Why I love Miscanthus ‘Gracillimus’
Strong upright, vertical accent in late June: Blooms appearing in mid September with the wine-red color greatly welcomed: Blooms sway in the breeze with the slightest wind: Great focal point: As...
View ArticleOrnamental grasses take the spotlight
It is that time of year. The time when the ornamental grasses take a giant leap forward, shake their ample booty and become THE focus in the garden. Well, they do in my garden at least. Here is just a...
View ArticleYes, more ornamental grass love
If you do not like ornamental grasses, it is OK to leave now. Go on … get outta here. Are they gone? …. good riddance. Let’s proceed, shall we? It’s sort of like Christmas Eve out in the garden right...
View ArticleSome ornamental grass reviews
Let’s talk ornamental grasses today, shall we? Good, glad you are game. Onward. By far the most consistent ornamental grass for me in terms of size, shape, bloom and winter non toppling over-ness,...
View ArticleBlooming Miscanthus
Miscanthus ‘Gracillimus’ Miscanthus ‘Morning Light’ Miscanthus ‘Variegatus’ Grass on grass action – Miscanthus ‘Gracillimus’ and Miscanthus purpurascens
View ArticleMiscanthus ‘Gracillimus’ through the seasons
I’ve already shared my love for Miscanthus ‘Gracillimus’ in a prior post. For today, I wanted to revel in this ornamental grass that offers an incredible level of interest for all four seasons (and...
View ArticleOrnamental Grass Photos
I JUST CAN’T STOP Little Bluestem ‘Blue Heaven’ Little Bluestem ‘Blue Heaven’ Flame grass Flame grass Miscanthus ‘Gracillimus’ Pennisetum ‘Karley Rose’ Pennisetum ‘Karley Rose’ Flame...
View ArticleA peek behind the curtain
A nice looking ornamental grass – Miscanthus ‘Gracillimus’ to be exact. Until you pull back the curtain and see that only the front half of the grass is actually growing. The blame falls squarely on my...
View ArticleThrough the Seasons
Each season has its own unique beauty in the garden and dammit, that is why I love this gardening thing so much. It is never dull and in constant motion in a wonderfully subtle way. With that theme in...
View ArticleMiscanthus Gracillimus
This is an update to the original Miscanthus Gracillimus post from 5 years ago. I’ve learned and experienced quite a bit more since then and honestly, the photos are a hell of a lot better. Miscanthus...
View ArticleTime to divide
Look real close at the photo below. A colossal embarrassment. This ornamental grass – Miscanthus ‘Gracillimus’ has begged for division for like three years now. And I’ve done nothing but ignore the...
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