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Ornamental grasses at Bluestem Nursery

Grasses

Ornamental Grass - Koeleria

Growing Info

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Koeleria glauca - Blue Hair Grass

Koeleria glauca

Common name: Blue hair grass
Description:
cool season; clump forming
Foliage - blue-grey; 15-25 cm (6-10") tall
Flowers - May-July; 15-30 cm (6-12")
Conditions: full sun; lean soil; tolerates a wide range of soil types; good drainage essential; drought tolerant.
Coldest zone: 4

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Koeleria pyramidata - Prairie June grass

Koeleria pyramidata

aka Koeleria cristata, K. macrantha

Common name: Prairie June grass
Description:
cool season; clump forming
Foliage - light green; narrow; 15-30 cm (6-12")
Flowers - June-Sept; 25-40 (10-16")
Conditions: full sun; wide range of soil from sand to heavy clay; well drained soil with ample water.
Coldest zone: 3

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Koeleria vallesiana 'Mountain Breeze'

Common name: Somerset hair grass
Description:
cool season; clump forming
Foliage - steel blue-green; narrow; 25-30 cm (10-12")
Flowers - May-July; 40-45cm (16-18")
Conditions: full sun to light shade; good drainage, water when dry but don't overwater; fertilize lightly only in poor soil
Coldest zone: 3

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