Diamond Grass

Diamond Grass

Stately Ornamental Grass

The name of this stunning ornamental comes from the way morning light catches the dew, creating hundreds of sparkling gems on the stems. It has a graceful upright habit in full sun, but it even performs well in full shade, growing up to 4 ft. high. Blooms from midsummer on, making a wonderful focal point for the fall season. Potted plants. Zones 4-10.

Zone 4 - 10 (-30 F) Known to thrive in Minnesota
Height Up to 4 feet when in flower.
Shade Required Full sun to shade. Will bloom in full shade, but is more stately in full sun.

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Botanical Name: Calamagrostis brachytricha syn, stipa
Height: Up to 4 feet when in flower.
Spacing: 24 - 40 inches.
Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot.
Spread: 18 - 24 inches.
Sun/Shade: Full sun to shade. Will bloom in full shade, but is more stately in full sun.
Color: Purple-red foliage.
Foliage: Narrow, linear flat leaves.
Blooms: Late Summer onward for Winter interest.

Form: Herbaceous perennial.
Flower Form: Long slender flower plumes that open with a smoky purple-red color.
Soil Requirements: Moist fertile soil, but will adapt to many soil types.
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning: Prune in late Winter or early Spring. Trim back before new growth starts.
Comments: Commonly called Diamond Grass for the way the morning light catches the dew and looks as if hundreds of diamonds are sparkling on the flower stems. Stately ornamental grass that will perform in full shade with a somewhat relaxed habit and will serve as a wonderful main focal point for the Fall season. Diamond Grass is somewhat more upright when it is grown in full sun.

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August.

2017 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Blueberries	All Other Fruits	Perennials, Bulbs & Flowers	Trees & Shrubs	Encapsulated Earthworms & Lady Beetles	Seeds
1A-4B	9/20 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	6/20 - 11/3	6/20 - 11/3
5A	9/20 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	6/20 - 11/3	6/20 - 11/3
5B	9/20 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	6/20 - 11/3	6/20 - 11/3
6A & 6B	9/20 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	6/20 - 11/3	6/20 - 11/3
7A & 7B	9/20 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/13	6/20 - 11/3	6/20 - 11/3
8A & 8B	9/20 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/13	6/20 - 11/3	6/20 - 11/3
9A-10B	9/20 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/3	9/5 - 11/13	6/20 - 11/3	6/20 - 11/3
Last Order Date	All Grow Zones: Oct 30, 2017

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