It is evergreen in our climate and cold tolerant well below 0 F and useful in gardens down to USDA Zone 5. Plant in full to part sun in most any soil and tolerant of heat, cold and humidity. Thrives in moist conditions making it useful in waterside plantings. Muhlenbergia dubia - Pine Muhly. Water sparingly or regularly. Cortaderia selloana (pampasgrass) is a large perennial grass (family Poaceae) found along the coast of California, and in the Coast Ranges, Central Valley, Western Transverse Ranges, and Mojave Desert. Pennisetum 'Fireworks' - Fireworks Fountain Grass [P x advena 'Fireworks']. As with the typical red fountain grass (Pennisetum x advena 'Rubrum') it has purple tassels that in summer rise above the foliage. Helictotrichon semp 'Sapphire' - Sapphire Blue Oat Grass - This cool season evergreen clump forming grass to 2 feet tall has blue-gray leaves radiating out like a bristly porcupine. Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra' (I. c.'Red Baron') - Japanese Blood Grass - A low growing deciduous grass with an upright habit to 1 ft tall. new google.translate.TranslateElement({ It is spreading across land disturbed by coal mining to the west of Newcastle. Zones 7-11. One of the best grasses for flower accent from spring to winter as flowers mature a golden wheat color. Will reseed in the irrigated garden. Eragrostis elliotti 'Tallahassee Sunset' - Blue Lovegrass - A warm season grass, native to southeastern U.S (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina) that forms nice clumps of narrow powder-blue foliage that rises to about 18-24" tall (to 3' with ample irrigation). [web application]. Buchloe dactyloides 'Buffalo Bill' - Bull Buffalo Grass. It forms 2-3 feet tall clumps of thin (3/8 wide) silver-green foliage and late season bronzy flower plumes that rise above the foliage to 5 feet tall. The foliage can blush with warm colors as it goes dormant in late fall after which the plant can be left for ornament or cut to the ground. with the upper surfaces of the leaves emerging as mostly green in spring, becoming glaucous-blue by early summer through autumn and winter. Model # GROR010. Based on its presumed parentage and the few years of observation in gardens, this grass seems tolerant of a wide range of conditions - moist to fairly dry conditions, sun to light shade with some protection in hotter inland locations and should also prove frost hardy down to around 0 F and useful in gardens from USDA zones 5 and above. Encinitas resident Kurt Schroeder knows it will take some work to get rid of the 7-foot-tall pampas grass along the border of his property on Rancho Santa Fe Road, but he's determined to uproot the tenacious, invasive plant. Full sun to shade. For more information, please see our Muhlenbergia pubescens - Soft Muhly - An unusual and attractive medium sized evergreen grass from Mexico growiing to 2 feet tall with velvety soft gray-green foliage reminiscent of the Tower of Jewels (Echium wilpretii). The foliage forms neat tufted mounds to 15 in. A slowly spreading rhizomatous grass with attractive vertically-inclined pale yellowish gray-green rush-like leaves that grow to 2-3 feet tall. Plant in full sun along coast, partial shade inland. Originally thought to be a sterile plant (posibly a male cultivar) Cortaderia selloana 'Pumilla' is now known to produce some viable seed. The vertical leaf blades emerge a lime-green color in spring with a hint of red at the tips. condensatus 'Cabaret' A very exciting new cultivar that grows to 6 feet tall with bold variegated bands down the center of the leaf blade. Plant not currently in production. Pennisetum 'Burgundy Giant' - Longwood Gardens Introduction - A large evergreen Pennisetum 5-6 ft. tall with red ribbon-like foliage and maroon flower spikes. Plant not currently in production The grass tends to congregate into tussocks, or clumps of . Lepidium latifolium. Plant not currently in production Pesticide Inquiry between 8am-5pm: 858-694-8980. Makes a good container plant where its invasiveness can be contained. Festuca 'Siskiyou Blue' - Siskiyou Blue Fescue. This filler greenery is a lively accent in many arrangements. Pampas grass is a perennial that will survive winters in USDA growing zones 7 to 11 (and is considered marginally hardy in zone 6). One of the most attractive ornamental grasses that we grow! Tolerates a wide range of conditions - wet to dry, sun to shade. In general they all begin growth in late winter, reach full size by June and begin to produce their airy and beautiful flowers from July through September after which the plants begin to go dormant and turn a wheat color. Plant not currently in production. Best in soils with good drainage and may rot in heavy soils, especially if over irrigated. The buff color flowers, on 15 inch stems, appear in early summer. This plant not currently in production. Unusual color makes this grass useful with other fescues. 