Growing Ornamental Grasses -- Pictures, Descriptions
Not all ornamental grasses are low-growing. Through my pictures and descriptions of ornamental grasses you'll find examples that are the right height for your landscaping needs: tall, intermediate or low-growing.
Ornamental Grasses in Winter Landscapes
Ornamental grasses add much to our landscapes, year round. But I feel that they really "hit their stride," ironically, when they're dead. That's right: the texture that ornamental grasses provide to winter landscapes is precious, at a time of year when our yards lack visual interest. The pictures of ornamental grasses in this photo gallery will reveal what I mean.
Ornamental grasses add much to our landscapes, year round. But I feel that they really "hit their stride," ironically, when they're dead. That's right: the texture that ornamental grasses provide to winter landscapes is precious, at a time of year when our yards lack visual interest. The pictures of ornamental grasses in this photo gallery will reveal what I mean.
Maiden Grass
Maiden grass miscanthus would be worth growing for its graceful arching form, alone. But this ornamental grass boasts other desirable features, too. This article details those features, while also suggesting how to design with maiden grass in the landscape.
Maiden grass miscanthus would be worth growing for its graceful arching form, alone. But this ornamental grass boasts other desirable features, too. This article details those features, while also suggesting how to design with maiden grass in the landscape.
Liriope Spicata (Lilyturf)
Liriope spicata, also called 'lilyturf' or 'border grass,' is a deer-resistant ornamental grass. Liriope can, indeed, be used as a 'border grass' in areas of dry shade.
Liriope spicata, also called 'lilyturf' or 'border grass,' is a deer-resistant ornamental grass. Liriope can, indeed, be used as a 'border grass' in areas of dry shade.
Blue Fescue Grass
Blue fescue grass (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a drought-tolerant ornamental. Blue fescue grass is grown in planting zones 4-8.
Blue fescue grass (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a drought-tolerant ornamental. Blue fescue grass is grown in planting zones 4-8.
Bamboo Plants FAQ
Although not usually thought of as an "ornamental grass," bamboo plants are, in fact, in the grass family. This FAQ on bamboos provides an introduction on the subject, plus the true facts about imposters such as lucky bamboos and heavenly bamboos.
Although not usually thought of as an "ornamental grass," bamboo plants are, in fact, in the grass family. This FAQ on bamboos provides an introduction on the subject, plus the true facts about imposters such as lucky bamboos and heavenly bamboos.
Ornamental Grass
Learn more about one of the best examples of low-maintenance plants -- the ornamental grasses. Article includes a photo gallery. If there's a small nuisance area on your property that you'd rather not have to mow anymore, consider replacing the lawn grass there with a combination of ornamental grass and mulch.
Learn more about one of the best examples of low-maintenance plants -- the ornamental grasses. Article includes a photo gallery. If there's a small nuisance area on your property that you'd rather not have to mow anymore, consider replacing the lawn grass there with a combination of ornamental grass and mulch.