ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

The luminous Everillo Carex is an outstanding new addition to the Southern Living Plant Collection! The Everillo Carex produces brilliant lime-green foliage in spring before maturing to a golden hue as the year goes on. The long-leafed foliage grows in a naturally mounding habit. Consequently, this Sedge grass excels at adding dynamic groundcover texture to any landscape or garden.A moderate growth rate and a mature size of 12-18″ H x 12-18″ W means that trimming is completely unnecessary. Therefore, low-maintenance gardeners can rest assured that this grass won't go wild while they aren't looking. The Everillo Carex is certain to brighten shady spots and add a sensational pop of color to your container gardens.

The Clarity Blue Dianella is a hardy beauty from the Southern Living Plant Collection. This perennial variety features grass-like foliage that has a gorgeous powdery blue to grey-green hue. It grows upright naturally and forms clumps that reach 2 ft. to 3 ft. tall and 2 ft. W. In addition to the foliage, this Flax Lily also produces petite blue flowers in spring. Use it as an accent in a mixed garden bed, as an element in a container planting or plant a whole bunch of them for a striking mass planting. Additionally, this plant is tolerant of drought and salt. It's hardy from USDA Zones 8 to 10 and grows well in Full Sun to Partial Shade. Plant it in garden soil with good drainage and water it 2-times to 3-times per week for the first growing season. Fertilize in spring with a light application of slow-release, balanced fertilizer. These Clarity Blue Dianella are well established in 2.5 Qt. pots and will tend to be 7 in. to 12 in. tall when shipped. They are not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival.

Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) is a stunning and dramatic ornamental grass that can bring a touch of elegance and visual impact to your landscape. With its tall plumes of feathery, creamy-white or pink flowers and its fountain-like growth habit, Pampas Grass offers several compelling reasons to consider using it in your landscape design. It is relatively low-maintenance and can create a focal point or add texture and movement to your garden. One of the main reasons to choose Pampas Grass for your landscape is its striking appearance. The tall flower plumes can reach heights of 8 to 12 feet, creating a dramatic and eye-catching display. These plumes emerge in late summer and persist into winter, providing visual interest throughout the colder months. The feathery, airy texture of the flowers adds a unique element to your garden design. Pampas Grass is also valued for its versatility. It can be used as a focal point in a large open area or as a background plant to provide privacy or screen unwanted views. Its tall and fountain-like growth habit makes it suitable for creating natural barriers or adding vertical interest to your landscape. Pampas Grass can also be used in large containers to create a stunning display on patios or in outdoor living areas. Caring for Pampas Grass is relatively straightforward. It thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flowering.

Flowerwood Dwarf Mondo Grass is the miniature version of the other Mondo Grass offered at Homedepot.com. Dwarf Mondo will only get 3 in. - 4 in. tall and wide with slender green leaves which make for a low maintenance unique look in the landscape. Dwarf Mondo is often used as groundcover and as an accent mixed in with rock walkways. It is considered evergreen in warmer climates, but will turn brown in cooler areas then come back out in Spring. In both warm and cooler climates it is recommended to mow this grass down in early Spring to clear out any dead foliage before new leaves begin to develop.