Category Ornamental Grasses

A slow growing understory plant, Rohdea japonica is grown for the foliage which varies greatly from green to mottled patterns and yellow crests. I has has been in cultivation. In Japan for 100s of years and variegated forms as well…

First noticed in the Philippines where it grows in sandy soils near the coast, Zoysia grass is now widely used from Florida to California. Its big asset is that is salt tolerant, hardy to foot traffic and although slow growing,…

Black Mondo Grass Also known as ‘Monkey Grass’ as well as ‘Black Mondo Grass’ , you could get a little confused as a few other grasses are called ‘Monkey Grass’ so lets stick with the botanical name Ophiopogan planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’.…

Miscanthus sinensis is one species of a group of ornamental grasses used widely in landscaping. Also known as Maiden Grass this is a perennial grass growing to over 3m depending on species and cultivar. Although we are looking at varieties…

Monkey Grass or Lilyturf A strappy leafed evergreen perennial, Liriope muscari is widely used as a ground cover plant. Over time it will form a dense carpet, excellent to planting beneath deciduous trees as well as in full sun. Commonly…

One of the increasingly popular ornamental grasses now available for sale, Hakonechloa macra ‘aureola’. This is a beautiful weeping grass with soft texture. Also known as Japanese Forest Grass this is best suited to USDA Zones 5 – 9 although…

A group of small ornamental grasses widely used in landscaping Calamagrostis x acutifolia ‘karl foerster’ (pictured right) is one of the most widely used varieties. Useful for its ability to grow well in damp conditions most Calamagrostis species will grow…