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HUMBER LOYALTY DOLLARS SEE FLYER HU120 FOR DETAILS BECOME A V.I.P. BUY MORE ~ SAVE MORE 5% ~ 10% ~ 15% HUMBER NURSERIES Key to Symbols ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Requires full sun Tolerates partial or light shade Tolerates full shade ( ) Optimum height or spread * Native plant # Product code All Ornamental Grasses carry our 100% Two Year Guarantee, except when noted or planted in containers. This guarantee is extended to three years when plant material is installed by Humber Nurseries Ltd. PL 914 Effective March 1, 2016 For further information pick up the Green Thumb Guide GT 119 Other varieties occasionally available. Please inquire. Sizes & prices may vary according to availability. DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR ANNUAL GRASS FESTIVAL THAT WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. SAVE 30% OFF REGULAR PRICED ORNAMENTAL GRASSES DURING THAT TIME. *NATIVE GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS Sweet Flag Big Blue Stem Little Blue Stem Mosquito Grass Bluejoint Grass Morningstar Sedge Palm Leaf Sedge Pennsylvania Sedge Plantain Sedge Northern Sea Oats Tufted Hair Grass Canadian Wild Rye Blue Fescue Manna Grass Sweet Grass Bottlebrush Grass Soft Rush Corkscrew Rush Rice Cut Grass Switch Grass Reed Canary Grass American Bullrush Indian Grass Cord Grass Variegated Cord Grass Slender Cattail Cattail Cattail Acorus calamus Andropogon gerardii A. scoparius (Shizachyrium s.) Bouteloua gracilis Calamagrostis canadensis Carex grayi C. muskingumensis C. pensylvanica C. plantaginea Chasmanthium latifolium Deschampsia caespitosa Elymus canadensis Festuca ovina glauca Glyceria maxima Hierochloa odorata Hystrix patula Juncus effusus J.e. spiralis Leersia oryzoides Panicum virgatum Phalaris arundinacea Scirpus validus Sorghastrum nutans Spartina pectinata S.p. aureomarginata Typha angustifolia Typha latifolia Typha ssp. GROUNDCOVERS IN SHADE OR PART SHADE Dwarf Variegated Sedge Morrow’s Silver Sedge Palm Sedge Black Flowered Sedge Drooping Sedge Pennsylvania Sedge Plantain Sedge Lily Turf Wood Rush Mondo Grass Carex conica ‘Hime Kansugi’ C. morrowii variegata C. muskingumensis C. nigra C. pendula C. pensylvanica C. plantaginea Liriope cultivars Luzula nivea and sylvatica Ophiopogon cultivars SCREENING For boundaries, hedging or as a natural snow fence. Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora Plume Grass Erianthus ravennae Giant Miscanthus Miscanthus floridulus Eulalie Miscanthus cultivars Cord Grass Spartina pectinata FOR CUT FLOWERS & DRYING Mosquito Grass Feather Reed Grass Fall Reed Grass Northern Sea Oats Pampas Grass Plume Grass Eulalie Switch Grass Fountain Grass Bouteloua gracilis Calamagrostis acutiflora C. brachytricha Chasmanthium latifolium Cortaderia cvs Erianthus ravennae Miscanthus varieties Panicum varieties Pennisetum varieties WATERSIDE PLANTINGS NATURAL LANDSCAPES Meadow or Prairie Plantings Foxtail Grass Alopecurus pratensis Yellow Foxtail A.p. aureus Big Blue Stem Andropogon gerardii Little Blue Stem A. scoparius (Schizachyrium s.) Side Oats Grama Bouteloua curtipendula Mosquito Grass B. gracilis Golden Brome Bromus inermis ‘Skinner’s Gold’ Bluejoint Grass Calamagrostis canadensis Tufted Hair Grass Deschampsia caespitosa Canadian Wild Rye Elymus canadensis Melic Grass M. transsylvanica Red Melic M.t. ‘Atropurpurea’ Silver Banner Grass Miscanthus sacchariflorus Switch Grass Panicum virgatum & cvs Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans Prairie Dropseed Sporobolus heterolepsis GROUNDCOVERS IN SUN Sedges Tufted Hair Grass Fescue Blue Moor Grass Autumn Moor Grass 2016 PRICE LIST Carex Deschampsia cultivars Festuca varieties Sesleria caerulea S. autumnalis *All varieties listed as groundcovers for shade can be grown in full sun if the soil is moist. Feather Reed Grass Blue Joint Grass Fall Reed Grass Tufted Hair Grass Manna Grass Eulalie Purple Moor Grass Gardener’s Garters Cord Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora Calamagrostis canadensis C. brachytricha Deschampsia varieties Glyceria varieties Miscanthus varieties Molinia varieties Phalaris varieties Spartina varieties WINTER INTEREST—NOT EVERGREEN Feather Reed Grass Blue Oat Grass Eulalie Switch Grass Calamagrostis Helictotrichon Miscanthus Panicum WOODLAND SETTINGS Sedge Northern Sea Oats Tufted Hair Grass Hakone Grass Golden Hakone Grass Bottlebrush Grass Japanese Blood Grass Lily Turf Woodrush Bowles’s Golden Grass Carex varieties Chasmanthium latifolium Deschampsia varieties Hakenochloa macra H. m. aureola Hystrix patula Imperata ‘Red Baron’ Liriope varieties Luzula varieties Millium effusum aureum ROCK GARDEN & BORDER EDGING Tuberous Oat Grass Mosquito Grass Quaking Grass Buchanan’s Sedge Dwarf Varieties Sedge Variegated Orchard Grass Fescue Blue Oat Grass Variegated Velvet Grass Japanese Blood Grass June Grass Variegated Moor Grass Blue Moor Grass Arrhenatherum Bouteloua gracilis Briza media Carex buchananii C. conica Dactylis glomerata variegata Festuca Helictotrichon Holcus lanatus albo-variegatus Imperata ‘Red Baron’ Koeleria glauca Molinia caerulea variegata Sesleria caerulea PERENNIAL FLOWER BORDER Medium Size for Mid Border Mosquito Grass Buchanan’s Sedge Northern Sea Oats Tufted Hair Grass Blue Oat Grass Variegated Moor Grass Fountain Grass Feather Grass Bouteloua gracilis Carex buchananii Chasmanthium latifolium Deschampsia varieties Helictotrichon Molinia caerulea variegata Pennisetum varieties Stipa capillata Taller for Back Row Feather Reed Grass Fall Reed Grass Eulalie Tall Purple Moor Grass Switch Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora C. brachytricha Miscanthus cultivars Molinia cultivars Panicum varieties Note: All varieties above not necessarily available. WINTER INTEREST—EVERGREEN Sweet Flag Sedge Fescue Lily Turf Wood Rush Blue Moor Grass FALL COLOUR Feather Reed Grass Plume Grass Hakone Grass Japanese Blood Grass Red Silver Grass Eulalie Tall Purple Moor Grass Switch Grass Cord Grass Frost Grass Acorus varieties Carex varieties Festuca varieties Liriope varieties Luzula Sesleria caerulea Calamagrostis acutiflora Erianthus ravennae Hakenochloa varieties Imperata ‘Red Baron’ Miscanthus sin. purpurescens Miscanthus varieties Molinia varieties Panicum varieties Spartina varieties Spodiopogon sibiricus Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 email: [email protected] www.humbernurseries.com Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 Yellow Foxtail Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99 #ALOPRAV Alopecurus pratensis aureo variegatus. Foliage 30 cm. Flowers 60 cm. Spacing 45 cm. Golden foliage and buff flowerheads, early summer. Good for mass plantings. Cut back once in early summer because foliage will sprawl. *Big Blue Stem—Very Hardy #ANDGE 1 gal - $10.99 Andropogon gerardii. Foliage 180 cm. Flowers 240 cm. Spacing 100 cm. Native prairie grass. Best in large groups. Dark red colouring throughout. The spreading flower heads resemble a ‘turkey’s foot’. *Little Blue Stem ‘The Blues’ #SCHSCTB Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99 Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’. 