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Annual Ornamental Grasses
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ – There are more than a few gardeners out there who wish this that this exotic-looking tender grass would survive the winters here, but such is not the case. Purple Fountain Grass bears large purplish-pink plumes from … Continue reading
Specimen Ornamental Grasses
Cortaderia selloana ‘Rosea’ (syn. ‘Rosa Feder’) – Pink Pampas Grass is actually incredibly beautiful, the only problem being that it is much more tender than the species. The silvery-pink plumes literally gleam in the morning sun, standing high above the … Continue reading
Ornamental Grasses for Containers
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ – This brightly variegated form of Japanese Forest Grass grows 12 to 20″ tall, is herbaceous and features attractive autumn tones of pink and red. The shade planter shown is a combination of evergreen sword fern (Polystichum … Continue reading
Compact Ornamental Grasses
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ – As far as I’m concerned, this is the ‘King’ of Pennisetums in regards to hardiness and reliability. ‘Hameln’ covers itself with silvery-white (maturing to buff) bottlebrush flowers that look spectacular in the setting sun and even … Continue reading
Evergreen Ornamental Grasses
Carex ‘Ice Dance’ – A versatile sedge that works equally well in planters, wet soils and shaded gardens – it even tolerates some sun with even moisture. ‘Ice Dance’ does creep a little but that is what makes it a … Continue reading
