by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Ornamental Grasses
Full Sun Low Water Mature Size: 2’X 2’ Blooming Season: Fall Color: Pink to red Little bluestem is a key component of much of the prairie grassland throughout the West, where it goes unnoticed until late in the year when its strong color contrast of scarlet or pink...
by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Ornamental Grasses
Full Sun, Part Shade Medium Water Mature Size: 4’X 3’ Blooming Season: Summer Flower Color: Hazy pink-purple There are many named cultivars of Switchgrass, all variations on the theme of tall upright leaf blades crowned in late summer with a haze of lacy seed heads....
by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Ornamental Grasses
Full Sun Low Water Mature Size: 24”X 24” Plant this ornamental grass where a gentle breeze will sway it as the late afternoon sun shines through from behind. Stipa grows well in all kinds of soils and is very water thrifty once established. Good in wildflower gardens,...
by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Turf
Full Sun Medium Water Mature Size: 3- 8” This native prairie grass is an excellent replacement for water thirsty Kentucky Bluegrass. Buffalo Grass doesn’t tolerate a lot of shade, but when grown in a sunny location it forms a durable turf able to withstand...
by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Turf
Full Sun Low Water Mature Size: 4-12” Blue Grama is another warm season grass that thrives in New Mexico. Its thin pale green blades give a Blue Grama lawn a pleasing, fine texture. Its distinctive seed heads, which appear in mid to late summer, resemble tiny purplish...
