Sunday, May 07, 2006

Spring Planting of Ornamental Grasses





Ordered 6 varieties of grass from KurtBluemel.com, a major nursery specializing in ornamental grasses. 175 field clumps were planted with assistance. Cold hardy varieties were chosen -- Zones 3-5 with emphasis on those that do well in heavy clay soils. All are warm season grasses.

Miscanthus sinensis Adagio
Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus
Miscanthus sinensis Giganteus
Miscanthus sinensis Silberfeder
Miscanthus Purpurescens
Panicum vigatum Cloud Nine

Disappointed with the field clumps we received. Hardly clumps, most were a few roots and about quarter of the total actual clumped. Now awaiting warmer soil temperatures -- over 75F.

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