2024 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Leymus Blue Lyme Grass

Photo courtesy of Growing Colors

Blue Dune zones 4-9

Striking silver-blue foliage is a standout in any landscape. Highly effective when paired with pur- ple flowers or plants with maroon foliage. Produces wheat-colored plumes in summer. Height: 2’, Spread: 2’ 023235 C1½ $16.99 Miscanthus Maiden Grass j p b l e 2 Requires a location in the landscape that receives full sun, but will tolerate some shade. Many people prefer to cut the grass back to the ground in the spring so new growth is not mixed with last years. Zones 5-9 unless otherwise stated. Fire Dragon zones 4-9 The fall foliage is exceptionally showy in shades of fiery-orange to red, in late summer large silvery plumes are feathery and add to the display, very upright growing with stiff stems that won't flop over. Height: 6-7’, Spread: 3-4’ 028398 C1½ $14.99 Gold Bar A dense, clump forming, perennial grass with dis- tinctive green and gold, horizontally banded mark- ings. Tan seed heads add winter interest. Height: 4-5’, Spread: 3-4’ 012280 C2 $19.99 Gracillimus One of the oldest and well-known cultivars, the beautiful, rounded mounds of fine, silver-veined green leaves arch gracefully as they sway in the wind. In early fall, fan-like plumes emerge with a reddish tint and then age to a soft silvery-white. Height: 60-72”, Spread: 36-48” High Frequency A tall, columnar habit with showy banded variegat- ed foliage that is perfect for a showy location as an upright focal point. An impressive display of feather -like seed heads appear in the fall. Height: 7’, Spread: 3’ 035148 C1½ $14.99 Huron Sunrise zones 4-9 The most profusely blooming Miscanthus. Though the green leaves with silver mid-ribs form beautiful clumps, the most outstanding feature of this new cultivar is its flowers. In late summer, a profusion of full, burgundy plumes sweep the sky. Height: 5-6’, Spread: 3’ 031376 C2 $17.99 Little Kitten Narrow leaves are soft and slightly pendulous producing a lush foliage clump. Flowers in late summer with few blonde spikes just inches above the plant. Foliage fades to gold in fall and flower spikes remain decorative through winter. Height: 2- 3’, Spread: 1-2’ 010018 C1½ $16.99 Little Zebra Though it looks like 'Zebrinus' with its distinctive gold banding, this variety is shorter, more upright, and keeps its color all season. Flowers reliably every year in late summer, even when the weather is unusually cool. The lovely reddish purple plumes are held 1 foot above the foliage, then change to a creamy color in winter. Height: 3-4’, Spread: 2-3’ 013122 C2 $19.99 001440 C1½ $12.99 010367 C2 $17.99

‘Blue Dune’

‘Fire Dragon’

‘Gold Bar’

‘Gracilimus’

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Photo courtesy of Emerald Coast Growers

‘High Frequency’

‘Huron Sunrise’

‘Little Kitten’

‘Little Zebra’

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