'Azurit' - This blue-silver medium textured fescue is one of our favorites because it seems to have the best summer color of the blue fescue. The Oceanside City Council last year voted to declare three plants a public nuisance to be eradicated: pampas grass, tamarisk and giant reed. The pink tinged flowers emerge in spring on narrow erect panicles held 2 ft. or more above foliage. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types and is drought tolerant, particularly in shade plantings but looks best with an occasional watering. The 3 foot tall flowers stalks rise in mid to late spring, opening into a buff colored haze of flowers that lasts into fall and winter. What are some highly rated florists in San Diego, CA? many to be an improved form because of its tendency to remain upright throughout the season. Its is heat-and drought-tolerance although plants look better with occasional irrigation. Banding is most pronounced when plants are grown in full sun and given occasional watering. Cortadenria selloana 'Pumilla is an excellent grass for a larger area. Stipa elegantissima - See Austrostipa Although rhizomatous, it spreads slowly and is easily controlled. Tolerates wind and coastal conditions. Pampas Platter $18.00. Frost Hardy to about 10 degrees F. Originally collected by Dylan Hannon (RSABG) in Tonner Canyon (Chino Puente Hills-Orange County near LA County line).Plant not currently in production Plant in full sun to light shade in most any soil type and irrigate occasionally to infrequently - has proven to be a low water requiring grass in many locations but could use an occasional watering in dry southern California. Pampas grass is also cultivated in other parts of the world, including the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Looks best if cut to the ground after summer flowering. It is found throughout the United States and Canada. Red-bronze tinted flowers on spikes to 5 feet tall in in summer. A small semi-evergreen cool-season grass from S. Africa that forms a tidy 1 foot tall clump. Plant in full to part sun in most any soil type, including alkaline ones, and irrigate infrequently to not at all but looks best and grows to its full height with an occasional watering. Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' - Variegated Manna Grass - This rhizomatous grass has bright cream-yellow-striped leaves, often flushed pink when young. Muhlenbergia dumosa - Bamboo Muhly - An interesting grass from southern Arizona and northern Mexico that looks like a dainty bamboo with its 4-6 feet tall light airy bright green foliage. Evergreen in mild climates, and is reported by John Greenlee as having withstood 18 degrees F without damage. Instead, break out a pair of good-quality hedge shears and cut the plant grass down all the way to the ground. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Neyraudia reynaudiana - Burma Reed. Works well in containers. Given the number of flowers produced this has caused us to label the plant as "nearly sterile". Contact's position Staff Cartographer Contact's role point of contact Contact information Phone Voice 213-229-9946 Fax 213-229-9952 Address Type both Delivery point 700 N. Alameda St. City Los Angeles Administrative area CA Postal code 90012 Country US e-mail address cas@lasgrwc.org Hours of service 9am-6pm HideContact information Best in soils with good drainage and may rot in heavy soils, especially if over irrigated. Good for a tropical look and for cut foliage. Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila' - Dwarf Pampas Grass - Smaller, finer textured version of C. selloana reaching 4-6 ft. tall with 6-7 ft. flower spikes. Search. Plant in full sun to light shade in most any soil type and irrigate occasionally to infrequently - has proven to be a low water requiring grass in many locations but could use an occasional watering in dry southern California. Drought and heat resistant. Since it is Cortaderia selloana cultivar however, as a cultivar of what is considered to be an invassive weed species we decided to no longer grow this beautiful large grass and now only enjoy it in our own garden Remove or allow plants to form an