Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Plant These Ornamental Grasses

A few weeks ago (okay, almost a month ago), I wrote about ornamental grasses in the winter landscape. Some of you wanted to know more about these plants. Today, I present you with some of my favorite ornamental grasses.

Feather Reed Grass, Photo from Colorado State University Extension

Feather Reed Grass
Feather Reed Grass grows in very vertical clumps. The plant blooms in June, and within a few weeks the seed heads turn golden. They retain this color throughout the rest of the growing season.

Carex, Photo from University of Illinois Extension

Carex
This lower growing ornamental grass (though not actually a grass, these plants are commonly grouped with ornamental grasses) looks great when planted in clumps in the shade or at the front of borders. Carex varieties will need ample water.

If you want to see more ornamental grasses in action, the K-State Research and Extension Center in Olathe, KS has several.

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