Ornamental grass may not be the showstoppers of the ... Almost indestructible ground cover for dry shade, forming mats of lightly variegated evergreen leaves that look attractive all year round.

When you first start planning a container garden, it's likely your mind is preoccupied with the endless number of bright florals to choose from. Structural and textural plants, like grasses for ...

Ornamental grasses can also add interest ... some interesting design effects in fairly heavy shade with its golden variegated foliage. It can be so brilliant, yet graceful, that in a dark corner ...

Deciduous ornamental grasses add interest in all seasons ... as does ‘Little Honey’, the variegated version of the same plant. My favorite fountain grass is Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley ...

Although many gardeners think of grass as that plant that has to mowed every week, there are many species of grass that rival any garden flower for beauty and grace. Many ornamental grasses have ...

Ornamental grasses are one of my favorite plants ... Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' Maiden Grass: Creamy white and green variegated foliage topped by reddish effervescences.

The list goes on and on for the different varieties of ornamental grasses you may wish to try with interesting variegated foliage, ornamental plumes, fall color and subtle textural differences.

Q: I've noticed a few local churches and commercial landscapes with very tall (7- to 10-foot at least) pampas-looking grass with very ... striped and silver-variegated types.

Maidengrass (Miscanthus sinensis) is a very common ornamental grass which is very easy to grow. Its characteristics include narrow, arching foliage (many variegated selections are available ...

This perennial ornamental has narrow silvery-green ... sinensis `Variegatus,' or variegated Japanese silver grass, has ribbonlike green foliage with white stripes. It forms a 4- to 6-foot, loose ...

What: Miscanthus sinensis “Gold Bar” sets the new standard for golden variegated ornamental grasses. This show-stopper has a multitude of dramatic gold stripes that cut across the grass blades.