90 cm tall. Spacing 60 cm. A native clump forming grass with silvery tufts along the stem in late fall. Rich bronze autumn colour. *Little Blue Stem—Very Hardy #SCHSC 1 gal - $12.99 Schizachyrium scoparium. 90 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Bluish foliage is red in fall. Silvery inflorescence on the length of the stem. A native prairie grass that is worth perpetuating. Bulbous Oat Grass—Hardy 1 gal - $12.99 #ARREBVA Arrhenatherum elatius bulbosum ‘Variegata’. Foliage 30 cm. Flowers 45 cm. Spacing 30 cm. White/green striped leaves. Good rock garden plant. Cut back once after flowering. *Side Oats Grama—Very Hardy #BOUCA 1 gal - $10.99 Bouteloua curtipendula (B. racemose) 60-90 cm. Spacing 60 cm. The interesting florets are held to one side of the stem. Hardy native grass. Used for dried flower arrangements. Purple to copper – red fall colour. *Mosquito Grass—Very Hardy #BOUGR 1 gal - $10.99 Variegated Reed Grass #CALAROD Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Calamagrostis arundinacea ‘Overdam’. Foliage 60 cm. Spacing 60 cm. Flowers 120 cm. Emergent leaves have yellow margins and stripes becoming white with pink flush. Purplish flowers turn pink. Silver Sceptre Sedge #CARMOSS Very Hardy 1 gal - $10.99 Carex morrowii ‘Silver Sceptre’. 45 cm tall. Spacing 30-45 cm. Elegant narrow arching green leaves with white margins. Eventually forms thick clumps. Korean Feather Reed Grass #CALBR Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Calamagrostis brachytricha (Achnatherum b.) 120 cm tall. Spacing 60 cm. Very large, showy purple-pink flower heads in September/October. Upright vertical habit. Excellent in winter gardens and dried arrangements. 1 gal - $12.99 SEDGES—(Carex) Differing botanically from true grasses, sedges provide us with a wide choice of foliage colour and texture. Particularly valuable for growing in shade or in moist areas and mostly evergreen. They enjoy moist soil in sun or shade. Leatherleaf Sedge—Tender #CARBU 1 gal - $14.99 Carex buchananii. 60 cm tall. Spacing 60 cm. The fine thread-like stems are copper-bronze, never green. Effective in winter garden. Self-seeds. Young plants are upright, then widen and arch in maturity. Dwarf Variegated Sedge #CARCOSL Very Hardy 1 gal - $16.99 Carex conica ‘Hime Kansugi’ (Snowline). 15 cm tall. Spacing 30 cm. A tiny plant. Dark green blades are striped with white. Very attractive. Best in partial shade. Makes a very dense clump. Evergreen foliage. Gold Fountains Sedge—Hardy #CARDOKN 1 gal - $14.99 Carex dolichostachya ‘Kaga-Nishiki’. Spacing 45 cm. A new introduction from Japan. An elegant upright clump-forming sedge. The emerald-green leaves are bordered in gold. Enjoys moist soil in sun or shade. Bouteloua gracilis. 60 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Native Bowle’s Golden Sedge—Hardy #CARELAU 1 gal - $16.99 Carex elata ‘Aurea’. 30-45 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Golden-yellow foliage. Groundcover. *Golden Brome—Very Hardy #BROINSG Blue Zinger Sedge—Very Hardy #CARFLBZ 1 gal - $14.99 Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’. 30 cm tall. Spacing 60 cm. Wonderful groundcover grass forming low tufts of steel-blue. Tolerant of drought and very adaptable. plant. Brown insect-like spikelets are horizontally attached to the erect stems. Beautiful in dried flower arrangements. Good rock garden plant. 1 gal - $12.99 Bromus inermis ‘Skinner’s Golden’. 60-90 cm. Spacing 60 cm. Strong gold stripes throughout the foliage. Drought tolerant. Introduced from Northern Manitoba. Variegated Feather Reed Grass Very Hardy #CALACAV 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Avalanche’. 120-150 cm tall. Spacing 90 cm. A white centered variegated form of ’Karl Foerster’. *Morning Star Sedge—Very Hardy Eldorado Feather Reed Grass Very Hardy #CALACEL 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Eldorado’. 1.2-1.5 m tall. Spacing 1 m. New and rare gold variegated form of the very popular Karl Foerster grass. Evergold Japanese Sedge #CARHEAG Very Hardy 1 gal - $16.99 Carex hachijoensis ‘Evergold’ syn. (C. oshimensis and mor. aureo-variegata). 30 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Graceful arching golden-yellow foliage. Blooms in spring. Ideal for rock gardens and edging. Feather Reed Grass #CALACKF Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’. 120-150 cm tall. Spacing 90 cm. Clump-forming with a strong vertical line. Slender yellow-buff flower spikes in early summer. Cone is seedless and sterile. #CARGR 1 gal - $10.99 Carex grayi. 60cm tall. Spacing 60 cm. Valuable for perennial garden, poolside or boggy areas. Attractive round green seedheads like spiked clubs in summer. Foliage stays green into winter. Ice Dance Sedge—Hardy #CARMOID 1 gal - $14.99 Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’. 30 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Wide dark green leaves boldly margined white. Very neat clump forming perennial. Prefers moist soil. *Palm Sedge Grass—Very Hardy #CARMU Carex muskingumensis. 60 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Dark green hardy groundcover. Good under trees or in a woodland setting. Handsome when mass planted. Cut back in fall. Dwarf Palm Sedge—Hardy #CARMULM 1 gal - $14.99 Carex muskingumensis ‘Little Midge’. 25 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. This is a very distinct Sedge with its dense willowy foliage somewhat resembling miniature palm trees. Best used as a groundcover. Variegated Palm Sedge—Hardy #CARMUOE 1 gal - $14.99 Carex muskingumensis ‘Oehme’. 61 cm tall. Spacing 61 cm. Narrow tapered leaves radiate from the centre, giving the plant a tropical look. Pure green leaves form in spring. Black Flowered Sedge—Very Hardy #CARNI 1 gal - $14.99 Carex nigra. 20 cm tall. Spacing 30 cm. Valued for its dark blue foliage. Makes an excellent evergreen groundcover in shade. The soil should be moist. *Pennsylvania Sedge #CARPE Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 Carex pensylvanica. 15 cm tall. Spacing 30 cm. Unlike other sedges that need moisture, this species adapts to dry soil in shade or full sun. Forms a maintenance free soft low turf beneath trees. A hardy native. Variegated Broadleaved Sedge #CARSEVA Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 Carex siderosticha ‘Variegated’. 