Pick ornamental grasses for surefire success in your landscape. These low-care plants look good even in the winter garden.
The Beauty of Ornamental Grasses
( Lagurus ovatus ) This diminutive, delicate grass makes up in charm what it lacks in stature. It grows to just 18 inches but bears adorable, fuzzy "bunny tail" flower heads most of the season. Zones 9-10. ( Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila') This beauty's 6-foot-tall blooms coincide with those of
"… Eulalia grass ( Miscanthus sinensis , Zones … Rubra') Japanese blood grass forms loose clumps … Zones 7-10. ( Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus') Zebra grass is a cultivar of … eulalia grass ( Miscanthus sinensis , Zones …"
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Keeping Ornamental Grasses Happy
… t have an abundance of time to maintain your garden, ornamental grasses are a perfect plant choice. Most species are not picky … drained soil and a sunny exposure. Plant a clump-forming ornamental grass as you would any perennial, giving it a boost of compost …
Ornamental Grasses for Every Nook
… left) walks on the wild side at the heels of its refined neighbors: sedum, bergenia, and heuchera. Cast ornamental grasses in the role of noble savages in your landscape, adding a touch of untamable wilderness or prairie to otherwise …
Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape
Ornamental grasses rarely steal the show, but their … purpleblushed flower heads in summer. Cast ornamental grasses in the role of noble savages in your … of fresh foliage. Morning Light miscanthus casts a silvery spray over its companions …
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15 Ways to Use Ornamental Grasses in Your Landscape
… a few varieties of miscanthus look great with black … other hardscapes, ornamental grasses can soften their look … example, a mass of miscanthus softens the concrete … bees. Don't limit ornamental grasses to beds and borders …
The most popular ornamental grass , feather reedgrass offers a distinct … in the perennial border. Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' Growing Conditions … catches them just right. Name: Miscanthus sinensis Growing Conditions: Full …
No-Fail Perennials of the Northeast
… plants for any bed or border, ornamental grasses offer four-season interest. Miscanthus (sometimes called maiden grass ) is among the easiest to grow … in the landscape. Plant Name: Miscanthus sinensis Growing Conditions …
Winter Landscape Tips from the Test Garden
… Glauca Procumbens'). Ornamental grasses left unsheared are a vital … color and texture, taller ornamental grasses add movement to the winter … Garden, the tall fronds of maiden grass ( Miscanthus sinensis ) sway gracefully …
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… texture in this planting. An ornamental grass plays beautifully against … in this combo; a stately ornamental grass rises above mounding plants … golden skirt of leaves. A. Maiden grass ( Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light …
… tolerate heat and drought. With the exception of the billowy ornamental grass , the plants included here stay under 2 feet in height … blooms. Enjoy. Gardeners are just beginning to discover ornamental grasses and their majestic contribution to home landscapes. These …
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