Common name:California Gray Rush
Botanical name:Juncus patens
Although a wetland plant, Juncus patens can tolerate fairly dry conditions. It will slowly clump to 2'-3' wide and a height of 2'-2.5'. There are many selections of this species available with different heights and widths. It is carefree, with little to no maintenance. It provides great upright structure to many styles of landscapes.
Common name:White Baccopa
Botanical name:Sutera cordata
White Baccopa is a prostrate ground cover with white flowers. It stays under 12" in height.
Common name:Silver Arrow Miscanthus
Botanical name:Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder' grows 5'-6' tall and wide. The bright green foliage has an attractive silver streak throught the middle of each leaf. The flowers shoot up 2'-3' above the foliage. Tall grasses are highly combustible.
Common name:Maiden Grass
Botanical name:Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
The 'Gracillimus' is a taller variety, often growing to 6'-8' tall with delicate feathery plumes and very thin graceful leaves. It should receive sun to part shade, and average to little summer watering. Tall grasses are highly combustible.
Designer: | Sculpture Hidden in the Grasses |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Modify your controller each season. In the rainy season turn it off.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.