Miscanthus has whispy plumes, perfect for catching a dusting of snow. Grasses planted for privacy, like this Switchgrass, keep their fullness and shape throughout the winter. Enjoy! Even if you're in an area that doesn't get a lot of snowfall, ornamental grasses still bring visual interest throughout the colder months. If we haven’t convinced you yet, here are some of our favorite examples of how elegant Ornamental Grasses can look in the winter garden. Miscanthus is a favorite of birds and provides winter shelter and plumes to perch on. Grasses that are left up to add structure and interest in the winter months should be cut back to the ground in the very early spring, once the ground starts to warm and the snow melts.
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How to Choose the Best Ornamental Grasses for Your Landscape The feathery bronze plumes keep their color throughout the colder months and add interest to the landscape by swaying in the winter breeze. This favorite of birds offers up shelter and habitat during the winter months and looks effortlessly elegant in snow and ice.įeather Reed Grass (of which Karl Foerster is the most widely known) grows to be up to 6’ tall and is a strong vertical grower, making it another great option for privacy planting. Miscanthus is a versatile grass that turns from a silvery green in the warmer months to a rich, dramatic burgundy come winter. The fluffy plumes look fantastic with a dusting of frost or snow and these grasses keep their fullness and structure throughout the entirety of the winter months. This monumental grass can reach heights of up to 10’ and creates easy, year-long privacy with tall stems and showy plumes. Some of our favorite varieties for winter interest are: There are some varieties that look more dazzling than others with a bit of frost or snow on their tips. Ornamental Grasses in Winter: Best Varieties
What’s more, for many of us with long, snowy winters - they’re often the only glimpse of our once-green garden we get during the colder months. These grasses provide height, structure, and year-long interest in the landscape and are an absolute ease to grow. Ornamental Grasses are some of the most important - and often underappreciated - features of any landscape, whether it be a native meadow or a formal perennial garden. By Amanda Ornamental Grasses, like this Pamaps Grass, look especially inviting in winter with a bit of frost or snow.
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