attractive colony - does not seed into non-irrigated areas.Plant not currently in production In cool climates the foliage has a late fall seaonal change of color turning orange, gold and burgundy. Great along a path where foliage can be touched. Noted as hardy to USDA Zone 6 but flowers are apt to last through to spring in Zones 9 and above and it reportedly is resistant to deer predation. Since 2008 we no longer have sold this invasive plant! Plant not currently in production Festuca amethystina 'April Gruen' - Green Sheep Fescue - A fine textured evergreen low growing (under 1 ft.) blue-green clumping grass. It is also very attractive as a container plant specimen. It is a densely growing rhizomatous grass to 2-3 ft. tall in a dry location, larger if given regular watering. Rick Darke says "this grass blooms nearly continuously in cultivation, producing a dense, towering mass of fine-textured inflorescences." - A selection of Vetiver that is an evergreen grass that grows in dense erect clumps to 4 to 5 feet tall by 3 to 4 feet wide with narrow rigid upwardly-growing leaves that are often bent downwards at a steep angle 1 to 2 feet from the tip. Plant in full sun in a wide range of soils. It also has bluer and slightly broader leaves. Chrysopogon zizanioides 'Sunshine - Vetiver. A long-lived warm season tufted perennial grass with fine-textured gray-green leaves to 12 to 18 inches tall with dainty flowers that are held like small horizontal flags on stems that rise above the foliage to 2 1/2 feet tall in early summer and hold seed heads through fall. If you are unsure about the legality of cutting the grass, you should contact your local police station. Drought tolerant. Even small decrease in the temperature to 0C (32 F) is very dangerous for the ornamental plant. A very beautiful grass. It is semi-evergreen even in colder climates. A good plant in the border or the dry garden. This plant will make a dramatic statement in any garden. A good grass for the meadow-look. The stationery featured a mix of mauve and ivory pieces with hand torn edges for a romantic look and feel. Be sure the planter and soil drain well. Often compared to and noted as superior to the popular cultivar 'Yaku Jima'. The cream to silver white flowers, which appear In late summer into mid fall appear airy pink flower spikes, arching above the foliage by about one and a half feet. Plant in full sun to light shade in well drained soil. The15 gals and some 5 gals fruit trees were already bearing fruits. Lomandra The grass-like plants are listed on their own Lomandra Page. It is a cool season evergreen clump forming grass that grows to 2 feet tall with blue-gray leaves radiating out like a bristly porcupine. Plant not currently in production. This plant has foliage to 4 feet tall with dark wheat colored blloms rising above the foliage in spring and summer. 'Variegatus' - Variegated Japanese Silver Grass - This 5-7 ft. tall grass has bands of white in longitudinal bands along the entire length of the leaf blade and beautiful flowering plumes that rise above the foliage. Fall foliage turns orange in cool climates. This is an elegant looking fescue with leaves that are longer than the typical European fescues for a softer more graceful look. The first of the Miscanthus in the trade. A great looking smaller grass that is similar in appearance but about half the size of California Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) and, as such, is more usable in smaller gardens. It is semi-evergreen even in colder climates. Pampas grass is a valuable member of the winter landscape due to the showy flowers opening in august and lasting through february. Flower stalks arch gracefully above foliage in late spring. San Diego, CA. It is evergreen in our climate and cold tolerant well below 0 F and useful in gardens down to USDA Zone 5. My biggest concern is someone throwing a cigarette into it.. Muhlenbergia reverchonii Undaunted - Ruby Muhly. Keep It Alive Above: A bundle of 50-inch-long Dried Hardy Pampas Grass is $19 at West Elm. Tolerant of most soils and irrigation practices from dry to soggy - shorter when kept dry. Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition - Blonde Ambition Blue Grama. Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'- Blue Switch Grass - A deciduous warm season clump forming grass native to the American prairies. Plant in full sun. This tussock forming grass grows to 3 feet tall with gracefully arching and feathery inflorescences. Its is heat-and drought-tolerance although plants look better with occasional irrigation. Arundo formosana 'Oriental Gold'(PPAF)- 'Oriental Gold' Giant Reed - Native Chinese selection of the Giant Reed forms large clumps which emerge arching stems of golden yellow foliage. Drought resistant. Best in soils with good drainage and may rot in heavy soils, especially if over irrigated. What makes it even better is that I was totally new to gardenin", All "Pampas Grass" results in San Diego, California. Not necessarily, although many noxious weeds are invasive. Plant in full sun and give average to little water . $14. "Plant not currently in production, Bamboo - these woody grasses are listed seperately at Bamboo, Bothriochloa barbinodis- Cane Bluestem - This deciduous warm season native grass can be found from the desert to the coast in southern California and as far east as Oklahoma. tall. Activists are trying to get it on a list of banned plants. Unfortunately this plant reseeds extensively in gardens that it has been planted and spreads to areas outside of these plantings. In late summer the vertical shafts of the flower stalks emerge well above the foliage (to 6+ ft) to show off the pale gray flower spikes tipped with small dark purple flowers. We moved to the neighborhood a year ago and have purchased 90% of our plants and pots there (and we now have A LOT of plants). Drought resistant. people. Combine with woody ornamentals, or as an accent or background plant. with the upper surfaces of the leaves emerging as mostly green in spring, becoming glaucous-blue by early summer through autumn and winter. Bouteloua 'Pestaas de Angeles' - California Blue Grama. In spring the graceful inflorescence arches a foot above the foliage with delicate flowers in panicles that remain showy through the summer. Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Bay area sees record rainfall, record-setting heat in June 1 / 2 Back to Gallery View full size Image 2 of 1 A man walks on a flooded street in the Marina District in San Diego, CA, U.S. on Monday, June 26, 2014. Flowers are good in dried arrangements. The light tan flowers are on erect spikes that rise a foot above the foliage in summer. Fall foliage turns orange in cool climates. Grasses and a view. Excellent for dried Looks best with occasional watering but will tolerate dry conditions as well. A stunning grass for accent! Sesleria 'Campo Azul' - Campo Azul Moor Grass. Our thanks to Oratia Native Plant Nursery for the seed for this gem. reliable bloom, and tidy appearance through the summer. Piptochaetium fimbriatum - Pinyon Ricegrass. A slow spreader. Can be used in a natural lawn with only one mowing required in the spring - not tolerant of foot traffic. Reviews on Pampas Grass in San Diego, CA - Ricardo's Landscaping, Down Under Services, Jimmie's Tree Service, JP & T Landscape Corporation It has blue-green foliage that turns purplish-red in the fall and showy pink flowers that rise a foot above the foliage in the spring and summer with spent flowers still attractive into winter. The plant has been banned in some cities. Its almost impossible to remove, Schroeder said, adding that the dry plants are a fire hazard. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' - Variegated Reed Grass - Evergreen grass with variegated foliage to 3' tall. Remember, if you start pampas grass from seed, you won't have the fluffy plumes for 2 to 3 years. As with the other Cortaderia, 'Gold Band' is tolerant of both heat and cold. Late summer into fall terminal blooms are light and airy, opening pink and turning a buff color. Use as an accent plant or in mass plantings. In general they all begin growth in late winter, reach full size by June and begin to produce their airy and beautiful flowers from July through September after which the plants begin to go dormant and turn a wheat color. Native to Europe.Plant not currently in production This plant is often confused with M. sinensis 'Zebrinus' although from our experience 'Strictus' is a superior plant. Now the incident is under review. No date has been set for it to be considered by the City Council. 1:09. . Austrostipa ramosissima - Pillar of Smoke - A tall growing cool-season evergreen grass has columnar growth habit to 6 feet tall with bright green foliage and showy flowers that bloom along the inflorescence in such a way that the illusion of a pillar of smoke is created. The original German cultivar name of 'Saphirsprundel' has been translated and appears in many American catalogs as Sapphire Fountain or Sapphire. 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