Ornamental Grasses


 

Ornamental Grasses are so versatile. They can be used as bold specimen plants or large massed plantings waving in the breeze, as a low groundcover or edging, in a border or growing in containers. Some grasses are grown for their green, gold, red, cream or white foliage that is sometimes banded or striped. Others are grown for their showy plumes, spikes or seed heads. Several varieties provide lasting interest throughout winter. Ornamental Grasses combine well with almost any kind of plant. Upright, tall grasses create linear interest, especially when used towards the back of a border. Medium-sized grasses may be massed together or integrated into a perennial or mixed border design. Grasses that are low-growing are ideal for edging around shrubs or combining with spreading evergreens. Ornamental Grasses grow in height from 2-3' for dwarf grasses to 5-7' for tall grasses and grow in width from 1-2' to 4-5'.