Flame grass ( Miscanthus sinensis ‘purpurascens’) Yet another tall maiden grass variety, this one is highly sought-after for its ‘flaming’ purple-red foliage in summer and fall. It can be planted along with ‘morning light’ maiden grass, which lookssimilar, sans the variegated patterns.ĥ. It produces purple or pinkish flowers in summer. The foliage takes on a golden-green appearance in fall. Zebra Grass ( Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’) With its dramatic green and yellow variegated foliage, this award-winning tall maiden grass cultivar can grow in various kinds of moist and well-drained soil. caerulea ‘Moorhexe’, Variegated Purple Moor Grass, M. Width: 1-2 feet Sunlight : Full sun to partial shade It helps during the flowering season if the plant is protected from the hot afternoon sun. Needs weekly watering, and more frequently during hot summers. Purple Moor Grass ( Molinia caerulea) Clump-forming plants with long slender blades that provide a wispy appearance, it grows well in moist, fertile soils. Drought-tolerant, but does well with weekly watering.ģ. Low-maintenance plants can grow in almost any soil type. Produces tiny green feathery flowers in late summer that work well as cut flowers too. ‘Prairie Fire’ red switchgrass As the name implies, its foliage turns a deep shade of red or purple by early summer, turning lighter over the weeks till its pale yellow by the end of fall. USDA Zone: 5-9 Varieties : ‘Andes Silver’ Pampas, ‘Pumila’ Pampas, ‘Silver Fountain’ PampasĢ. Width: 4-8 feet Sunlight : Full sun can survive in partial shade Some similar-looking species are highly invasive, so check with the nursery to make sure you are getting C. It can tolerate drought conditions but does well with weekly watering during hot summers. Pampas Grass ( Cortaderia selloana) With foot-long feathery inflorescence, pampas is probably the best option if you are looking to plant something to provide you a little privacy. These are often planted to provide some privacy in one’s garden and home.ġ. Popular Kinds of Colorful Ornamental Grasses with Their Varieties Perennial Tall Ornamental Grasses
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