15 cm tall. Spacing 30-60 cm. Forms a low mound of wide grassy-looking green leaves, brightly edged in creamy-white. Versatile in the garden, also excellent in mixed containers. Plants prefer a soil that remains evenly moist but are amazingly tolerant of dry shade. Clumps may be divided in early spring just as the growth shoots begin to appear. *Northern Sea Oats—Hardy #CHALA 1 gal - $12.99 Chasmanthium latifolium. Upright clump with panicles of nodding flat seed heads that appear in July and persist into winter. Good for drying. River Mist Northern Sea Oats #CHALARM 1 gal - $14.99 Chasmanthium latifolium ‘River Mist’. Spacing 60-100 cm. Striking green and white variegated foliage that is second to none. Late summer silvery-green oat-like seedheads are produced on arching stems. The seeds turn copper in the fall. A clumping grass treasured for its showy drooping flowers and unique bamboo-like foliage. Full sun to part shade. For colour pictures of items in our price list, please visit our website at: www.humbernurseries.com Or ‘Ask The Experts’ at our email address [email protected] Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 email: [email protected] www.humbernurseries.com Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 TUFTED HAIR GRASS—(DESCHAMPSIA) The various cultivars of Deschampsia may at first seem rather similar but each has its own special colour difference at flowering time. This can be best appreciated when two or three types are grouped together in the garden. They prefer moist soil in sun or partial shade and are good plants for areas getting only part-day sun. Deschampsia Northern Lights #DESCANL Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Northern Lights’ 30 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Very striking clump grass with variegated foliage. Shows a pink blush in spring and in cool fall weather. *Tufted Hair Grass—Very Hardy #DESCA 1 gal - $12.99 Deschampsia caespitosa. Foliage 45 cm. Flowers 90 cm. Spacing 60 cm. Densely tufted dark green foliage. Light buff coloured panicles in mid-summer persisting into fall. Deschampsia Schottland Very Hardy 1 gal - $10.99 #DESCASC Deschampsia caespitosa 'Schottland'. Foliage 45 cm. Flowers 90 cm. Spacing 60 cm. Clump forming dense tufts with showy tall seed heads. Good in large groups. Best in fairly moist soil. Deschampsia Tautreger #DESCATA Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99 Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Tautreger’. Foliage 45 cm. Flower 90 cm. Spacing 60 cm. Late blooming variety with golden panicles. Moist soil will keep the foliage a rich green. FESCUE—(Festuca) Festuca are evergreen clump-forming grasses. Excellent as a groundcover, border edging or in the rock garden. They vary considerably in colour and texture. The bluest colour is found in Elijah Blue. They are best in full sun in well-drained soil and should be cut back in March before new growth begins. April Green Fescue—Very Hardy #FESAMAP 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca amethystina ‘April Green’. Forms a neat clump with dense blue-green foliage. Use as edger in borders, in rock gardens or as groundcover. Needs good drainage. Blue Fox Fescue—Very Hardy #FESCIBL 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca cinerea ’Blaufuchs’. Flowers 40 cm. Spacing 30 cm. Blue fescue with very bright silveryblue colour. Good combination with dwarf conifers. Needs good drainage in winter. Fine Leafed Sheep Fescue #FESFITE Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca filiformis ‘Tenuifolia’. Flowers 30 cm. Spacing 30 cm. Very fine bright green foliage. Attractive clump forming grass for rock garden or ground cover. Needs well-drained soil. Blue Finch Fescue—Very Hardy #FESGLBL 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Blaufink’. Flowers 45 cm. Spacing 40 cm. Clump forming with beautiful blue-green foliage. Bears blue-green spikelets that are tinged violet from June to July. Requires good drainage. Boulder Blue Fescue—Very Hardy #FESGLBB 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Boulder Blue’. Spacing 20-40 cm. Compact upright mounds of intense blue spiky foliage. Heavy blooming with wheat-like seed heads. Keeps its colour year round. Perfect for rock gardens. Elijah Blue Fescue—Very Hardy #FESGLEB 1 gal - $12.99 Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’. Flowers 40 cm. Spacing 40 cm. Excellent blue-foliage evergreen grass. Good in rock garden, border edging or massed as ground-cover. Well drained soil. Pepindale Blue Fescue—Hardy #FESGLPB 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Pepindale Blue’. Outstanding in perennial or rock gardens, mixed landscape plantings, or as a small scale groundcover. Remove faded flowers to promote foliage growth. Tolerant of dry, poor soil. Blooms early to midsummer. Prefers well drained soil. Sea Urchin Fescue—Very Hardy #FESGLSE 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Seeigel’. Flowers 30 cm. Spacing 30 cm. An evergreen perennial that forms a dwarf mound of tufted steel blue foliage and green flowers that are tinged violet. Skinner’s Blue Fescue—Very Hardy #FESGLSB 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Skinner’s Blue’. Flowers 40 cm. Spacing 40 cm. An extremely hardy selection of blue fescue from Manitoba. Provide good drainage in winter. Solling Fescue—Hardy #FESGLSO 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca glauca ‘Solling’. Spacing 30 cm. Good clump-forming blue fescue. Foliage stays good looking all year. Does not usually flower. Needs excellent drainage in winter. Marie’s Fescue—Hardy #FESMA 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca mairei. Flowers 100-125cm. Spacing 50-90 cm. Shiny grey-green leaves. Spring flower heads but not much to look at. Excellent for erosion control or open areas. New Zealand Fescue—Hardy #FESNZ 1 gal - $14.99 Festuca nova-zelandiae. Foliage 30 cm. Inflorescence 45 cm. Spacing 30 cm. Good fresh green colour. Much more shade tolerant than other fescues. Neat clump forming and makes a good edging plant. Variegated Manna Grass Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 #GLYMAVA Glyceria mazxma variegata. 60-90 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. The leaves are striped with creamy yellow. Well contained in dry soil, spreading in wet soil. A good pondside grass. Hakone Grass—Very Hardy #HAKMA 1 gal - $16.99 Hakonechloa macra. Spacing 30 cm. Bright green smooth leaves. Best in partial shade. Slowly spreading deciduous perennial from Japan. Foliage falls in one direction as if combed. Japanese Forest Grass ‘Albo Striata’ Very Hardy 1 gal - $16.99 #HAKMAAS Hakonechloa macra ‘Albo Striata’. 30 cm tall. Exotic almost tropical looking grass with cascading green leaves with white edges. Excellent along the front edge of a shade bed. Golden Japanese Forest Grass Very Hardy 1 gal - $16.99 #HAKMAAG Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’. 30 cm tall. From Japan comes this new all gold form of the Hakone grass. It has a similar growth rate to ‘Aureola’ but with a more upright habit. Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 email: [email protected] www.humbernurseries.com HUMBER NURSERIES ORNAMENTAL GRASS PICK OF 2016 Golden Variegated Japanese Forest Grass Very Hardy #HAKMAAR Perennial of the Year 2009 1 gal. - $16.99 SALE $11.88, 2 gal. - $22.99 Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’. 30 cm tall. Spacing 45-60 cm. Variegated but nearly all yellow, the leaf blades have narrow green stripes, mostly near the margins. When grown in part shade, the yellow tones in the leaves will be most pronounced. In deep shade, the variegation will be lime green. In the cooler days of autumn, the golden foliage becomes infused with shades of pink and red. Beni-Kaze Japanese Forest Grass Very Hardy #HAKMABK 1 gal - $16.99 Hakonechloa macra ‘Beni-Kaze’. 