It is that time of year.
The time when the ornamental grasses take a giant leap forward, shake their ample booty and become THE focus in the garden.
Well, they do in my garden at least.
Here is just a sampling of these emerging superstars:
Panicum (Switch Grass) ‘Northwind’ when the blooms first appeared:
And now after said blooms transformed into a pinkish hue (love the blue/green blades as well):
Next, we have Panicum (Switch Grass) ‘Rotstrahlbusch’ (yes, I have memorized that spelling):
Miscanthus ‘Variegatus’ behind the same “Rots”:
Miscanthus ‘Morning Light’ not yet showing signs of bloom but still stunning in its own way:
Misanthus purpurascens (Flame Grass) with blooms just popping out in front of the giant Miscanthus ‘Gracillimus’:
Every night, I stare at these Calamagrostis (Feather Reed Grass) ‘Karl Foerster’ blooms from my deck as they are backlit by the sun. Good times:
And finally, Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern Sea Oats) are at their peak, as we speak:
More grass love to come in a future post as they continue to transform with the arrival of autumn.
John
John, Your garden of grasses amazes me. When I first started to follow you, you had only a few beds along the house….I’m amazed. But then, you must have so much time on your hands….do you hire out? the front yard along the highway needs desperate help. LOL I think I have most of those grasses growing here as natives. Hmmm, I need to get busy.
BlessYa
I’m so jealous of your grasses…I think your climate suits them perfectly…’Rostralbusch’…OMG!
John, your grasses look wonderful! I am trying to incorporate more and more grasses in my garden so I have some interest during the fall and winter.
Eileen
Fun to see the 2 different varieties of switch grass “side by side”, so to speak. There is actually quite a bit of difference!
Love grasses…
Have lots at my cottage and here at home…
Mine aren’t as good this year, due to the extreme drought…
My Miscanthus has reached 7 feet…and higher with the plumes…
Great job…
Cheers!
Linda :o)
John,
Wonderful photos, love the switch grass too, but the Calamagrostis is my favorite.
Check out my recent post on grasses: http://reedsgardenramblings.blogspot.com/2012/07/designing-with-ornamental-grass-and.html.
Reed