Grasses are the greatest! These easy perennials are a cinch to take care of and I love the dramatic contrasts you can make by juxtaposing the long slender blades of billowy grasses against more dramatic, bold-shaped leaves like those of this red Abyssinian banana (Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii')and banana canna (Canna musafolia, at left) in this picture of a pathway leading to my banana-bedecked patio. This grass--'Morning Light' Japanese fountain grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light') is one of my top favorites for its splendid silvery quality. I love brushing through these mounds of grass when I'm walking on to the patio. It's such a tactile experience!
4 comments:
Steve, I really must plant more grasses. I am reading Nancy Ondra and Saxon Holt's book on grasses which is giving me lots of ideas.
Lovely picture. Best wishes Sylvia (England)
I finally planted some grasses last year. glad I did. that is a wonderful truly fab photo.
Ah, well the green shades of grass always does create a beautiful effect and your photo proves it.
Steve, I love grasses and your wonderful Fab Foliage Friday shot is telling me to get more! gail
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