - June-July; 80-100 cm (32-40") tall
Conditions: full sun/part shade; moist fertile soil; tolerates poor soil with ample water
Coldest zone: 5

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Stipa brachytricha

Achnatherum brachytricha

Korean feather reed grass

Listed as Stipa brachytricha


Achnatherum hymenoides

Common name: Indian Ricegrass
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage - grey-green; narrow; 50-70 cm (20-28") tall
Flowers - June-July; 80-100 cm (32-40") tall
Conditions: full sun/part shade; moist fertile soil; tolerates poor soil with ample water
Zone: 3-9

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