August brings flowers galore when it comes to ornamental Grasses.

Leading the way this month is Pennisetum a. “Burgundy Bunny” with its fluffy blooms protruding above the red and green foliage.

Pennisetum a Hamelin, maybe the darkest greenest grass here, shows off its fluffy plumes just above that wonderful foliage.

Our newest grass, Pennisetum a. “Lumens Gold” is right behind with the fluffy creamy spikes just above the lemony foliage that’s was a gold color last spring.

The Miscanthus varieties are right behind with Miscanthus s. “Little Miss” blazing away with its flowers a foot above the red green foliage, a great plant for the smaller garden topping out at 3ft.

If green and white is more your style then Molina c. Variegated with their blooms flower this month too.

All these and more are available now starting at $9.75 each.

10 Reasons to Enjoy Ornamental Grasses

1. Beauty: Beautiful foliage of various colors, at different times of the year.

2. Low Maintenance: Most need an annual prune.

3. Versatility: Great in mass plantings, or as a specimen plant. Full sun and shade.

4. Diversity: From 3” to 10’, they can be used in all parts of the garden

5. Drought Tolerant Most are low water users (once established).

6. Pest Resistance: Most are pest resistant including deer.

7. Habitat: For birds, who enjoy the seeds.

8. Movement: Swaying foliage/ flowers gives movement to your landscape.

9. Long Living: Long living and easy to grow.

10. Very, Very Green: stabilize slopes, roots regenerate every several years.

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