40-80 cm tall. Outstanding grass for the shade garden. Soft texture and natural windswept look. Attractive green foliage turns brilliant red in fall. Excellent when mass planted with ferns, hosta or other shade loving perennials. Sapphire Blue Oat Grass #HELSESP Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire’. 60 cm tall. Spacing 60 cm. Inflorescence to 90 cm. A very bright blue section of Blue Oat Grass. Forms a dense clump that requires zero maintenance. Blue Oat Grass—Very Hardy #HELSEBO 1 gal - $12.99 Helictotrichon sempervirens (Avenas). 60 cm tall. Flowers 120 cm. Spacing 90 cm. Blue spikey leaves turn brown in fall. Good winter interest. A zero maintenance grass. Creeping Velvet Grass #HOLMOAV Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 Holcus mollis ‘Albovariegatus’. 30 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Velvety green leaves with pure white broad margins and a narrow strip of green down the centre. Purplish-white flowers spikes appear in summer and are followed by non-showy seed panicles. *Bottlebrush Grass—Very Hardy #HYSPA 1 gal - $10.99 Hystrix patula. 100 cm tall. Flowers 120 cm. Spacing 45 cm. Long bottlebrush flowerheads that are good for fresh or dried arrangements. Good drainage. Japanese Blood Grass—Hardy#IMPCYRB 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal. $18.99 Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’. 40 cm. Spacing 40 cm. Upright tufting grass with deep red colouring. Impressive when mass planted or in large clumps. No flowers. Soil should be moist, not dry. Blue Hair Grass—Very Hardy #KOEGL 1 gal - $12.99 Koeleria glauca. Foliage 20 cm. Flowers 40 cm. Spacing 45 cm. Small tufted grass with blue-green leaves. Good for border edging or rock garden. Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 LILY TURF – (Liriope) (for fall flowers) EULALIE – (Miscanthus) Many texts that give hardiness ratings suggest the Lily Turf is not hardy enough for our area. We can only say that we have grown them successfully over many years at our location in Brampton and have suffered no losses, even through severe winters. Their August-October flowers which come in shades of lavender, purple and pure white make them particularly valuable. They can be grown in sun or shade. Even in deep shade their flowering is not diminished. The foliage is totally evergreen which can contribute much to the winter landscape. The old leaves should be removed in spring before new growth appears. In Humber Nurseries’ remarkable collection of ornamental grasses, our large selection of Miscanthus varieties is particulary notable. They are upright clump-forming plants, all with showy plumes that are a delight in the summer and fall garden. They have all proved to be very hardy and can stand up even under snow and ice, adding interest to the winter scene. Annual maintenance requirements are cutting them back in spring. They are disease & pest free and tolerant of many soil conditions, but best in moist soil in full sun. In the descriptive listing that follows, you will find a number of dwarf varieties suitable for smaller gardens and a range of heights up to the Miscanthus floridulus that is the tallest. The colours of the showy flowerheads can vary from whitish-silver to gold and to chocolate-red, eventually drying to a fluffy tan. Giant Lily Turf – Hardy #LIRMUBB 1 gal - $14.99 Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’. Foliage 30 cm. Flowers 45 cm. Spacing 45 cm. Grass-like evergreen perennial with blue flowers from August to September. Excellent ground cover. Also available: Royal Purple. White Lily Turf – Hardy #LIRMUMW 1 gal - $14.99 Liriope muscari ‘Monroe White’. 30-45 cm. Pure white flowers on green scapes. Grassy evergreen foliage. August and September blooming. Marvellous ground cover for shade. Variegated Lily Turf – Hardy #LIRMUVA 1 gal - $14.99 Liriope muscari variegata 30-40 cm in height. Spacing 35 cm. Lovely lavender flowers and green foliage with white variegation that will increase with more sun. Full sun to partial shade. Ruby Stiletto Wood Rush #LUZRS Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99 Luzula x ‘Ruby Stiletto’. Very hardy variety, new, compact selection. 30 cm tall. Collected from the mountains of British Columbia. Gorgeous ruby tinted foliage in winter and early spring. Red Spire Melic Grass—Hardy#MELTRRS 1 gal - $12.99 Melica transsilvanica ‘Red Spire’. 90-150 cm tall. Spacing 50 cm. Deep red showy spike flowers above foliage. Leaves start out glossy green and turn reddish brown as they age. Golden Grass—Hardy #MILEFAU 1 gal - $12.99 Milium effusum ‘Aureum’. Foliage 45 cm. Flowers 60 cm. Spacing 45 cm. Narrow leaf blades are yellow or yellow-green. Best in cool weather, should be shaded from the sun. A striking groundcover. Giant Chinese Silver Grass Very Hardy 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 #MISGI Miscanthus floridulus giganteus. Foliage 300 cm. Flowers 360 cm. Spacing 100 cm. Green leaves with a silver stripe on each side of the stem. Large showy plumes in September to October. Autumn Light—Very Hardy #MISSIAL 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Autumn Light’. Foliage 180 cm. Flowers 240 cm. Spacing 120 cm. A robust grass valued for its late September to October flowering. Good as a single specimen or in larger groups. Adagio—Hardy #MISSIAD 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’. 100-125 cm tall. Spacing 100 cm. A dwarf cultivar that is an upright clump. Thin grey-green foliage. Red stems in fall and winter. Pink inflorescence appear in midsummer turning white with maturity. Plant in full sun. Berlin—Very Hardy #MISSIBE 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Berlin’. Foliage 180 cm. Flowers 210 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Very lovely variety with blue-green stems and foliage. Handsome, distinctive cultivar. August blooms are gold not silver. Blutenwunder – Very Hardy #MISSIBW 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Blutenwunder’. Foliage 150-180 cm. Flowers 175-220 cm. Spacing 125-200 cm. Narrow blue-green stems and foliage. Handsome, distinctive cultivar. August blooms are gold not silver. Cabaret – Hardy 1 gal - $16.99 #MISSICA Miscanthus sinensis ‘Cabaret’ 200-240 cm. Foliage 200 cm. Flowers 240 cm. Spacing 150 cm. Variegated foliage has creamy-white centre and narrow dark green margins. Copper-coloured flowers in September. Stems become pink. Full sun, moist soil. Dixieland – Hardy #MISSIDX 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Dixieland’. Foliage 125 cm. Flowers 150 cm. Spacing 90 cm. Dwarf form of Miscanthus variegates, colourful excellent choice for the smaller garden, wide green leaves with white stripes. Sun, part shade. Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 email: [email protected] www.humbernurseries.com Maiden Grass – Very Hardy #MISSIGR 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis gracillimus. Foliage 150 cm. Flowers 180 cm. Spacing 150 cm. Fine long arching leaves. October flowers are pinkish, turning beige and persist into winter. Giraffe – Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 #MISSIGF Miscanthus sinensis ‘Giraffe’. 250 cm tall. Variegation forms a horizontal yellow band. Free open growth. Gold Bar – Hardy 1 gal - $16.99 #MISSIGB Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gold Bar’. 