The use of Ornamental Grasses as specimens, grouped in an island, as a living fence or a massed border is increasing in popularity across the Northeast. Ornamental grass is an inexpensive way to adorn very large areas with plants that create dramatic effects of shape and movement along with unusual and pleasing sounds, sort of a "natural wind chime".

Ornamental Grasses planted in the perennial border keep your bed from becoming a flat, dead looking area in the winter months, with golden and silver plumage that stands erect in all but the most fierce storms. A simple cutting away of last year's foliage in April is the only yearly maintenance required. Grasses thrive on neglect and are drought tolerant once established. They also require very little, if any, fertilizing.

If an all grass bed is not to your liking, you may enjoy using them dotted throughout your landscape as specimens or mixed into existing flower beds. Grasses used in this way are extremely effective in adding four-season color and form. The larger grasses planted in full sun can provide a shady micro-climate for part sun perennials such as heuchera, perennial geraniums, brunnera, even some hosta.

We have Ornamental Grasses that range from 6 inches tall to 8 feet! Some of the smaller colored tufted grasses have grown exceedingly popular in the last few years, and our selection has increased accordingly. Although most prefer full sun, at least one third of the grasses we grow do well in shade to part shade. Grasses are $14.95 $16.95 and $19.95 each. Large grasses in 3 gal. pots $49.95 or more.