Pampas Grass
November 12, 2009 by Brian Brown
Filed under Grasses
Pampas Grass
Height: 10′ – 12′
Spread: 6′ – 8′
Zone: 8 – 10
Salt: Good
Light: Full Sun
Deer: Usually not
Flower: White plumes
Notes: Pampas grass is a very large growing variety grass the provides excellent screening or as an accent in the landscape. Very large white or pink plumes appear in midsummer and continue until frost. The white plumes then turn a golden brown color. Easy to grow even in high salt areas. Drought tolerant. Grass blades are very sharp and should be handled with care.
Flax Lily
November 12, 2009 by Brian Brown
Filed under Grasses
Flax Lily ‘Dianella’
Height: 2′ – 4′
Spread: 2′ – 4′
Zone: 8 – 11
Salt: Poor
Light: Shade / Partial Shade
Deer: Usually not
Flower: Small white inconspicuous
Notes: Fast becoming a popular plant because of it’s drought tolerance and it’s beautiful variegated foilage. A grouping of 6-8 mixed in with other landscaping plants brings a pop of color. Very easy plant to grow, and needs very little care once established. Blooms in Spring with small white flowers on a tall spike. Also works well in pool planters or potted containers.
