Rideau Woodland Ramble - 2026

 

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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
Big Bluestem are perfect for providing height and colour to the garden, coming into prime a little earlier than other ornamental grasses. The foliage of 'Blackhawks' emerges deep green to dark purple in spring and deepens to near black by fall.

Clumping

1.5m

60cm

4

29.99 2 gal m26

 

Andropogon gerardii 'Dancing Wind'

 

 

 

 

24.99 1 gal m26

 

Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'
This extraordinary selection of native prairie grass will reach five to six feet tall with dark green foliage that develops purplish-red highlights by late summer, then turns a vivid scarlet red in fall; plant in full sun for best colour.

Clumping

1.8m

1m

3

29.99 2 gal m26

New

Calamagrostis a. 'Karl Foerster'
Karl Foerster Reed Grass. Dark green foliage, pinkish spring flowers maturing to gold.

Clumping Upright

1.2m

1m

4

29.99 2 gal m26

39.99 3 gal m26

49.99 5 gal mr26

 

Carex pensylvanica
Forms a nice ground cover of soft clumps, making it suitable for use as a drought tolerant lawn in shady areas. It greens up early in the spring and grows very well in open woods and woodland margins.

Groundcover

25cm

30cm

3

23.00 1 gal m26

New

Festuca g. 'Beyond Blue'
Forms a dense tuft of bluer-than-blue leaves that remain blue all season. Spikes of tan flowers in early summer. Excellent for mass planting, edging, or in the rock garden. Clumps are easily divided in early spring, and this should be done every 2 to 3 years.

Mounded

30cm

40cm

4

29.99 2 gal m26

 

Hakonechloa m. 'Lemon Zest'
Lemon Zest features bright chartreuse blades with lemon yellow and ivory white variegation. Adds new dimensions of colour and texture to lower light areas and shade gardens. Gently waving with the slightest breeze, adds movement to the landscape, especially when used in a mass planting.

 

30cm

60cm

4

24.99 1 gal m26

New

Hakonechloa m. 'Lime Zest'
Features variegated blades of creamy green and zesty lime with magenta stems. Upright habit. Great companion with dark foliaged plants.

 

45cm

60cm

4

24.99 1 gal m26

New

Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'
The foliage is completely golden. Cascading foliage resembles falling water. Marvelous beside a pond. Try combining it with darker foliage plants like a Heuchera.

Spreading

30cm

30cm

4

24.99 1 gal m26

29.99 2 gal m26

 

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
Foliage is stunning variegated yellow, white and green, turning intense pinkish-red in fall. Grows best in partial to full shade.

Spreading

30cm

30cm

4

24.99 1 gal m26

29.99 2 gal m26

 

Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
Foliage bright red in early summer and remains until autumn.

Spreading

45cm

 

4

23.00 1 gal m26

 

Miscanthus floridulus 'Giganteus'
A very tall upright grower with dark green blades. One of the last miscanthus to bloom mid to late Fall. Flowers are white and 50cm long.

Upright Clumping

2m

 

4

29.99 2 gal m26

 

Miscanthus o. purpurascens
Flame Grass features bold plumes of coral-pink flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. The silver seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. Its grassy leaves are green in colour. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous coppery-bronze in the fall.

Clumping

1.5m

1.2m

3

 



29.99 2 gal m26

49.99 5 gal m26

 

Miscanthus sinensis 'Huron Sunrise'
Green leaves with silver mid-ribs form beautiful clumps, the most outstanding feature of this new cultivar is its flowers. In late summer, a profusion of full, burgundy plumes sweep the sky.

Upright Clumping

1.5m

1m

4

 



49.99 5 gal m26

 

Miscanthus sinensis 'Lady in Red'
Starts the season with deep purple-green foliage that intensifies into vibrant red leaves in autumn. In late summer, it sends up silvery white, feathery plumes with dark purple anthers that float above the foliage, adding airy texture and visual contrast. Its upright, arching habit gives movement and structure to garden beds, borders.

 

1.2m

1m

5

24.99 1 gal wb26

New

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'

 

 

 

 

29.99 2 gal m26

New

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Forms a graceful, upright mound of narrow green foliage, each leaf neatly edged in creamy-white. Clumps have a sturdy, compact habit, well suited to the smaller garden. Coppery-pink plumes appear in late fall.