125-150 cm tall. Truly a show-stopper with its dense and dramatic gold striping from the base of the grass to its top. It is exceptionally upright and compact in habit. In late October burgundy inflorescences appear just above the blades. Great for use in pots and in small urban gardens. Full sun. Goliath – Hardy #MISSIGO 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Goliath’. Foliage 240 cm. Flowers 20 cm. Spacing 150 cm. Early bloomer. You might need to deepen the back of the border or prepare a special site due to the size of this grass. Graziella – Very Hardy #MISSIGZ 1 gal - $12.99, 2gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Graziella’. Foliage 150 cm. Flowers 180 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Graceful upright form with narrow foliage. Pure white large flower plumes in August and September. Grosse Fontaine – Very Hardy #MISSIGS 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Grosse Fontaine’. Foliage 180 cm. Flowers 210 cm. Spacing 150 cm. Spectacular large grass, graceful fountain-like habit. White flowers in August and September. Huron Blush – Hardy #MISSIHB 1 gal -$12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Huron Blush’. Flowers 125-150 cm. Spacing 125 cm. A shorter selection with wide, green leaves and a narrow, white midrib. Showy creamy-tan to blush pink seed heads appear in late summer. Huron Sunrise – Hardy #MISSIHS 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Huron Sunrise’. Foliage to 100 cm. Flowers 150 cm. Bright green leaves with silver centre. Burgundy flowers in mid August. Kleine Silberspinne – Hardy #MISSIKS 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Kleine Silberspinne’. Foliage 120 cm. Flowers 150 cm. Spacing 90 cm. Also known as ‘Little Silver Spider’. Solid green leaves turn reddish-bronze in fall. Slender silver and bronze flower spikes are held upright, high above the foliage. Plant in full sun. Little Kitten – Hardy #MISSILK 1 gal - $16.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Kitten’. 90 cm tall. Spacing 40 cm. Fine green foliage. Compact mounding habit with plumes of pinkish flowers from August on. Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 Eulalie (Miscanthus) Continued... Dwarf Zebra Grass – Hardy #MIKSSILZ 1 gal - $16.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Zebra’. 100-125 cm tall. A superior dwarf selection that holds its green and yellow banding all season. Flowers in late summer with reddish-purple plumes lasting into cool weather. Malepartus – Very Hardy # MISSIMA 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Malepartus’. Foliage 125-150 cm. Flowers 150-200 cm. Spacing 90 cm. Upright form and weeping foliage. Large mahogany tinted plumes rise well above the foliage from August to October. Foliage turns to burgundyred with gold tones in fall. Plant in full sun. Morning Light—Very Hardy #MISSIML 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’. Foliage 120 cm. Flowers 150 cm. Spacing 100 cm. Slim graceful green-white foliage, bronze blooms in Oct. Good winter interest. Each leaf blade is edged in silver. Nippon—Very Hardy #MISSINI 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Nippon’. Foliage 120 cm. Flowers 150 cm. Spacing 90 cm. Arching dark green leaves with bright silver midribs. Deep wine coloured inflorescences from July to September. In fall, inflorescences turn to a cream colour with almond-coloured foliage. Plant in full sun. November Sunset—Very Hardy #MISSINS 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘November Sunset’. 240 cm tall. Spacing 120 cm. Very handsome September flowers with bright orange colour in late fall. Good winter interest. Positano—Hardy #MISSIPO 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Positano’. Foliage 180 cm. Flowers 210 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Very graceful habit. Narrow green leaves with silver veins, orange -yellow in fall. Red plumes in fall. Little Dot Maiden Grass #MISSIPE Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis 'Puenktchen'. Foliage Flower 210cm. Spacing 100cm. Fine-textured selection of Zebra Grass that has early flowering. Full sun and moist soil. Purple Flame Grass—Very Hardy #MISSIPU 1 gal - $14.99 Miscanthus sinensis purpurescens. Foliage 150 cm. Flowers 180 cm. Spacing 120 cm. One of the first Miscanthus to bloom, around mid-August. The green foliage turns burgundy-red in fall. Autumn Red—Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 #MISSPAR Miscanthus sinensis purpurescens ‘Autumn Red’. Spacing 90 cm. Compact growing cultivar flowering in August-September. Great red fall colour. Full sun. Very hardy grass. Rigoletto—Hardy 1 gal - $16.99 #MISSIRI Roland—Very Hardy #MISSIRO 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Roland’. Foliage 210 cm. Flower 270 cm. Space 150 cm. A large robust August flowering selection of Japanese Silver Grass. Pure white inflorescence is more open and larger than other varieties. Variegated Silver Grass—Hardy #MISSIVA 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis variegatus. Foliage 150 cm. Flowers 180 cm. Spacing 150 cm. Variegated Eulalie. Slender arching leaves are striped with silvery-cream. Pink flowers in September. Considered one of the loveliest of the grasses. Red Silver Maiden Grass #MISSIRT Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Rotsilber.’ Foliage 100 cm. Flowers 150 cm. Spacing 100 cm. Attractive silver foliage with good red fall colour and red inflorescence. September flowering. Zebra Grass – Very Hardy #MISSIZE 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’. Foliage 150 cm. Flowers 180 cm. Spacing 120-150 cm. Green leaves are cross-branded with yellow. Pink plumed Zebra grass. Perennial border or by a pool. Sarabande – Very Hardy #MISSISA 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Sarabande.’ Foliage 150 cm. Flowers 180 cm. Spacing 120 cm. New hardier variety with silvery foliage. Very narrow leaves like Maiden Grass. Molinia varieties are available in many heights, but Silver Feather Maiden Grass #MISSISB Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberfeder.’ Foliage 200 cm. Flowers 240 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Beautiful silver blooms in August and attractive into winter. Excellent in groups. Robust plant with green-white foliage. Silver Spider Maiden Grass #MISSISS Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Spilberspinne’. 120 cm tall. Flowers 150 cm. Spacing 120 cm. The flowers are silvery, with narrow upright green foliage. Bright cinnamon winter colour. Makes a great hedge. Silver Arrow Grass – Hardy #MISSISF 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberpfeil’. Foliage 180 cm. Flowers 210 cm. Spacing 150 cm. August plumes in northern gardens. Upright. Variegated foliage turns amber after frost. Full sun. Sirene—Very Hardy #MISSISI 1 gal - $12.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Sirene’. Foliage 150 cm. Flowers 180 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Strong clump-forming grass with narrow green leaves for screening, background or combined with perennials. Showy red-pink flowers from August to September. Porcupine Grass—Very Hardy #MISSIPP 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 3 gal - $27.