2024 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Panicum Switch Grass j p e r 2 & Zones 4-9, unless otherwise noted. Blue Fountain Greenish tan flower panicles are held on the top two thirds of the plant giving it a fountain-like ap- pearance. Its attractive blue-green leaves are very wide and strappy. This durable grass will tolerate drought, heat, and wind once established. Height: 7’, Spread: 5-6’ 034101 C2 $14.99 Cape Breeze Compact upright grass with bluish-green spring foliage and in late summer the yellowish seed heads are held gracefully. Can cope with a range of soil types from sandy to clay and shade condi- tions although it prefers full sun. Height: 3’, Spread: 2’ 032994 C1 $10.99 Cheyenne Sky Forms a dense, upright clump of blue-green leaves that turn wine red in early summer. Purple flower panicles appear just above the foliage in late sum- mer. Height: 3’, Spread: 1½’ 021131 PW1 $10.99 Gunsmoke Bluish green foliage topped by airy tan seedheads in late summer and fall. Stays upright through the winter, with lovely tan foliage that moves attractive- ly in breezy conditions. Height: 4-4½’, Spread: 3- 3½’ 034986 C1½ $14.99 Heavy Metal An upright variety that never flops or leans, even in heavy rains. Its metallic blue leaves turn bright yellow in the fall. Beginning in late summer or early fall, delicate pink panicles dance 12-16" above the foliage. Height: 5-6’, Spread: 2-3’ 007976 C2 $16.99 Hot Rod Red Narrow ribbons of rich red, the more brilliant in the setting sun, mingle with greens after they first emerge entirely blue-green. Into summer its red blades deepen to burgundy topped with atmos- pheric panicles of purple. Height: 3½’, Spread: 2’ 025710 C1½ $14.99 Purple Tears zones 4-10 Bears flowering spikes with soft gray color at the top, followed by splendid, purple seed heads. With a manageable height of 4’, its narrow, upright habit make it perfect for a range of landscape applica- tions. Height: 3-4 027684 C2 $16.99 Red Flame This warm-season, boldly colored grass emerges with blue-green foliage before turning almost com- pletely wine red by summer's end. Deeply saturat- ed red color on each leaf and incredible vigor. Height: 3-3½’, Spread: 2’ 034987 C1½ $14.99 Rotstrahlbusch zones 5-9 Noted for its excellent burgundy-red fall color. It typically grows in an upright, vertical clump to 3' tall (to 5' when in flower). Stems typically retain vertical form without flopping throughout the growing sea- son and into winter. Features silver-green leaves which begin acquiring reddish tones in mid- summer as it gradually changes to burgundy-red by autumn. Foliage fades to tan-beige in winter. Spread: 2-3’ 033031 C1½ $9.99 Ruby Ribbons Blue-green foliage that matures by mid-season to an attractive purple-red. It has a compact form and vigorous growth habit. Flower panicles may reach 6 feet. Height: 2-3’, Spread: 2’ 035013 C1½ $16.99

Photo courtesy of North Creek

Photo courtesy of North Creek

‘Cape Breeze’

‘Undaunted’

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

‘Nigrescens’

‘Cheyenne Sky’

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

‘Blue Fountain’

‘Gunsmoke’

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