Grasses: Versatile Partners for Uncommon Garden Design

From spring green to winter gold, the drama of grasses is non-stop. Easy-to-grow, long-lived, and low-maintenance, these perennials come in varied colors and textures -- the striking yellow-and-green ostrich plumes of Zebra Grass, the fine-textured leaves of Blue Oat Grass, Flame Grass's dazzling red-orange leaves, Fountain Grass's coppery brushes, the rich brown nuggets of Northern Sea Oats, and the feathery purple haze of Switch Grass. Here is a complete introduction to using ornamental grasses in combination with perennials, annuals, shrubs, and other garden plants. Beautiful full-color photos by award-winning photographer Saxon Holt illuminate plans for 24 grass-featured gardens, complete with identification and growing guide and landscape plans for all North American hardiness zones.