Grasses

Zig Zag™ Blue Grama Grass is a drought-tolerant grama grass with fine texture and distinctive seed heads. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4; approximately -30°F to -20°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 1–3 ft. tall × 1–2 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Summer into fall.

Available Pot Sizes

#1 — 1 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Yaku Jima Maiden Grass is a maiden grass selected for graceful arching foliage and showy late-season flower plumes. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5; approximately -20°F to -10°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 4–6 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall, with plumes persisting into winter.

Available Pot Sizes

#1 — 1 gallon pot
#3 — 3 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Variegated Liriope is a durable grass-like perennial with strappy foliage and upright flower spikes. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 6; approximately -10°F to 0°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 12–18 in. tall × 12–24 in. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer, followed by dark berries on many selections.

Available Pot Sizes

#1 — 1 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Variegated Japanese Silver Grass is a maiden grass selected for graceful arching foliage and showy late-season flower plumes. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4; approximately -30°F to -20°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 4–6 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall, with plumes persisting into winter.

Available Pot Sizes

#3 — 3 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

The Blues Little Bluestem is a little bluestem selected for upright native texture and excellent fall color. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4; approximately -30°F to -20°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 18–36 in. tall × 18–30 in. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall, with colorful stems and seed heads.

Available Pot Sizes

#1 — 1 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Shenandoah Switch Grass is a switchgrass with upright foliage, airy seed heads, and dependable fall color. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4; approximately -30°F to -20°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 3–5 ft. tall × 2–4 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall.

Available Pot Sizes

#3 — 3 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Saybrook Gold® Juniper Wreath is a rush with upright architectural stems that performs well in moist soils and water-garden settings. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4; approximately -30°F to -20°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 1–3 ft. tall × 1–2 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Summer; flowers are subtle and foliage provides the primary texture.

Available Pot Sizes

#2 — 2 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Rosy Muhly Grass is a muhly grass prized for airy flower clouds and fine-textured foliage. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 6; approximately -10°F to 0°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 3–4 ft. tall × 3–4 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall.

Available Pot Sizes

#1 — 1 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Red Silver Maiden Grass is a maiden grass selected for graceful arching foliage and showy late-season flower plumes. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4; approximately -30°F to -20°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 4–6 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall, with plumes persisting into winter.

Available Pot Sizes

#1 — 1 gallon pot
#3 — 3 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Red October Big Bluestem is a warm-season bluestem grass with upright texture, colorful stems, and strong fall interest. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 3; approximately -40°F to -30°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 4–6 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall, with seed heads persisting into winter.

Available Pot Sizes

3DP — 3 gallon deep pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Red Head Fountain Grass is a fountain grass known for arching foliage and soft bottlebrush-like flower plumes. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5; approximately -20°F to -10°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 2–4 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Midsummer into fall.

Available Pot Sizes

#1D — #1 deep nursery pot
3DP — 3 gallon deep pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Prairie Dropseed is a prairie dropseed with fine-textured foliage and airy, fragrant seed heads. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 3; approximately -40°F to -30°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 2–4 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall.

Available Pot Sizes

#1 — 1 gallon pot
#3 — 3 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Prairie Blues Little Bluestem is a little bluestem selected for upright native texture and excellent fall color. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 3; approximately -40°F to -30°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 18–36 in. tall × 18–30 in. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall, with colorful stems and seed heads.

Available Pot Sizes

#1 — 1 gallon pot
#3 — 3 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Porcupine Grass is a maiden grass selected for graceful arching foliage and showy late-season flower plumes. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4; approximately -30°F to -20°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 4–6 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall, with plumes persisting into winter.

Available Pot Sizes

#3 — 3 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Pink Flamingos Muhly Grass is a muhly grass prized for airy flower clouds and fine-textured foliage. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 6; approximately -10°F to 0°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 3–4 ft. tall × 3–4 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall.

Available Pot Sizes

#3 — 3 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Overdam Feather Reed Grass is an upright feather reed grass valued for vertical structure and long-lasting seed heads. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 3; approximately -40°F to -30°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 4–6 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Early to midsummer, with upright plumes persisting into winter.

Available Pot Sizes

#3 — 3 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

Northwind Switch Grass is a switchgrass with upright foliage, airy seed heads, and dependable fall color. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4; approximately -30°F to -20°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 3–5 ft. tall × 2–4 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall.

Available Pot Sizes

#1 — 1 gallon pot
#3 — 3 gallon pot
#5 — 5 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.

N/S Buttered Popcorn Prairie Dropseed is a prairie dropseed with fine-textured foliage and airy, fragrant seed heads. It adds movement and texture to sunny borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscape designs.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5; approximately -20°F to -10°F.
Expected Mature Size: Approximately 2–4 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide.
Bloom Season: Late summer into fall.

Available Pot Sizes

#3 — 3 gallon pot

Spring 2027 Presale Information

Product availability is updated weekly based on our growers' current inventory. Because availability can change between updates, presale orders are not guaranteed and individual plants or quantities may be canceled if they become unavailable.

All Spring 2027 Presale plants are for pickup at Gatewoods during the pickup week selected at checkout. Plants not picked up by the end of the selected pickup week will be released for sale in our retail garden center.