Grasses in our Garden
Grass Bed, fall 2008 Miscanthus Zebrinus (Zebra grass) - September - in the East Garden
Grasses in the South Garden in September - shows the layering effect Variegated Arundo Donax in the South Garden.  This grass did not survive the winter of 2008-09
Miscanthus Variegatus, summer 2007 Miscanthus Malepartus
Miscanthus Malepartus - fall 2008 Miscanthus Malepartus - August - in the West Garden
Saccharum ravennae (Hardy Pampas Grass) - September- in the South Garden
 Miscanthus Cabaret - August - in the South Garden with Helenium in front
Grasses are great in the fall when they are in "bloom" and  rustle in the breeze.  The tall grass at the back is arundo donax or giant reed grass. Variegated Miscanthus in the foreground.
Miscanthus ‘purpurascens’ (Purple Flame Grass) and Aconitum (Monkshood) in our fall garden.  Not only are grasses great on their own, they also add colour to the fall garden.   Miscanthus ‘purpurascens’ (Purple Flame Grass) fall 2009
Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain grass), late fall 2009 Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain grass), although not listed as hardy in our area, has come through two winters in an exposed location
Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' is a cool season, clump forming grass that blooms early in the season.  This picture was taken toward the end of July. Japanese blood grass behind the rose, The Fairy
Miscanthus Giganteus, winter of 2009 Miscanthus Giganteus, fall of 2009
Molinia Skyracer, early fall 2009 Miscanthus Variegatus, summer 2008
Miscanthus Variegatus behind helenium, fall 2009 Miscanthus Variegatus, summer 2009
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' plumes
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' surrounded by Calamagrostis brachytricha Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' surrounded by Calamagrostis brachytricha
Calamagrostis brachytricha Calamagrostis brachytricha plumes
Panicum Thundercloud Chasmanthium - Northern sea oats