Ornamental Grasses

Adding an ornamental grass to your garden or landscape area will go a long way.  They are perfect for highlighting and accenting your already existing plants and flowers and most of them are so easy to care for that it is extremely hard to kill them.  Here are several grasses to try in your garden or landscape.  The Feather Reed grass has a beautiful and unique name and is quite popular.  It will also look beautiful and lively during the cold winter and through the year. It can grow in almost any climate area or environment.  They grow best in climate zones five through nine and can grow as tall as six feet in optimal conditions.  They do well in full sunlight areas with well-drained soil conditions.  Another beautiful variety is Fountain grass.  It grows like a dirt mound and will produce feathery looking plumes that look amazing when there is a slight breeze outside.  They grow best in climate zones five through nine and do well in full sunlight environments with well drained soil conditions.  You can also try Blue Oat grass.  It is light colored and extremely hardy and versatile.  It also does not need much from you to survive and do well.  It grows best in climate zones four through nine and can reach heights of up to four feet.  They grow well in full sunlight and well-drained soil environments and will be simply breathtaking in your garden area. It is a hardy annual with beautiful burgundy colored leaves and also appear to produce cattails.  They will also bring birds and butterflies to your garden.  They prefer full sun or shade and love soil conditions that are moist but have good drainage.  They can grow up to five feet tall and is perfect for any garden.  Maiden grass is also popular and grows best in climate zones four through nine and can be as tall as eight feet.  They are big and beautiful!  Try one of these grasses in your garden soon!