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.

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 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.

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.

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.