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This IS your grandfather's ornamental grass! An original, and still a champion. An oldie, and still a goodie.  One of the earliest cultivars of Miscanthus has graced American gardens since the early 1900s. All these years later, it is still swoon-worthy, still a top seller, and still the standard. Stately clumps of slender green leaves with gleaming silver midribs grow to 7 feet tall. In October, the reddish bronze inflorescences gradually turn to silver, rem …

From the breeding wizardry of North Carolina State University and the team at Darwin Perennials, we offer two stellar grasses that have a unique advantage: They're infertile - functionally sterile - so you won't need to block any pesky pop-ups. Miscanthus sinensis Bandwidth™ Will Bandwidth™ magically endow the garden with Wi-Fi? Probably not, but the broad bands of bright gold on its stiff, upright blades guarantee great garden and retail reception. No other ornamental grass crams mor …

Ornamental grasses are a beautiful addition to the winter garden, offering soft texture, movement, and height. Use to frame a pathway, along the back of a border, or as a subtle screen between zones.They look especially ethereal once covered in a layer of frost, as demonstrated in this garden above. Try Maiden Grass Miscanthus for a shot of icy color. …