Botanical Creations Nursery Plant List

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General Plant Information

Click on a letter below to see in depth info for each plant

(Please note that this is NOT a list of our plant material on hand, just plant information)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W - Z

Germander

Teucrium chamaedrys

This low herb has small green leaves & purple flowers in summer. Great for edging or in a rock garden.

- purple

H x W - 1 - 2'

Ginko Biloba, Maidenhair Tree

Ginko biloba

A tough yet beautiful survivor with a stately pyramidal form. It's unique fan-shaped foliage takes on a warm, golden yellow color in fall.

H x W - 80'x40'

1.75"

Goat's Beard, Dwarf

Aruncus aethusifolius

This great little groundcover has finely dissected foliage & airy white flowers in summer.

- white

H x W - 8"

Goldenrod, Fireworks

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'

Compact, clump-forming plant producing yellow flowers that appear like fireworks over red-tinged foliage. Blooms August to September.

- yellow

Grass, Adagio Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'

A smaller Maiden Grass, Adagio is perfect for the smaller garden. Fine silver foliage & pink flowers that turn white. Any of the Miscanthus work well en masse or as a specimen planting.*See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- pink

H x W - 4'

Grass, Autumn Light Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis 'Autumn Light'

Another striking grass with pink flowers in summer & fall. *See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- pink

H x W - 6 - 8'

Grass, Black Mondo

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Though technically not a grass, this little cutesy has grass - like foliage - of BLACK!! Tiny lavender flowers followed by black bulbils. Needs protection from afternoon sun. Great with pink Geranium.*See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- lavender

H x W - 12"

Grass, Bluttenwonder Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis 'Bluttenwonder'

Beautiful blue tinged foliage is the highlight of this grass. Silvery tan flowers. *See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- tan

H x W - 4 - 6'

Grass, Cabaret Variegated Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cabaret'

Considered one of the boldest of the variegated Miscanthus, this grass has leaves of green with creamy - white centers. Blooms late September with a pink tinge. Any of the Miscanthus work well en masse or as a specimen planting.*See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- pink tan

H x W - 8'+

Grass, Cosmopolitan Variegated Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'

Cosmopolitan has wide blades striped with green & white. Upright habit. *See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- pink

H x W - 7'

Grass, Dallas Blues Switch

Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues'

Blue leaves & larger size describe this Switch Grass. *See cultural info at back of catalog for care. Drought - tolerant.

- tan

H x W -3 - 7'

Grass, Dewey Blue Switch

Panicum amarum 'Dewey Blue'

Blue leaves & fountain like habit characterize this Switch Grass. *See cultural info at back of catalog for care. Drought - tolerant.

- tan

H x W -3 - 4'

Grass, Elijah Blue Fescue

Festuca ovina glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Elijah Blue forms striking, small tufts of silvery blue foliage. Drought - tolerant. See Cultural Info in back for care.

- blue

H x W - 6 - 8"

Grass, Flame

Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurescens

This Miscanthus has beautiful mauve fall foliage and early-blooming, reddish flower heads that turn to tan. Upright habit makes this a good one for smaller areas or en masse.*See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- white

H x W - 4 - 5'

Grass, Golden Japanese Forest

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

A grass for the shade garden. Spectacular bright yellow and green variegated leaves cascade gracefully all in the same direction.

H x W - 12"x36"

Grass, Gracillimus Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

This is the grass typically thought of as Maiden Grass. Graceful narrow leaves are topped by coppery flowers in fall. *See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- coppery red

H x W - 6'

Grass, Graziella Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella'

This is the grass typically thought of as Maiden Grass. Graceful narrow leaves are topped by white flowers in fall. *See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- white

H x W - 4 - 6'

Grass, Hameln Dwarf Fountain

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

Great for smaller gardens, this short, to 2', grass has cute 'bunny tail' flowers from August - October.*See cultural info at back of catalog for care. Drought - tolerant.

