{"title":"Ornamental Grasses","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOrnamental grasses bring movement, structure and a long season of interest to the garden. 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Because the foliage is the main attraction, you are not waiting for a short bloom window to enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in sun to part shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Full sun generally produces the strongest copper colour. Avoid sites that remain waterlogged through winter. Comb or trim away tired foliage in spring as new growth begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant may be ordered online for pickup at Fruits \u0026amp; Shoots in Chilliwack, BC. We do not ship plants through regular parcel service. 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The seedheads remain attractive as they mature, extending the display into fall and adding structure through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a useful grass for anchoring a sunny perennial bed, softening a hard corner or creating an informal screen when planted in a group. The dark flowers make pale perennials and silver foliage look brighter, while the moving seedheads bring life to naturalistic and contemporary plantings. Once established, it is a practical choice for gardeners who want a dramatic effect with relatively little water or routine care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then more deeply and less often. Leave the dried clump standing for winter interest and wildlife shelter, then cut it close to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant may be ordered online for pickup at Fruits \u0026amp; Shoots in Chilliwack, BC. We do not ship plants through regular parcel service. 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You can see through the plant, so it layers beautifully among perennials instead of hiding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the season progresses, the stems and foliage turn burnished golden brown and the fine seedheads remain attractive into winter. Use it where a border feels flat, where you want a light screen rather than a wall, or where low plants need a vertical companion. It is equally at home in a naturalistic meadow-style planting or a clean, modern scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun or part shade in soil that does not become extremely dry. It appreciates consistent moisture but should not sit in stagnant water. 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The flower stems lean and sway rather than standing rigidly, giving borders and containers an easy, relaxed character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts manageable size makes it useful near the front of a mixed border, along a warm pathway, in a gravel garden or as the airy centrepiece of a large pot. The plumes also work well in fresh or dried arrangements. Once established, the plant handles summer-dry conditions better than many flowering perennials, making it a good fit for lower-water designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a warm, sunny, sheltered position with excellent drainage, especially through winter. Water during establishment, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Leave the seedheads for fall and winter texture and cut the clump back in spring. 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It forms a compact mound of arching deep-green foliage, then produces abundant silvery to pinkish-white flower spikes in late summer. The leaves shift to orange-bronze in fall and eventually beige, while the dried clump remains attractive well into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts rounded habit fits naturally into sunny perennial beds, foundation plantings, low informal hedges and large containers. Repeat it along a walkway to create rhythm, or use one clump to soften the edge of stone, concrete or a retaining wall. It combines especially well with sedums, asters, coneflowers and salvias, extending the border’s season after many summer flowers have finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun in average, well-drained soil. Water regularly through the first season; established clumps tolerate moderate drought. Leave the seedheads standing over winter for texture and shelter, then cut the plant back close to the ground in late winter or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant may be ordered online for pickup at Fruits \u0026amp; Shoots in Chilliwack, BC. We do not ship plants through regular parcel service. 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