Ornamental grasses

Stipa flowers captivate in beds and bouquets with their lightness and delicacy. All stipas love full sun and dry, stony, well-drained soil. To make them look as natural as possible in beds, it is good to plant them in several pieces in loose groups along with other drought-tolerant perennials and bulbs. Only then will their stems and inflorescences come alive with the slightest breath of wind. 'Ponny Tails' is a species native to the steppes of Mexico, Texas, and Patagonia. Airy, dense tufts of hair-like, delicate leaves resemble horsehair. The leaves are green, turning straw-colored towards the flowers. It even self-seeds in a suitable location.

A beautiful lower grass, valued for its early sprouting and long-lasting foliage well into winter. The flowers are rather inconspicuous, beige, and appear in green clumps later in summer and autumn. The leaf color is bright green. A great combination with species such as savory, gaura, or oregano.

A clumping, upright-growing grass. It sprouts very early. Decorative for its overall vertical habit and delicate flower panicles that bloom silvery-grey, turn yellow in summer, and transition to sandy beige. It adorns the garden until winter. You can plant it in mixed beds or use it as an element that rhythmically divides space. Useful for bouquets and drying.

Dochany pochází z východní Asie, kde rostou na loukách a ve světlých lesích. Tvoří polokulovité trsy úzkých listů, které se na podzim, stejně jako květy ještě vybarvují. Jsou vhodné do vázy i k usušení. Kultivar Hameln patří mezi nejspolehlivěji kvetoucí v chladnějších oblastech. Květenství mají zpočátku jemný růžový nádech, pak se přebarvují do žlutohnědé až červenohnědé.

Grass native to North American prairie regions. It grows in dense clumps, with delicate, fragrant flower stalks notably rising above the foliage in summer. Best showcased when planted in groups with accompanying perennials.

Hair Grass is an undemanding native grass that remains green even in winter. In nature, it grows in meadows and forest clearings. It forms a compact clump of leaves from which delicate thin stems with transparent clouds of flowers emerge. It adapts to more difficult conditions such as dry shade or compacted soil and can even handle waterlogging. Goldschleier has very tiny spikelets in light yellow panicles. The inflorescence forms a fluffy, light yellow cloud above the clump of leaves.

This undemanding native grass stays green even in winter. In nature, it grows in meadows and forest clearings. It forms a neat clump of leaves, from which delicate thin stems with transparent clouds of flowers emerge. It adapts to more difficult conditions, such as dry shade or compacted soil, and can even handle waterlogging. The Czech cultivar Pálava is valued for its extra-long flowering period from July to October. Compared to other cultivars, its flowers are sterile and do not form any seedlings. It is said to be the most drought-resistant of all Deschampsia.

Pěchava (Sesleria) is our native grass, growing in warmer regions on rocks and sunny slopes. Its advantages are evergreen leaves when there's enough moisture, and early spring flowering. The leaves are grayish-blue. Its strikingly dark flowers gradually fade to beige. It combines well with spring bulbs.

Dochany (Pennisetum) originates from East Asia, where it grows in meadows and light forests. It forms hemispherical clumps of narrow leaves that, like the flowers, gain color in autumn. They are suitable for vases and for drying. The cultivar Hameln Gold turns golden-yellow in autumn.

An undemanding native grass that forms a dense green cover. In May, long stems emerge with delicate, heart-shaped spikelets resembling small hearts. Their movement with the slightest breeze is very striking. It remains beautiful until August or September. It's a good idea to trim it after flowering. It is perfectly suitable for drying.

This undemanding native grass stays green even in winter. In nature, it grows in meadows and forest clearings. It forms a neat clump of leaves, from which delicate thin stems with transparent clouds of flowers emerge. It adapts to more difficult conditions, such as dry shade or compacted soil, and can even handle waterlogging. The flowers of the Schottland cultivar are brown at the beginning of flowering, later turning golden. Leaf clumps grow up to 60 centimeters, flower stalks up to 120.

A clump-forming, upright-growing grass. It sprouts very early. Decorative with its overall vertical habit and delicate silvery-grey flower panicles. Striking with its white variegated leaves. It adorns the garden until winter. You can plant it in mixed beds, or use it as an element to rhythmically divide space. Suitable for bouquets and drying.

An undemanding native grass that forms a dense green cover. In May, long stems emerge with delicate, heart-shaped spikelets resembling small hearts. Their movement with the slightest breeze is very striking. It remains beautiful until August or September. It's a good idea to trim it after flowering. It is perfectly suitable for drying.

