Category Archives: Ornamental Grasses

Running Bamboo

Posted on February 27, 2012 by soulofagardener

Semiarundinaria fastuosa – Narihira or Temple Bamboo makes a good informal hedge or screen due to its density and averages about 20-25′ tall at maturity in coastal gardens. The young culms (1.5″ diameter) are deep green, turning reddish as they … Continue reading →

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Annual Ornamental Grasses

Posted on October 13, 2011 by soulofagardener

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 →

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Specimen Ornamental Grasses

Posted on October 4, 2011 by soulofagardener

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 →

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Ornamental Grasses for Containers

Posted on September 27, 2011 by soulofagardener

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 →

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Compact Ornamental Grasses

Posted on September 19, 2011 by soulofagardener

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 →

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Evergreen Ornamental Grasses

Posted on September 11, 2011 by soulofagardener

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 →

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