Common name:Maiden Grass
Botanical name:Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
The 'Gracillimus' is a taller variety, often growing to 6'-8' tall with delicate feathery plumes and very thin graceful leaves. It should receive sun to part shade, and average to little summer watering. Tall grasses are highly combustible.
Common name:Mueller's Fescue
Botanical name:Festuca muelleri
This Central European native fescue has shiny, dark green foliage that is slightly bluish green. It is a cool season grass that grows up to 8 inches tall and equally wide. If massed together it can become a lawn alternative.
Common name:Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax
Botanical name:Phormium tenax 'Jack Spratt'
Phormium 'Jack Spratt' is an evergreen perennial. This variety is a dwarf, reaching 18" tall and wide. It is fan-shaped and clumping. The leaves are burgundy bronze in color and make a great border plant.
Designer: | Layers of Grasses |
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.