Perennial Grasses For Use In A Landscape

23/07/2024 16 min
Perennial Grasses For Use In A Landscape

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Ornamental grasses are an excellent way to add height, movement, colour and contrast to your year round landscape. This week we hear about some of Keith’s favourite varieties and how to incorporate them into your garden.Most grasses are easy to grow and require minimal attention provided they have reasonable soil. Preferring full sun but some will tolerate part shade. Once established they are drought tolerant and rarely prone to pests or disease.Keith recommends cutting grasses back almost to the ground at the end of winter. Can be then easily divided by digging up and dividing with sharp spade.Some of Keith’s favourites include:Miscanthus sinensis ‘Flamingo’ - tall form growing to 1.2-1.5mMiscanthus ‘Kleine Fontaine’ - with vertical stripe through the leafMiscanthus ‘Klein Silberspinne’ - compact varietyMiscanthus ‘Zebrinus’ - with horizontal stripe through the leafMiscanthus ‘Adagio’ - ideal for smaller gardenMiscanthus ‘Giganteus’ - grows to over 2mCalamagrostis -tall vertical accentStipa Gigantea  - tidy clump with 2m flower stemsStipa ‘ichu’ - smaller varietyPoa labillardierei - small tussock clumping grassFestuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’- blue grass 30cmWhy not add some interest to your garden with some of these beautiful grasses!Where you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook