Ornamental grasses

A grass native to North American prairie regions. It grows in dense clumps, which are strikingly surmounted in summer by stems with delicate, fragrant flowers. It looks best planted in groups of several pieces accompanied by perennials.

A beautiful fine grass originating from Oklahoma and Texas. It has narrow gray-green leaves. The flowers bloom in fluffy clouds of pink color, creating the impression of a light haze over the flower bed. Beautiful for bouquets too.

Feather grass flowers captivate in beds and bouquets with their lightness and delicacy. All Feather grasses love full sun and dry, stony, well-drained soil. To look most natural in beds, it is good to plant them in several pieces in loose groups together with other drought-loving perennials and bulbs. Only then will their stems and inflorescences, set in motion by the slightest breeze, stand out. *Stipa capillata* is a native steppe grass also widespread elsewhere in southern, central, and eastern Europe. It forms solid grey-green clumps with upright stems. The flowers, in the form of beige awns, stand almost horizontally away from the stem when ripening and twist interestingly.

A beautiful lower grass valuable for its early sprouting and leaves that persist long into winter. The flowers are rather inconspicuous, beige, and appear in the green clumps only later in summer and autumn. Leaf color is bright green. A great combination with species such as Calamintha, Gaura, or Oregano.

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

This visually attractive and striking species grows naturally on sandy soils, especially where it does not have excessive competition from other grass species. Originally a wild native plant of North America. Thanks to its self-seeding ability, it can currently be found almost all over the world in regions with mild to warm climates. It definitely impresses gardeners and florists with its appearance. It has awns up to eight centimeters long. The fluffy green and later beige inflorescences with a purplish tinge wave elegantly in the slightest breeze. It brings an element of movement to bouquets and flower beds.

Fountain grasses originate from East Asia, where they grow in meadows and light forests. They form hemispherical clumps of narrow leaves which, like the flowers, color up in autumn. They are suitable for vases and for drying. Cassian is a variety valued for early and exceptionally abundant flowering; early in autumn, it reliably turns golden-orange with a red tinge.

Feather grass flowers captivate in beds and bouquets with their lightness and delicacy. All Feather grasses love full sun and dry, stony, well-drained soil. To look most natural in beds, it is good to plant them in several pieces in loose groups together with other drought-loving perennials and bulbs. Only then will their stems and inflorescences, set in motion by the slightest breeze, stand out. Narrow-leaved feather grass is a warmth-loving grass growing on sunny slopes. In our country, especially in the Central Bohemian Uplands and southern Moravia. Its caryopses are equipped with a long hairy awn. This species has the thinnest leaves of all domestic Feather grasses.

Tufted 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 neat clump of leaves, from which fine, thin stems with transparent clouds of flowers grow. It adapts even to more difficult conditions, such as dry shade or compacted soil, and handles waterlogging as well. The flowers of the 'Goldtau' cultivar turn bronze to gold as they finish blooming. It belongs among the smaller, compact cultivars.

Fountain grasses originate from East Asia, where they grow in meadows and light forests. They form hemispherical clumps of narrow leaves that, like the flowers, change color in autumn. They are suitable for vases and for drying. Moudry is a compact, lower-growing cultivar. The flowers are dark purple to almost black. The leaves are deep green.

Little Bluestem is a prairie grass originally from North America. In the garden, it can adapt well to various moisture conditions. Its color variability is interesting. It sprouts in shades of gray-green, recolors to purple-brown shades during the season, and remains attractive in shape and color even through winter. The unusually shaped and striking inflorescences are perfectly usable in fresh and dried bouquets. The delicate flowers are elegantly drooping. In summer, it has gray-green coloration. In late autumn, the leaves and spikes of the cultivar Blaze color up in shades of pink, rust to orange.

This tufted and upright growing grass comes from Asia. Its red coloration when sprouting and then in autumn is striking. During the summer, its leaves are green, resembling reed or bamboo leaves. They stand out from the stalks in an almost horizontal position. Elegant airy flower panicles change color from crimson purple to reddish-brown at the seed ripening stage.

Miscanthus forms beautiful fountain-like clumps. They complement tall perennials especially well. Their leaves and feathery flowers are spectacular. Vanilla Sky has creamy white flowers, and the leaves turn wine-colored shades in autumn.

An unmissable perennial grass originating from South America. Its plume-like inflorescences are interesting. Its exotic appearance makes it destined for the role of a striking garden specimen. The inflorescences can be used fresh or dried. Careful selection of a suitable site is absolutely necessary for successful cultivation and overwintering.

An unmissable perennial grass originating from South America. Its plume-like inflorescences are interesting. Its exotic appearance makes it destined for the role of a striking garden specimen. The inflorescences can be used fresh or dried. Careful selection of a suitable site is absolutely necessary for successful cultivation and overwintering.