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Miscanthus sinensis strictus. Foliage 200 cm. Flowers 250 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Grows in an upright clump. Medium green leaves variegated with yellow horizontal bands. Foliage fades to tan after frost. Tiny reddish-bronze inflorescences in late summer, gradually turning into silvery plumes in fall. Undine—Very Hardy #MISSIUN 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Undine’. Foliage 150 cm. Flowers 180 cm. Compact and easy to place in the garden. The silvery flowers are held high above the green-white foliage clump. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Rigoletto.’ Variegated foliage with white margins. Similar to variegatus but more compact. Blooms September to October. Excellent variety for a small garden. For Landscape design services see our flyer GM1105 Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 email: [email protected] www.humbernurseries.com PURPLE MOOR GRASS—(Molinia) even the tallest have a clean look as the foliage is dense at the base of the stems. They move gracefully in the wind and their seeds are attractive to birds. The rich green summer colour changes to an orange-amber in the fall. The flower stalks do not stand through the winter, but begin to break off near the ground in late November and should then be cut back to about 10 cm. Best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Strahlenquelle—Very Hardy #MOLCAST 1 gal - $12.99 Molinia caerulea ‘Strahlenquelle’. Foliage 80 cm. Flowers 100-120 cm. Spacing 60-90 cm. Long, arching dark purple flower spikes emerge from loose clumps of green foliage. In the fall the foliage typically turns rich golden-yellow, and then disappears until the following spring. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Karl Foerster—Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 #MOLCAKF Molinia caerulea arundinacea ‘Karl Foerster’. Foliage 120 cm. Flowers 210 cm. Spacing 100 cm. Narrow green arching foliage. Flower panicles rise above the leaves in August. Prefers moist, acidic soil. Skyracer—Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 #MOLCASR Molinia caerulea arundinacea ‘Skyracer’. Foliage 120 cm. Flowers 220 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Graceful tall clump-forming grass with taller flowering plums in August. Seed heads attractive to birds. Windspiel—Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 #MOLCAWS Molinia caerulea arundinacea ‘Windspiel’. Foliage 120 cm. Flowers 200 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Selected variety of Molinia with arching foliage and airy panicles of purplish seed heads. Variegated Moor Grass Very Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 #MOLCAVA Molinia caerulea arundinacea variegata. Foliage 60 cm. Flowers 50-80 cm. Spacing 60-90 cm. Dense, tufted, compact plant. Creamy white leaves with dark green stripes. Flower spikes emerge purple tinted turning bronze to gold. Plant in full sun. Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 MONDO GRASS - (Ophiopogon) Grass-like member of the lily family. Partial shade to shade in moist soil. Black Mondo Grass—Hardy 1 gal - $22.99 #OPHPLBM Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens. 30 cm tall. Near jet-black short leaves. Has short spikes of pale pink flowers followed by black berries in the fall. Edging. Prefers rich humus soil. Can take full sun if soil is moist. SWITCH GRASS (Panicum) Clump-forming upright plants with diffuse fine-textured panicles of flowers. The variety ‘rubrum’ shows red in the foliage in mid-summer and other cultivars become a rich red in the fall. The foliage turns yellow in winter but can be left standing to good effect. They are tolerant of almost any soil, from dry sandy soil to heavy clay or wet soil. Most effective in large sweeps or groupings. Cloud Nine—Hardy #PANVICN 1 gal - $12.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’. Foliage and flowers to 240 cm tall, erect and usually upright in winter. Blue-green foliage, dark gold in autumn. Dallas Blues—Hardy #PANVIDB 1 gal - $12.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Dallas Blues’. 175 cm tall. Spacing 125 cm. Wide leaf blue grass. Pastel mauve flower heads over 55 cm long have a purple cast. Excellent winter colour. Full sun. Heavy Metal—Very Hardy #PANVIHM 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’. Foliage 120 cm. Flowers 150 cm. Spacing 90 cm. Sturdy upright grass with blue-gray foliage and strong stems. Showy flowerheads in August. Northwind—Very Hardy #PANVINW 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Perennial of the Year 2014 Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’. 150-180 cm tall. Spacing 60-90 cm. An equivocally upright steel-blue grass with wheat-coloured flowers in late summer. Sun to part shade. Plant in average to moist soil. Prairie Fire – Very Hardy #PANVIPF 1 gal - $14.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’. 125-150 cm tall. Spring foliage is blue-green. By early summer the leaves turn into their stunning red colour. In late summer a bouquet of rosy panicles is displayed just above the foliage. When in bloom, leaves curl slightly giving the impression of red ribbons. Prairie Sky – Very Hardy #PANVIPS 1 gal - $12.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Sky’. Foliage 120 cm. Flowers 150 cm. Spacing 90 cm. New selection similar to P. ‘Heavy Metal’. Blue foliage on an upright plant. Rehbraun – Very Hardy #PANVIRB 1 gal - $12.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Rehbraun’. Foliage 120 cm. Flowers 150 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Narrow upright clump with good orange-red fall colour. Flower panicles last many months. Seed heads persist in winter. Shenandoah – Hardy #PANVISH 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’. Green leaves with red tints in July turning totally burgundy-wine by September. Airy seedheads in August and September. Average to moist, fertile soil in full or part sun. Squaw – Very Hardy #PANVISQ 1 gal - $12.99 Panicum virgatum ‘Squaw’. Foliage 120 cm. Flowers 150 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Good clump-forming ornamental with upright habit. Attractive inflorescence in August and good red fall colour. FOUNTAIN GRASS (Pennisetum) These mostly mid-sized clump-forming grasses are valued for their showy foxtail-like plumes which are effective singly or in groups. They vary greatly in their hardiness, from very hardy to very tender. Perhaps the most handsome is Purple Fountain Grass with striking red foliage and large red flower plumes. Red Heart—Hardy #PENALRH 1 gal - $14.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Red Heart’. Deep burgundy buds open to large smokey purple, bottlebrush plumes that measure 7.5 cm wide and 25 cm long. Little Bunny—Hardy 1 gal - $12.99 #PENALLB Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’. 