This undemanding native grass stays green even in winter. In nature, it grows in meadows and forest clearings. It forms a neat clump of leaves, from which delicate thin stems with transparent clouds of flowers emerge. It adapts to more difficult conditions, such as dry shade or compacted soil, and can even handle waterlogging. Tardiflora is, after Pálava, one of the most profusely flowering Deschampsia. It blooms a little later than others.

Northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) originates from the eastern part of North America, where it grows in bright, moist forests. The flat spikelets hang from arching, pendulous stems and change colour from beige to pink, eventually taking on a warm copper tone. The leaves are fresh green and turn golden yellow in autumn. Besides being used fresh, it is also well-suited for drying.

A beautiful, delicate woodland grass with evergreen, overwintering leaves and interesting white inflorescences. An intriguing element for spring beds. Flowers are suitable for fresh bouquets and for drying.

Pennisetums originate from East Asia, where they grow in meadows and light forests. They form hemispherical clumps of narrow leaves which, like the flowers, gain color in autumn. They are suitable for vases and for drying.

A beautiful delicate grass native to Oklahoma and Texas. It has narrow, grey-green leaves. The flowers bloom in fluffy clouds of pink, creating the impression of a light mist over the flowerbed. Also beautiful in bouquets.

This undemanding native grass stays green even in winter. In nature, it grows in meadows and forest clearings. It forms a neat clump of leaves, from which delicate thin stems with transparent clouds of flowers emerge. It adapts to more difficult conditions, such as dry shade or compacted soil, and can even handle waterlogging. Tauträger forms airy and upright clumps.

A fast-growing ornamental grass with strikingly colored dark burgundy leaves. It blooms from July to October with pink to burgundy spikes that gradually fade to beige. Interesting not only for its flowers, but also for its overall habit and striking contrasting color.

Dochany pochází z východní Asie, kde rostou na loukách a ve světlých lesích. Tvoří polokulovité trsy úzkých listů, které se na podzim, stejně jako květy ještě vybarvují. Jsou vhodné do vázy i k usušení. Tento kultivar pěstujeme pro výrazně tmavé květy, které se ve velkém množství objevují zejména po teplých létech.

A beautiful low-growing grass valued for its early sprouting and long-lasting foliage well into winter. The flowers are rather inconspicuous, beige, and appear in green tufts later in summer and autumn. The leaf color is bright green. Excellent in combination with species such as Marjoram, Gaura, or Oregano.

A beautiful delicate grass native to the southern parts of North America. It has narrow, grey-green leaves. The flowers bloom in fluffy clouds of deep pink, creating the impression of a light mist over the flowerbed. Also beautiful in bouquets.

Big bluestem (Vousatice) is a North American prairie grass. In the garden, it adapts well to various moisture conditions. Its color variability is interesting; it sprouts in shades of grey-green, changes to purplish-brown during the season, and remains attractive in shape and color even through winter. The unusually shaped and striking inflorescences are perfect for fresh and dried bouquets. The delicate flowers are elegantly pendulous. Grey-green in summer. In late autumn, the leaves and spikes of the Red Frost cultivar turn a strikingly reddish color.

An undemanding native grass that forms a dense green cover. In May, long stems emerge with delicate, heart-shaped spikelets resembling small hearts. Their movement with the slightest breeze is very striking. It remains beautiful until August or September. It's a good idea to trim it after flowering. It is perfectly suitable for drying. The cultivar Zitterzebra has longitudinally green and white striped leaves.

Muhly grass is native to North America. The leaves of this clumping grass have a warm orange-red hue. But the true magic lies in the clouds of fragrant purplish-pink flower panicles. It excels in group plantings, where it can soften and connect elements. We use it in bouquets for the same effect.

An ornamental grass naturally growing on permeable, gravelly soils in Southern and Central Europe. It is one of the longest-flowering grasses and retains high decorative value until winter. Its feathery, silvery inflorescences are arranged in a graceful arch, bringing lightness and movement to perennial compositions. Excellent for cutting into fresh bouquets and for drying.

Hairy reed grass originates from East Asia. It is cultivated for its beautiful bushy panicles on sturdy upright stems. Drooping leaves emerge early in spring and turn bronze in autumn. It is striking on misty autumn mornings when dew drops catch in the panicles and then sparkle in the sun. Hence its name – diamond grass. Lasts up to 10 days in a vase.

A perennial grass native to the North American prairies. Switchgrass is very adaptable and long-lived. It provides clear structure to flower beds and simultaneously acts as a softening element, especially after its veil-like flowers appear above the clumps of leaves. The cultivar Rehbraun is characterized by fluffy reddish-brown spikes and leaf tips, colored copper and reddish-brown from August.