Abstract: ‘LM600’ is a distinctive cultivar of Lomandra Labill. which is characterized by the combination of a short plant height, a weeping growth habit and fine-textured, dark green foliage. The new variety propagates successfully by division and tissue culture and has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: ‘THEM01’ is a distinctive variety of Themeda trianda which is characterized by a mounded growth habit, a larger plant size, high shoot density, and a high degree of branching of culms which translates to a compact and dense plant habit.

Abstract: ‘LMV200’ is a distinctive variety of Lomandra hystrix which is characterized by the combination of an arched foliage habit and the presence of light yellow to green leaf variegation.

Abstract: ‘NCMS1’ is a new Miscanthus sinensis plant particularly distinguished by its triploid cytotype, low female fertility, and attractive form with showy inflorescences. ‘NCMS1’ provides an attractive and highly infertile alternative to diploid cultivars where reseeding and naturalization is a concern.

Abstract: Arundo donax ‘Nile Fiber’ is a new and unique cultivar characterized by its lack of serrated leaf margins, vigorous growth, dark purple bands below node sections, thick wall, ease in propagation, and usefulness in biomass production such as producing superior fiber for making pulp and paper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct cultivar of Phyllostachys edulis named ‘BSM-002’, generally characterized by its rigorous growth rate and high biomass yield, compared to the control species.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct cultivar of Bambusa oldhamii named ‘BSO-001’, generally characterized by its rigorous growth rate and high biomass yield, compared to the control species.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct cultivar of Phyllostachys edulis named ‘BSM-001’, generally characterized by its rigorous growth rate and high biomass yield, compared to the control species.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct cultivar of Phyllostachys nigra named ‘BSH-001’, generally characterized by its rigorous growth rate and high biomass yield, compared to the control species.

Abstract: Miscanthus plant ‘MSU MFL1’ is a new and distinct variety of giant miscanthus, characterized by vigorous growth and its usefulness as an effective biomass grass that yields, on average, two to three times more tons per acre than switchgrass, the predominant biomass grass.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Lomandra plant named ‘Lomlon’ that is characterized by narrow flat green leaves, the absence of dead or brown leaves and vigorous growth in a variety of soil types.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of ornamental grass named Panicum virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’ with compact habit, erect culms and foliage and becoming concord-grape colored, suitable as a potted plant, for multi-seasonal interest mass or specimen landscaping, and for cut flower arrangements.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Festuca glauca, ‘Casca11’, characterized its cascading foliage that is intensely silver-blue in color with the coloration retained throughout the growing season, and its tolerance to heat and humidity and drought.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Miscanthus named ‘MBS 0006’ generally characterized by its rigorous growth rate, high biomass yield and high tiller density, and/or improved cold tolerance.

Abstract: A newly discovered, and asexually propagated genotype of Seashore Paspalum turfgrass with a distinct set of agronomic, horticultural, morphological, and insect resistant traits.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Carex oshimensis, ‘Everoro’, characterized its foliage that is variegated with leaf centers that are golden yellow in color and wide margins that are dark green in color, its compact clump-forming growth habit, its ability to be readily propagated by rhizome division and basal cuttings, and its hardiness at least in U.S.D.A. Zones 6 to 9.

Abstract: Miscanthus plant ‘MSU MFL1’ is a new and distinct variety of giant Miscanthus, characterized by vigorous growth and its usefulness as an effective biomass grass that yields, on average, two to three times more tons per acre than switchgrass, the predominant biomass grass.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Miscanthus plant named ‘MBS 1001’, characterized by its vigorous growth rate, top leaf height, green-colored leaves, high biomass yield and high tiller density.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Miscanthus plant named ‘MBS 7003’, generally characterized by its vigorous growth rate, top leaf height, green-colored leaves, high biomass yield and high tiller density.

Abstract: A new and distinct Carex phyllocephala plant characterized by variegated leaves with a dark center stripes and white to cream margins, small, multi-crowned, low mounding habit, and good vigor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Panicum virgatum, ‘Cape Breeze’, that is characterized by its foliage that is deep green in color in summer and turns green with purple-red tips in the fall with foliage coloration retained late in the growing season, its early blooming habit, its inflorescence that are golden tan in color, its compact plant habit, and its good resistance to Puccinia emaculata rust.

Abstract: A new, distinct Andropogon gerardii plant as shown and described, characterized by darker green colored foliage, uniform red fall color and a height of 150-180 cm.

Abstract: A new and distinct gamagrass, which is the product of a cross between gamagrass, Tripsacum dactyloides, and a Zea-Tripsacum recombinant. This plant is fertile, has proven to be cross compatible with Zea mays L. and Tripsacum sp., and offers an avenue to expand the gene pool for commercial corn varieties. The instant plant is perennial with well developed rhizomes, aerenchyma tissue in its roots, high carbohydrate and sugar content, abundant seed and prolific vegetation production, traits that give it improved value as a forage crop and biofuel feedstock.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Koeleria glauca, ‘Cornish Blue’, that is characterized by its foliage that is variegated with thin green centers and wide creamy white margins.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Carex oshimensis, ‘Everdi’, characterized its dwarf plant habit and its dark green foliage.

Abstract: Arundo donax ‘Nile Fiber’ is a new and unique cultivar characterized by its lack of serrated leaf margins, vigorous growth, dark purple bands below node sections, thick wall, ease in propagation, and usefulness in biomass production such as producing superior fiber for making pulp and paper.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Schizachyrium scoparium, ‘Standing Ovation’, that is characterized by its wide leaf blades, its foliage that is blue in color with red tips throughout the growing season and changing to red and maroon in fall, and turning brown very late in the season, and its upright and rigid plant habit that is retained without lodging when plants are grown in rich soils or during container production.