20 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Flowers to 50 cm. Smallest of the dwarf fountain grasses. Petite dark green foliage and very fluffy white blooms. Purple Fountain Grass—Tender #PENSERU 1 gal - $12.99, 3 gal - $29.99 Pennisetum setaceum rubrum. Foliage 90 cm. Flowers 120 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Coloured foliage and purple feathery flowers. Very beautiful grass easily damaged by frost. It needs to be lifted and potted-up before the first frost and can be wintered as a house plant in a sunny location. Do not cut back severely but leave at least 15 cm of stem. No Guarantee Over Winter Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass Very Hardy 1 gal - $10.99 #PHAARFE Phalaris arundinacea ‘Feesey’. 60 cm tall. Fountain Grass—Very Hardy #PENAL 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99, 5 gal - $39.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides. Foliage 100 cm. Flowers 120 cm. Spacing 100 cm. Narrow, medium to deep green leaves, changing to golden-yellow in fall and fading to beige in late fall. Cassian—Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99 #PENALCA Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Cassian’. Foliage 20 cm. Foliage 60-80 cm. Flower 80-100 cm. Spacing 60 cm. Very invasive grass. Flat, arching variegated green and white foliage with a tinge of pink in the spring turning to brown in fall. White-pink panicles in the summer. Plume Grass—Hardy #SACRA 1 gal - $12.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Saccharum ravennae (Erianthus). Foliage 200-250 cm. Flower 350-400 cm. Spacing 120 cm. Plumes bloom purplish-bronze in summer, turn to silver-grey in fall and persist well into winter. Wide grey-green leaves with a white stripe down the middle. Foliage turns an attractive bronze in fall. Flowers 60 cm. Spacing 60 cm. Dwarf fountain grass with foxtail flowers that are showy and attractive from July into fall. Autumn Moor Grass Foxtrot—Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 Sesleria autumnalis. Foliage 45 cm. Flowers 60 cm. #PENALFT Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Foxtrot’. 125-150 cm tall. Giant Fountain Grass. Forms a dense clump as tall as it is wide. The narrow green leaves turn gold in the fall. #SESAU Very Hardy 1 gal - $12.99 Spacing 60 cm. Narrow light green leaves. Silvery-white spike-like panicles in AugustSeptember. Stays green throughout the winter. Blue Moor Grass—Very Hardy #SACRA 1 gal - $8.99 Hamlen—Very Hardy #PENALHM 1 gal - $10.99, 2 gal - $18.99 Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’. Foliage 30 cm. Flowers 60 cm. Spacing 60 cm. Charming dwarf grass with arching form and feathery plumes from mid-July to August. Suitable for foundation plantings. Sesleria caerulea. Foliage 25 cm. Flowers 40 cm. Piglet—Hardy 1 gal - $14.99 flower height 180 cm. One of the finest of our native grasses with ornamental value. Upright clump-forming with blue-green leaves. Orange fall colour, good winter interest. #PENALPG Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Piglet’. 45 cm tall. Spacing 60 cm. Full, tan, bottlebrush plumes are produced just above the arching clump of narrow, green leaves in mid to late summer. Small size is ideal for mass plantings, low borders and rock gardens. Best if kept well-drained during hot weather. Cut back in early spring as new growth appears. Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 email: [email protected] www.humbernurseries.com Spacing 45 cm. Bright purple spikey inflorescence in early spring. Green leaves are whitish-blue beneath and leaves remain in winter. Good in rock garden. *Indian Grass—Very Hardy #SORNU 1 gal - $10.99 Sorghastrum nutans. Foliage 75 cm. Late summer Indian Steel Grass—Very Hardy #SORNUIS 1 gal - $12.99 Sorghastrum nutans ‘Indian Steel’. 150 cm tall. Clump of erect, blue-green foliage. Taller stems carry tan-yellow flowers in late summer. Excellent cut, fresh or dried. Effective in mass plantings. Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 Sioux Blue—Very Hardy #SORNUSB 1 gal - $12.99 Sorghastrum nutans ‘Sioux Blue’. Foliage 75 cm. Flowers to 180 cm. Spacing 90 cm. Superb metallic blue form of Indian grass. Variegated Cord Grass—Hardy #SPAPEAM 1 gal - $10.99 Spartina pectinatla aureomarginata. Foliage 150 cm. Flowers 200 cm. Spacing 100 cm. Clump-forming, with narrow, strap-shaped pale green, yellow-edged leaves turning buff in the fall. Spike-like inflorescences are light green in early summer. Silver Spike Grass—Hardy #SPOSI 1 gal - $10.99 Spodiopogon sibiricus. Foliage 60-90 cm. Flowers 200 cm. Spacing 100 cm. Wide bright green leaves are held nearly horizontally on upright stems turn burgundy-red in fall. In mid to late summer, deep purple airy panicles form and turn tan in fall. *Prairie Dropseed—Very Hardy #SPOHE 1 gal - $12.99 Sporobolus heterolepsis. 60-90 cm tall. Hardy native prairie grass. Green leaves, golden-orange in fall. Drought tolerant and does best in dry soil. A zero maintenance grass. Pink Flowers. OTHER GRASS-LIKE PERENNIALS Many of our ornamental grasses are neither true grasses nor even true sedges. This is a very valuable group whose diversity of form and colour provide many more choices in finding the right plant for the right place. Sweet Flags, Rushes and Bulrushes are generally regarded as water plants; those included here can be used in the garden, provided they are in moist soil. SWEET FLAG (Acorus) Tolerates but does not require wet soil. Best in shade or partial shade. Sun tolerant in wet soil. *Sweet Flag - Very Hardy #5090/#7002 4” pot - $6.99 Acorus calamus. 100 cm tall. Spacing 30-45 cm. Greenish-yellow flower spikes in June and July. Broad glossy green sword-like foliage. Variegated Sweet Flag - Very Hardy #5091 4.5” pot - $10.99 Acorus calamus variegatus. 90 cm tall. Excellent for pond side. Foliage is boldly striped with cream. A pleasant cinnamon scent is released by the leaves when crushed. For plant insurance use Nutrite Bonemeal 4-10-0 - Slow release, non-burning formula - Ideal for transplanting all types of plants - Encourages root development and healthy growth - Enriched with calcium Golden Sweet Flag #WP0065 4” pot - $5.99, 1 gal - $14.99 Acorus gramineus oborozuki. 20-25 cm tall. Pond depth 7 cm. Bright yellow blades with emerald pin stripes. Also grows in moist garden soil. Full to part sun. Spread slow. Winter: Mulch in garden or indoors in cool bright window. Dwarf Variegated Sweet Flag #5092 Hardy 4” pot - $6.99, 1 gal - $14.99 Acorus gramineus variegatus. 30 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Good for stream or pond side or damp boggy ground. The green leaves are striped with cream. Golden Dwarf Sweet Flag - Hardy #5094 4” pot - $5.99, 1 gal - $14.99 Acorus gramineus variegatus ‘Ogon’. 30 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Rich gold slender leaves in broad fan. Giant Horsetail - Very hardy *Soft Stem Bulrush - Very Hardy #5022 1 gal - $18.99, 2 gal - $26.99 Scirpus validus. 