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Growing ornamental grasses next to hydrangeas can add tons of texture and interest. These gorgeous grasses will thrive in ...
Selig plants ornamental grasses both in landscapes and containers. In landscapes, she often designs with sun, ... For pots, she suggested purple fountain grass, Pennisetum rubrum.
Think outside the turf box and consider beautiful ornamental grasses. They'll add dramatic effects to any landscape or garden.
Ornamental grasses and grass-like plants are valued in home landscapes for their hardiness, ease of care, dramatic appearance, and the wide variety of colors, textures and sizes available.
Deciduous ornamental grasses add interest in all seasons. The leaves on many turn glorious shades of orange, purple or gold in fall; their showy flower spikes often persist until spring; and the ...
Purple fountain grass is native to Africa, Asia and areas of the Middle East. It is a perennial in areas where the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees F (Zone 9), and there are areas in ...
P. virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’ is more petite, growing to about 3 feet tall, with blue-green leaves that turn wine-red in summer, topped by purple flower panicles. Both grasses are drought ...
Karl Foerster feather reed grass, one of the most popular ornamental grasses, is a familiar sight here in the Midwest. It's used extensively, both in home gardens and in commercial landscapes.
Ornamental grasses get no respect, according to some garden experts. "People are captivated by plants with big, showy, colorful flowers like peonies and iris," said Mary Hockenberry Meyer ...
While flowers most often play the role of show queens in our gardens, don’t discount the wow factor of native and adapted ornamental grasses in Central Texas. Even colorful, blooming gardens ...
Ornamental grasses are an often-overlooked group of herbaceous perennials that thrive here, and will add beauty to your landscape with minimal effort. Ornamental grass can be a perennial delight ...