Beautiful ornamental grasses for your garden

29th December, 2022

There are many beautiful ornamental grasses for gardens, but these are our top five favourites.

Ornamental grasses are a great way to add texture, movement, and interest to your garden. They come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colours, so there’s sure to be one that’s perfect for your garden. Ornamental grasses are particularly well suited to modern contemporary style gardens, or outdoor spaces such as courtyards and roof gardens. They don't need much attention, making them a good addition to low maintenance garden borders or planters on decking, or patios.

Feather Reed Grass

Feather reed grass is a tall, slender grass with feathery plumes that dance in the breeze. It’s a great choice for adding height and drama to your garden.

Blue Fescue (2nd photo from top)

Blue fescue is a low-growing grass with striking blue-green foliage. It’s perfect for edging beds and walkways or adding colour and interest to rock gardens.

Japanese Blood Grass

Japanese blood grass is a beautiful ornamental grass with crimson foliage. It’s perfect for adding a splash of colour to your garden.

Purple Millet

Purple millet is a tall, dramatic grass with purple plumes that will add height and interest to your garden.

Fountain Grass (1st photo at the top)

Fountain grass is a low-growing grass with arching, fountain-like foliage. It’s perfect for adding texture and interest to your garden.

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1st image - Fountain Grass / Averater - Wikimedia

2nd image from the top - Blue Fescue Grass / Ping an Chang - Wikimedia