Grasses

In recent years the range of grasses suitable for Australian gardens has quadrupled.  It wasn't long ago, that the choice ranged from a few fountain grass and lomandra.

Today online plants has over 30 species of lomandra alone, Exquisite and delicate forms such as the dwarf little con and fiber optics, to the vigorous Pennistem Moulin rouge. Of course don't forget vibrant flowering and hardy Agapanthus species.  Many new forms and flower colors are being added to this genus.

Grasses provide great options in the garden,  plant the lower contrasting forms as natural borders, use as bulk planting to contrast other evergreen shrubs, or use as specimens surrounding a statement tree!

The possibilities with evergreen grasses in your garden are endless.  Most don't have a dominant period, they are evergreen and consistent in appearance all year. However, some such as the Pennisetum, are sensational flowering in the summer and autumn, and then die back during the winter.

Grasses are generally vigorous, however they will still benefit from feeding twice per year with a complete plant food and liquid fertilizer. 

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