Mix them with pink, blue, and white-flowered plants for a more traditional look. Combine them with acid greens, reds, and oranges to create a striking pot or border display. Purple grasses complement whites and pastels and work well in a variety of color schemes. Ornamental grasses have leaves and inflorescences that offer a mesmerizing charm when fall and winter sunshine reflects off them as backlight. But because of their low maintenance needs, drought tolerance, and long periods of visual interest, gardeners began more and more to incorporate grasses into their gardens. Height: In leaf – 30-90cm, in flower 90cm-2.Ornamental grasses used to be rare in landscaped gardens. Perennial companions: Aster, Eupatorium, Echinacea, Boltonia asteroides, Rudbeckia, Helianthus, Japanese anemones, Chyrsanthemum, AconitumĬolour: Green to variegated, yellow- golden-orange in autumn, flowers: tinged bronze to purple to tan as they mature Special effects: Fountain effect, tall, dense hedge, Foil for flowers Hosta, SalviaĬolour: Green to variegated foliage, flowers: white, silver or buff, often pink-tinged Perennial companions: Geranium, Helleborus, Heuchera, Phlox, Sedum, Stachys, Astilbe. Special effects: Soften and define edges, support or accent plant Perennial companions: Purple Agastache, Salvias, Liatris, Coreopsis, Heliopsis, Echinacea, Eryngium, Echinops, Rudbeckia, upright Sedums Special effects: Strong vertical line, back of border Solid yellow or striped leaved varieties look fabulous contrasted with dark-leaved purple heuchera, or blue-leaved hostas. The slender, arching leaves create a flowing effect, lovely around larger mounded plants, or upright perennials. How to use: Perfect for hostas and other woodland perennials. Plants spread slowly by rhizomes, and can be divided when dormant. Hakonechloa likes part-shade in average-to-moist, well-drained soil. Many green-leaved cultivars turn orangey or red. As autumn approaches, variegated cultivars develop pink or reddish-purple colours. This elegant grass is the perfect partner for woodland perennials. It does best in sun or light shade in a moist, well-drained soil. It mixes well in a more informal bed with bulbs and perennials, and in permanent landscapes with shrubs. While young, it has an erect habit, but gradually it forms a vase-like shape as the leaves arch over, curling at the tips. ![]() Video: Hitching a ride on Auckland’s food waste collection truckĬarex buchani: This variety has striking, copper-bronze foliage. The tiny, greenish flowers are usually tinged purple, hence the name. This elegant, perennial grass has very soft, lush leaves and airy flower heads, which add texture and movement to a perennial garden. How to use: Wind grass is a great choice for informal plantings with flowering perennials, either as an accent or a backdrop. Easily propagated by seed (it will self-seed if happy) or division. Comb back dead leaves and cut back every two years for a fresh look. It likes a medium-to-light, well-drained soil in sun or light shade, but unlike many grasses, it will tolerate clay. ![]() It’s suitable for mass planting, erosion control on dry hillsides, and gravel beds. Anemanthele is fast-growing, usually evergreen, versatile and easy to grow. In autumn-winter, the leaves develop irregular streaks of copper, orange and bronze. These hang down, almost touching the ground. Elegant, arching, dark green, thread-like leaves are followed in summer by sprays of rosy flowers. This has a loose, wavy fountain-like habit and lovely colour effects. ![]() M sinensis Zebrinus: The yellow-banded leaves of Zebrinus (see below) go well with bright yellow flowers like Solidago.Īnemanthele lessoniana syn.
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