Abstract: The new variety Pennisetum ‘Tift 26’ is provided. The new and distinct variety has high ornamental value, cold tolerance for short periods of time, and disease resistance. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.

Abstract: The new variety Pennisetum ‘Tift 11’ is provided. The new and distinct variety has high ornamental value, cold tolerance for short periods of time, and disease resistance. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.

Abstract: The new variety Pennisetum ‘Tift 10’ is provided. The new and distinct variety has high ornamental value, cold tolerance for short periods of time, and disease resistance. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.

Abstract: The new variety Pennisetum ‘Tift 118’ is provided. The new and distinct variety has high ornamental value, cold tolerance for short periods of time, and disease resistance. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.

Abstract: The new variety Pennisetum ‘Tift 15’ is provided. The new and distinct variety has high ornamental value, cold tolerance for short periods of time, and disease resistance. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.

Abstract: The new variety Pennisetum ‘Tift 40’ is provided. The new and distinct variety has high ornamental value, cold tolerance for short periods of time, and disease resistance. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Carex oshimensis, ‘Everlime’, characterized by its dwarf plant habit, its foliage that is variegated with deep green centers and lime green margins, and its robust growth habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Cortaderia selloana named ‘Blue Bayou’, that is characterized by its narrow foliage that is tinted blue in color, its average foliar height of 1.2 m, average foliar width of 1.5 m, and average bloom height of 2 m, its multiple blooms in the first spring of growth from culm divisions made in the fall or winter or from tissue cultured plants planted in fall, and its clean foliage with no disease or leaf spot observed and its flowers that are white to creamy white in color.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Carex oshimensis, ‘Eversheen’, characterized its dwarf plant habit, its foliage that is variegated with green-yellow centers and deep green margins, and its robust growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct, vigorous cultivar of Panicum virgatum named ‘Hot Rod’ characterized by an upright growth habit and the development of red purple color in late spring early summer. The early development of color adds early season value as an ornamental.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carex plant named ‘ET CRX01’, characterized by its relatively compact and broad outwardly arching plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; long lanceolate variegated leaves with green-colored centers and white-colored margins; and good postproduction longevity and garden performance.

Abstract: A new, distinct Andropogon gerardii plant as shown and described, characterized by a more upright plant with a height of 130-150 cm, dark green colored foliage with red tips most of the growing season, and burgundy red fall color that turns scarlet.

Abstract: A new, distinct Andropogon gerardii plant as shown and described, characterized by thinner dark green foliage below flower stems reaching a height of 140-160 cm, and maroon red fall color.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Schizachyrium scoparium, ‘Prairie Munchkin’, that is characterized by its upright plant habit that does not lodge, its foliage that is blue in color changing to a maroon-orange color in the fall, and its height of 90 cm in bloom.

Abstract: ‘NCMS1’ is a new Miscanthus sinensis plant particularly distinguished by its triploid cytotype, low female fertility, and attractive form with showy inflorescences. ‘NCMS1’ provides an attractive and highly infertile alternative to diploid cultivars where reseeding and naturalization is a concern.

Abstract: A new, distinct Pennisetum alopecuroides plant as shown and described, characterized by thick red inflorescences on 85 cm stems that start in Mid August in northern Illinois.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of a novel clone of Vetiver [Vetveria zizaniodes (L) Nash. syn. Chrysopogon zizaniodes (L.) Roberty; family Poaceae], named ‘CIMAP-KHUS 40’ characterised by somatic chromosome number 4x=40, larger stomata, fast growing deep penetrating roots, and seed infertility disabling its spread as a weed. This clone has unique ISSR and RAPD profiles that serve as DNA-fingerprints, and is developed from a unique diploid plant (2n=20). The invention document details all the pertinent data relating to this clone, its biological features and usefulness, and the method of its development.

Abstract: ‘THEM01’ is a distinctive variety of Themeda trianda which is characterized by a mounded growth habit, a larger plant size, high shoot density, and a high degree of branching of culms which translates to a compact and dense plant habit.

Abstract: A new, distinct Andropogon gerardii plant as shown and described, characterized by a more upright plant with a height of 140-170 cm, yellow-green colored foliage with red tips and joints, and red fall color that turns scarlet, compared to parent plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental Miscanthus sinensis plant named ‘Oktoberfest’ early blooming dark red-purple flowers on large showy spikes. The short wide foliage develops a deep purple-red color later in the summer that holds the color well into fall. The habit is narrow with upright foliage that begins arching toward the middle of the length.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental Miscanthus sinensis plant named ‘Autumn Anthem’ useful in the landscape en masse, small group or single specimen with dense upright culms and arching foliage having dark green summer color and white midribs. The flower habit is a tall dome outline emerging in late summer and effective through the winter changing from a silly pink to airy creamy tan-colored.

Abstract: A new and distinct plant cultivar of little bluestem plant, Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Twilight Zone’ has a dense, upright habit with long arching foliage. Early foliage coloration becomes nearly a silvery mauve-purple by mid-summer that develops brighter purple highlights by early fall. The distal leaves continue up the culm to subtend the rachis in prominent fashion and produce a dense, full, foliar effect. The flowers remain effective with reddish-purple tinting into winter.

Abstract: A new and distinct plant cultivar of little bluestem plant, Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Smoke Signal’ has a columnar, upright habit that resists lodging or arching. The foliage develops scarlet-red tones in late summer and becomes deep red-purple by early fall. The flowers remain effective with reddish-brown coloration into winter.