210-270 cm tall. Spacing 120 cm. Stout bright green leafless stems that are a striking golden-amber in fall. Dramatic poolside specimen. Grows in moist soil or shallow water. *Narrow Leaf Cattail - Very Hardy #5004 4” pot - $6.99, 1 gal - $12.99 Typha angustifolia. Charcoal brown catkins on this native. Height 135 cm. Depth 3-30 cm. Full to part sun. Contain in pot. Leaves for weaving. Seeds for down. Pollen for flour. *Cattail - Very Hardy #5007 4.5” pot - $7.99. 1 gal - $12.99 Typha latifolia. Foliage 180 cm. Flowers 210 cm. Spacing 90 cm. Broad, dark green, vertical foliage. Dark brown cigar-shaped flowerheads appear through July and August. #5086 1 gal - $22.99 Equisetum hyemale robustum. Foliage 100 cm. All Equisetum have stems that are furrowed and green with black bands that give it a bamboo-like appearance. Will adapt to dry conditions. Thrives in water or wet conditions. Evergreen if protected. Used in dried flower arrangements. Horsetail - Very Hardy #WP0066 4.5” - $11.99 Equisetum japonica. 40-60 cm tall. Depth: 8 cm. A favourite choice due to its architectural look. Rich green hollow stems accented with black bands. Full to part sun. Winter: Can freeze in pond or mulch in garden. May remain evergreen if in a protected location. *Soft Rush - Very Hardy #5188 4” pot - $6.99, 1 gal - $14.99 Juncus effusus. 60 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Erect dense clumps of blue-green very narrow stems. Popular water plant and does well in moist garden soil. Corkscrew Rush - Hardy #5189 4" pot - $4.99, 1 gal - $14.99 Juncus effusus spiralis. 30 to 90 cm tall. Spacing 45 cm. Dense tussock of spirally twisted stems. Good for pond or streamside in moist soil. A conversation piece. White Bulrush - Very Hardy #5020 4" pot - $8.99 Scirpus lacustris albescens. 120 cm tall. Spacing 90 cm. Slender upright plant with white striped cylindrical green stems. Bulrush - Very Hardy #5019 4” Pot - $6.99 Scirpus lacustris (Schoenoplectus l.). 150 cm tall. Spacing 90 cm. Stiff upright narrow striped cylindrical stems. Zebra Rush - Very Hardy 5” pot - $11.99 #5021 Variegated Cattail - Very Hardy #W077 1 gal - $17.99, AB - $29.99 Typha latifolia ‘Variegata'. Foliage 90 cm. Flowers 120 cm. Spacing 60 cm. An outstanding variety. Boldly striped in green and white. Fat brown flowerheads in July to August. Small Cattail - Very Hardy #5008 4” pot - $6.99, 1 gal. - $12.99 Typha laxmanii (T. stenophylla). Foliage 90 cm. Flowers 120 cm. Spacing 60 cm. Fat brown oval to round flowerheads in July to August. Good intermediate size. Probably the best variety for garden use. Dwarf Cattail - Very Hardy #5009 4” pot - $4.99, 4.5” pot - $12.99 Typha minima. Foliage 45 cm. Flowers 60 cm. Spacing 45 cm. Showy fat reddish-brown flower heads in June to July. Suitable for small ponds or wet areas and can be used in a moist soil border. HUMBER LOYALTY DOLLARS SEE FLYER HU120 FOR DETAILS BECOME A V.I.P. BUY MORE ~ SAVE MORE 5% ~ 10% ~ 15% Scirpus tabernaemontani zebrinus (Schoenoplectus z.). 120 cm tall. Spacing 90 cm. Forms a strictly upright clump of cylindrical green stems cross-banded with yellow. Much used as a pond plant. Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 email: [email protected] www.humbernurseries.com Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311 HARDY BAMBOO The Following tips are useful in growing Hardy Bamboo: 1) 1) 2) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) These varieties of Bamboo are hardy to Zone 5 (and Zone 4 in some microclimates). The Phyllostachys varieties need at least 3 to 4 hours of sun a day… the more the better. Bamboo can reach a height of 5-6 m in an ideal situation, with the canes reaching a diameter of 3 cm. Bamboo can be grown in most soil types but a heavy loam is best. Bamboo is very drought tolerant, but when too dry the leaves will roll up into cylinders. Moisture requirements are usually just regular watering practices once established. Bamboo does not need to be cut down unless you feel it has become too tall. Bamboo canes last approximately 7 years. New canes are produced every year so your Bamboo should have a long life span. The Phyllostachys varieties produce runners in spring and early summer. If this creates problems then simply grow the Bamboo in a large pot sunk into the ground with a few drain holes. Bamboo is also easily over wintered in containers and planters above ground. Chances are, the pot of Bamboo you purchased, over-wintered in that pot. Bamboo can be fertilized twice a year with a water soluble 30-10-10 fertilizer in early spring and early summer. Bamboo will remain green all year if it is kept out of the wind. Exposure to a lot of wind and dry conditions will turn the leaves brown. The plant will produce new leaves in the spring. Bamboo can be grown indoors in bright light all year. 100% Two Year Guarantee (except where stated) Umbrella Bamboo—Hardy #FARMU 2 gal - $49.99 Fargesia murielea. 240 cm. Delicate pea green foliage and graceful weeping habit is ideal to place next to a pond. Does not have running rhizomes, so does not spread. Leaves are small and thin giving it a rather delicate look belying its hardiness. During sub-freezing winters the leaves curl until temperature moderates. Looks best when planted in direct sun. Fountain Bamboo—Vary Hardy #FARNI 2 gal - $59.99 Fargesia nitida. 240 cm. Non-invasive. One of the hardiest bamboos. Excellent as specimen or as a potted plant. Evergreen foliage needs a protected location. Mulch with bark. Green Panda Bamboo—Very Hardy #FARRF 2 gal - $59.99 Fargesia ‘Rufa’. Spread 175-225 cm. Height 175-225 cm. Non-invasive clumping bamboo. When grouped together creates a hedge-like look. New shoots appear in the early spring. Very vigorous. Thrives in full sun but tolerates a bit of shade. WATER PLANTS Visit our Aquatic Department where you will find a huge selection of: Oxygenators Marginal Plants Water Iris Hardy Lotus Hardy Water Lilies Tropical Water Lilies Pick up Price List 916 (Water Plants) For complete details. Crookstem Bamboo—Hardy #PHYAUAL 2 gal - $69.99 Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Alata’. 6 m. Known for its beautifully coloured vibrantly green canes that have pronounced zigzagging kinks in the lower area of the cane. This is an upright bamboo. Yellow Groove Bamboo #PHYAUGB Very Hardy 2/3 gal (60 cm) - $69.99, 10 gal (90-125 cm) - $119.99, 15 gal (150-180 cm) - $159.99, 15 gal (250 cm)- $189.99 Phyllostachys aureosulcata. 6 m. Spreading green clumps with yellow grooves. Great for screening or hedging. Maintain at desired height by clipping foliage in summer. A very hardy variety that should do well in Southern Ontario. Deep mulch over roots. Black Bamboo—Tender #6616 2 gal - $69.99, 10 gal (90-125 cm) - $119.99, 15 gal (150-180 cm) - $159.99 Phyllostachys nigra. Foliage 750 cm. Spacing 300 cm. A large, elegant evergreen bamboo with arching canes, green at first becoming blackish-brown with maturity and narrow-lanceolate leaves to 12 cm in length. Plant in full sun to partial shade. No Guarantee Over Winter. Humber Nurseries Ltd. 8386 Hwy. 50, Brampton, Ontario L6T 0A5 email: [email protected] www.humbernurseries.com DON’T FORGET TO COME OUT AND VISIT OUR ORNAMENTAL GRASS DEPARTMENT IN SEPTEMBER SAVE 30% OFF REGULAR PRICED ORNAMENTAL GRASSES FOR THE WHOLE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER Tel: 416.798.8733 905.794.0555 Fax: 905.794.1311