- tan

H x W - 2' x2'

Grass, Heavy Metal Switch

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

This Switch grass has glaucous blue leaves & a very upright habit..*See cultural info at back of catalog for care. Drought - tolerant.

- pink; August - September

H x W - 5'

Grass, Japanese Blood (Red Baron)

Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'

This striking grass has blood red leaves, hence the name. Slow grower, no blooms. A must - have.

H x W - 18 - 24"

Grass, Karl Foerster Feather Reed

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

This grass features feathery purple flowers changing to yellow on 5' stems in late summer & fall. Drought - tolerant. See Cultural Info in back for care.

- purple

H x W - 4 - 5' x 2'

Grass, Karley Rose Fountain

Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

This rather hardy Fountain grass grows to 3'. Smoky rose - pink flowers in early summer. Great contrast with large - leaved plants.

- rose - pink

H x W - 3'

Grass, Korean Feather Reed

Calamagrostis arundinacea 'Brachytricha'

This grass has gorgeous purple blue feathery, foxtail like flowers on 4' stems in late summer & fall. Drought - tolerant. See Cultural Info in back for care.

- purple blue

H x W - 4' x 2'

Grass, Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

This native grass has very blue upright foliage on a compact plant. Thrives in heat & humidity. Very tolerant of poor conditions.

H x W - 2 - 3' x 1 - 2'

Grass, Little Bunny

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'

Petite, tuft-forming plants with flat leaf blades and soft-looking flower spikes in a miniature size.

- blush tan

H x W - 12"x12"

Grass, Little Kitten Dwarf Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'

This small and compact grass is perfect for smaller areas or to frame a view without blocking it. Green leaves.*See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- white

H x W - 2 - 3'

Grass, Morning Light

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

One of the more popular varieties, Morning Light glows with the silvery aura it possesses. Flowers are reddish and come later in fall. Will tolerate light shade.*See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- red

H x W - 4 - 5'

Grass, Moudry Fountain

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'

Blackish - purple flowers top this intriguing grass!! Leaves slightly larger and glossier than others.*See cultural info at back of catalog for care. Drought - tolerant.

- black

H x W - 3'

Grass, Overdam Feather Reed

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

This grass features feathery brown flowers on 4' stems in late summer & fall. Variegated cream & green leaves. Drought - tolerant. See Cultural Info in back for care.

- brown

H x W - 5' x 2'

Grass, Pink Muhly

Muhlenbergia capillaris

This native has green leaves of a nondescript nature until fall when it is absolutely covered in wispy pink flower heads. Spectacular en masse!!*See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- pink; mid - late August

H x W - 3' x 3'

Grass, Plume (Ravennae)

Erianthus (Saccharum) ravennae

Tallest of the hardy grasses, similar to the non-hardy Pampas grass. Silvery-white to beige plumes in late summer.

- silvery beige

H x W - 12'x7'

Grass, Porcupine Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'

Almost identical to Zebra Maiden Grass, Strictus has a more upright habit with the same yellow bands on the leaves.*See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- red

H x W - 4 - 5'

Grass, Puenktchen Maiden

Miscanthus sinensis 'Puenktchen

This smaller Maiden Grass, also known as Little Dot, has bands on the leaves like Zebra Grass but a much more erect habit..*See cultural info at back of catalog for care.

- red

H x W - 5'

Grass, Rotstrahlbusch (Red Switch Grass)

Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'

Oldest cultivar and considered the best red with its upright form and green leaves tinged with red that turn bright red in fall. Spreads slowly.

- maroon

H x W - 4'x3'

Grass, Quaking Oat

Chasmanthium latifolium

A smaller grass with unusual nodding seed heads, Quaking Oat can take some shade. See Cultural Info in back for care.

H x W - 3'

Grass, Shenandoah Switch

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Pretty little grass with wispy flowers typical of Switch grasses. Considered the best red fall color.*See cultural info at back of catalog for care. Drought - tolerant.

- red; August - September

H x W - 4'