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Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) 'Hameln'
Graminée & Bambou - ↨10-25cm - Ø9cm
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Angel Hair Stipa (Stipa tenuissima) 'Ponytails'
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Oshima Sedge (Carex oshimensis) 'Evergold'
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Japanese Sedge (Carex morrowii) 'Irish Green'
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Japanese Sedge (Carex morrowii) 'Ice Dance'
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Japanese Sedge (Carex Morrowii) 'Aureovariegata'
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Calamagrostide At Fleurs Aiguës (Calamagrostis x acutiflora) 'Karl Foerster'
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Japanese Grass (Hakonechloa macra)
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Turquoise Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus) 'Monroe White'
Vivace - ↨10-25cm - Ø9cm
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Turquoise Mondograss (Ophiopogon) 'Moneymaker'
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Turquoise Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus) 'Ingwersen'
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Turquoise Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus) 'Big Blue'
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Japanese Red Baron Bloodgrass (Imperata cylindrica) 'Red Baron'
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Blue Fescue (Festuca Glauca) 'Elijah Blue'
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How to choose your ornamental grasses?
Selecting ornamental grasses depends on the desired effect and your garden's conditions. Sedges thrive in partial shade and offer a varied color palette, ideal for shaded beds. Blue fescue forms compact tufts perfect for sunny borders and dry soils.
To create movement, opt for Fountain Grass with feathery plumes that dance in the wind. Miscanthus adds height and structures the space. Consider hardiness: some Mediterranean ornamental grasses require winter protection depending on your region.
Also think about maintenance: deciduous grasses are cut in late winter, while evergreen varieties only need spring cleanup.
Expert guide to ornamental grasses
Classification and botanical characteristics
Ornamental grasses belong mainly to the Poaceae family. They are distinguished by their culms (hollow stems), linear leaves and inflorescences in spikes, panicles or clusters. This morphological diversity allows varied landscaping uses, from ground covers to plant screens.
Climatic and soil adaptation
Grass resilience stems from their fibrous root systems and physiological adaptations. C4 species like Fountain Grass optimize photosynthesis in hot, dry climates. Sedges from wetland zones develop rhizomes adapted to waterlogged soils. This ecological plasticity explains their success in natural gardens.
Plant associations and design
Ornamental grasses excel in mixed-borders where they create a structural framework. Combine fine textures (Fescue) with broad foliage (Hosta), upright forms (Calamagrostis) with spreading shapes (Hakonechloa). Staggered flowering periods provide year-round interest.
Planting and maintenance techniques
Plant in spring in soil prepared with compost. Respect spacing to avoid root competition. Establishment watering is crucial the first year. Cutting is performed according to the cycle: deciduous grasses in February-March, evergreens with simple removal of dry parts.
Pourquoi La Green Touch ?
Guide d'entretien Graminées Ornementales
Consultez notre fiche complète avec tous les conseils pour prendre soin de vos plantes.
Pourquoi adopter les graminées ornementales ?
1. Mouvement naturel permanent : Les graminées apportent une dimension dynamique unique à votre jardin. Leurs épis plumeux et leurs feuilles souples dansent au moindre souffle, créant un spectacle vivant qui évolue selon les saisons et les conditions météorologiques.
2. Faible entretien, grand effet : Une fois établies, les graminées demandent peu d'interventions. Résistantes à la sécheresse pour la plupart, elles nécessitent rarement d'arrosage et se contentent d'une taille annuelle pour rester spectaculaires.
3. Intérêt quatre saisons : Contrairement à beaucoup de vivaces, les graminées offrent un intérêt décoratif toute l'année. Vertes au printemps, colorées en été, dorées en automne, elles gardent leur structure architecturale même en hiver sous le givre.
4. Adaptabilité exceptionnelle : Des sols secs aux zones humides, du plein soleil à l'ombre partielle, il existe une graminée pour chaque situation. Cette versatilité permet de végétaliser tous les espaces, même les plus difficiles.
5. Écrin parfait pour autres végétaux : Les graminées constituent un écrin naturel qui sublime les floraisons environnantes. Leur texture fine contraste harmonieusement avec les feuillages larges et fait ressortir les couleurs vives des fleurs.
Questions fréquentes
When to plant ornamental grasses?
The best period extends from April to June and September to October. Spring remains ideal as ornamental grasses benefit from the entire growing season to establish before winter.
Do ornamental grasses resist cold?
Hardiness varies by species. Native Fescue and Sedge resist down to -20°C, while Fountain Grass generally tolerates -10°C. Check the hardiness zone for each variety.
How to prune ornamental grasses?
Cut deciduous grasses in late winter (February-March) to 10-15 cm from the ground. Evergreen grasses only need spring cleanup of dry leaves.
Can I grow ornamental grasses in containers?
Yes, choose compact varieties like Sedge, Fescue or Hakonechloa. Use a pot at least 30 cm in diameter with drainage and well-draining substrate. Protect from frost in winter.
Are ornamental grasses invasive?
It depends on the species. Clumping grasses (Fescue, Fountain Grass) form non-invasive tufts. Rhizomatous species can spread but remain generally controllable through division.
What exposure for ornamental grasses?
Most prefer sun or partial shade. Sedges tolerate shade, Fescue requires full sun. Adapt according to each variety's specific needs for optimal growth.









