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Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ Dwarf Fountain Grass

This variety of Fountain Grass forms an upright mound of arching green leaves, with bottlebrush plumes of silvery-white flowers that turn to a buff or tan color as the weather cools down. Hameln provides a beautiful color contrast among other shrubs or as the backdrop to a perennial bed. Staying true to it dwarf size, […]

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Nassella (Stipa) tenuissima Mexican Feather Grass

Mexican Feather Grass is delicate, graceful and sways gently with the slightest breeze. The grass grows in a dense fountain like clump with slender bright green leaves, and in the summer the grass will flower. It is extremely drought tolerant and can grow 1-3 feet in height. Mexican Feather Grass can make a beautiful texture contrast with […]

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Muhlenbergia lindheimeri Lindheimer’s Muhly

Muhlenbergia lindheimeri is a Texas Native grass that grows around streams in the Edward’s Plateau area in the warm season months. Lindheimer’s Muhly has an upright growth habit and blue/green foliage. This grass can get up to 4-5′ in height. In the fall this grass will bloom, the flowers are at first pink-tinted then later […]

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Muhlenbergia capillaris Gulf Muhly, Purple Muhly

An extraordinarily beautiful and low maintenance grass in all seasons. The wispy, pink-purple blooming tufts can double the size of the plant when in full bloom. The billowy inflorescence will move weightlessly in the wind, giving an appearance of brightly colored, rolling waves. Gulf Muhly Grass can grow to 4 ft tall with a 3 ft […]

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Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’ Maiden Grass

Gracillimus Maiden Grass is one of the most striking ornamental grasses. This elegantly shaped grass has narrow leaves can grow to 6 feet tall. It becomes bronze autumn color and can stand throughout winter to provide architectural interest. Feathery copper-colored plumes appear in fall and will flower until frost.

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Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’ Compact Maiden Grass

Bring the light and airy feel of Adagio to your landscape! dense clump of silver green arching foliage become a fountain of orange, gold and burgundy in fall. Showy plumes will emerge above the foliage in bronze-pink colors, fading to white. Adagio will quickly reaches 5 ft tall with a 3 ft spread. The Fall […]

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Bulbine frutescens Orange African Bulbine

Gorgeous in any setting! Orange Bulbine has succulent, slender foliage accented by tall flower stalks. These tender perennials add wispy color during the spring and summer when the unique green striped buds reveal star-shaped blooms in yellow or orange. This versatile dry climate gem adapts to humidity and harsh weather.

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Agave ‘Blue Glow’

This smaller agave sports blue green leaves with a superb red edging that only looks better when highlighted by backlighting the plant in afternoon sun. The margins are spineless but this Agave has a terminal spine at the end of each leaf. ‘Blue Glow’ is a slow grower and keeps to its self with a […]

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Agave ‘Blue Flame’

Agave ‘Blue Flame’ is a beautiful clumping, hybrid agave that brings a tropical feel to any landscape. Rosettes of glaucous blue-green foliage resemble a blue gas flame, with gracefully incurved leaf tips. This solitary grower has flexible leaves with finely serrate margins and terminal spine. Blue Flame with make a striking contrast in any garden!

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Agapanthus orientalis ‘PMN06’ Queen Mum Agapanthus PPAF

An eye-catching Agapanthus to rule them all! This stunning large stalk with white and blue dual colored, trumpet shaped flower heads is perfect for any setting. The clusters bloom in summer, and are complemented by glossy green strap like foliage. Queen Mum can grow a massive 4 ft tall stalk with a spread of 2 […]

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