Upright Clumping

1.2m

90cm

4

 



29.99 2 gal m26

49.99 5 gal m26

 

Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
This variety has large silvery-white flowers over an arching mound of dark green leaves. The foliage dries and turns a light tan shade for the winter. Useful as a specimen, in the border, or for mass planting.

Clumping

1.5m

1m

4

21.99 1 gal p26

New

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Horizontal bands of green and yellow. Feathery beige plumes.

Upright Clumping

1.5m

1.2m

4

 



29.99 2 gal m26

49.99 5 gal m26

 

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
A gracefully arching ornamental grass, with gorgeous dark green blades highlighted by creamy white stripes. Shimmery, silver-white plumes dance atop the foliage mound in the fall. A great choice for textural contrast in perennial or shrub beds.

Clumping

1.8m

90cm

4

21.00 1 gal wb26

29.99 2 gal wb26

 

Miscanthus sinensis 'Volcano'
Miscanthus sinensis 'Volcano' is neat and compact, bringing structure and interest to beds and borders without becoming unruly.

 

80cm

40cm

5

24.99 1 gal wb26

 

Molinia c. 'Variegata'

 

 

 

 

24.99 1 gal m26

 

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Noted for its purplish-black leaves, bell-shaped pink flowers and globular bluish-black berries. Unusual foliage gives rise to additional common names of black mondo grass and black lilyturf for this cultivar.

Mounded

47cm

47cm

6

24.99 1 gal m26

 

Panicum v. 'Prairie Dog'
Prairie Dog Switch Grass grows to 1.2m tall, with cool blue foliage and airy rosy blooms on sturdy stems that are able to withstand heavy snow. Wonderful as a vertical accent in the garden or landscape, or in mass plantings.

 

1.2m

90cm

4

 



29.99 2 gal m26

New

Panicum v. 'Purple Tears'

 

 

 

 

29.99 2 gal m26

New

Panicum v. 'Shenandoah'

 

 

 

 

 



29.99 2 gal m26

New

Panicum v. Prairie Winds 'Cheyenne Sky'
Forms a dense, upright clump of blue-green leaves that turn wine red in early summer. Purple flower panicles appear just above the foliage in late summer.

Upright Clumping

90cm

45cm

4

39.99 3 gal m26

 

Panicum v. Prairie Winds 'Niagara Falls'
This native ornamental grass that appears like a Miscanthus in the landscape with arching foliage, but adds the powder blue colour characteristic of Switch Grass. In fall, sprays of cream seed heads pack the top of the plant.

Clumping

1.2m

1.2m

4

29.00 20cm pot r26

29.99 2 gal m26

 

Panicum v. Prairie Winds 'Totem Pole'
'Totem Pole' forms a very upright column of steel blue foliage and powdery blue stems. In early fall, the top of the clump explodes with golden seed panicles. The narrow base of the plant makes it an ideal candidate for small spaces in the garden that need height and vertical structure.

Upright Clumping

1.8m

1m

4

 



29.99 2 gal m26

 

Pennisetum a. 'Burgundy Bunny'
A miniature version forming an upright clump of narrow, green leaves bearing small, tufted, cream flower plumes in late summer. The leaves show red colour in summer but by fall are completely red, lasting until frost.

Mounded

30cm

30cm

4

24.99 1 gal m26

 

Pennisetum a. 'Hameln'
An attractive grass highlighted by fluffy, buff-coloured plumes that arch above the lush, green fountain of foliage. In fall the foliage turns a lovely golden russet colour. Creates a terrific contrast when used among shrubs or as a backdrop in a perennial bed.

Mounded

60cm

60cm

4

 



29.99 2 gal m26

New

Pennisetum s. 'Rubrum' (Annual)

 

 

 

 

21.99 1 gal wb26

 

Schizachyrium s. 'Standing Ovation'
Spikey bluish-green stems and leaves transition to a sizzling display of oranges, reds, yellows, and purplish-browns in the autumn. Also provides winter interest before cutting back in early spring to make way for new growth.

Upright Clumping

90cm

45cm

4

29.99 2 gal m26

 

Schizachyruum s. 'Ha Ha Tonka'

 

 

 

 

29.99 2 gal m26

New

Schizachyruum s. 'Little Red Fox'

 

 

 

 

24.99 1 gal m26

New

Sporobolus heterolepsis
The leaves form gently rounded hummocks of silver green in the spring and summer with delicate sprays of seed above. The golden colour of the leaves in fall can persist through much of the winter.

Mounded

60cm

45cm

3

23.00 1 gal m26

 



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