5 ornamental grasses for shade
When we think of ornamental grasses, visions of sun-kissed meadows come to mind. But some grasses hail from shadier parts. Here are five to try.
When we think of ornamental grasses, visions of sun-kissed meadows come to mind. But some grasses hail from shadier parts. Here are five to try.
Roses and ornamental grasses in the front garden continue to bloom and prolong the seasonal display, much appreciated in autumn
Favourite among my ornamental grasses is variegated Moor grass, a small clump-forming grass that grows to 18 x 18 inches.
Video shows a range of ornamental grasses for your garden. Beautiful setting of the Niagara Parks Botanical Garden and behind the scenes at major grower.
Ornamental grasses are beginning to shine as we enter the end of summer. Grasses add much to a garden design — verticality, interesting seedheads, warm colours in autumn and architectural interest in winter — but it’s their gentle swaying in a breeze that draws my eye these days.