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Blue Joint Grass
THis stuff is awesome.
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Blue Joint Grass
excellent product
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Love it
Flowing in the wind, growing wild, it looks amazing!
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Shipping Information
We ship all plants usps priority mail. They arrive to most locations within 2-3 days. We package all plants to retain moisture to up to 10 days in transit. All plants ships from our warehouses in Tennessee. All plants are grown and shipped from out Altamont (zip) 37301 location. We do drop ship for re-sellers also for those wanting to resell our plants.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
All plants are dug and immediately taken to our warehouse and tera-sorb moisture retention gel is applied to the roots and then wrapped in plastic to retain superior moisture for transit. They are placed in corogated cardboard shipping boxes for protection when shipped
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Upon receipt of your plants, unpack and unwrap the roots and mist with water. Plant within 24-48 hours. If you can not plant within this time frame, put your plants in a cool location (ex- basement, garage or cellar) and water the roots daily. Cover them back up with the plastic so they will not dry out until you can plant them. After planted, water every evening after the sun goes down for 5 days.
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Description
Blue Joint Grass - Calamagrostis canadensis is one of the Most Popular Herbs on the Planet
Blue Joint Grass is a perennial fresh season grass and is one of the most popular herbs on the market. It is tall, robust, resilient, and beautiful with long leaf blades. The name Blue Joint is derived from the purplish-blue nodes on the plant's stems. Seedheads are narrow and tall and may be loose or dense. It increases, especially in the first year. It thrives in moist soil. It flowers in late June or July and sees maturity in late Summer. It is beautiful purplish-blue when in bloom and becomes tan as the season progresses.
Blue Joint Grass can Tolerate a Temporary Flood and a Variety of Weather Conditions
Blue Joint Grass plant can tolerate a temporary spring flood up to 6 inches and can withstand saturation of water up to twenty-four hours. It is known to provide soil stability in wet areas. Aside from thriving in moist soil, Blue Joint Grass also possess some degree of shade tolerance but prefers full sunlight. It can withstand Winter weather and can survive temperatures of minus forty to one-hundred degrees Fahrenheit at maturity.
Blue Joint Grass plant is very popular with gardeners and landscapers who like to use it in water gardens. Blue Joint Grass is a beautiful grass for filling in large spaces and does well in a natural landscape. It is very much an independent plant and requires little care. Blue Joint Grass is excellent for adding beauty to walkways and borders. Butterflies and birds find it attractive and it looks beautiful as it sways in the wind. This grass has been said to look like a work of art when it is placed around a lake or pond.
Calamagrostis Canadensis or Bluejoint Grass is a species of grass plant with multiple common names such as blue joint reedgrass, marsh reedgrass, Canadian reedgrass, meadow reedgrass, and marsh pinegrass. It is a perennial that forms in dense, tufted culms and can reach heights of 3 feet.
The light green grass, native to many North American regions, bears small pink-green seeds but is mostly used for green space.
It grows naturally in meadows, plains, and woodlands and can quickly spread to create a luscious, grassy ground cover.
The Bluejoint's namesake derives from the single blue flower that blossoms at its point in June and July. The plant is sustainable in zones three through eight and prefers moist but well-drained soil. It is highly tolerant ranging for cool to warm temperatures and has adapted to many soil types including loam, clay, silt, sand or combination soils.
It should be pruned during the winter months for maximum vitality, but is otherwise easy to grow and low-maintenance, making it a perfect option for ground cover and larger sections of landscaping.
The mature plant has adapted a drought-tolerance and can withstand salinity.
It's height, color, and coverage attract wildlife such as pollinators, rabbits, small birds, and more.
