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Immerse yourself in the world of evergreen ornamental grasses, where texture, form, and year-round verdancy reign supreme. Heijnen Plants presents a curated collection of grasses that stand resilient against the chill of winter, offering a persistent lushness to your garden's landscape. Each species, carefully cultivated for vigor and beauty, promises to enhance outdoor spaces with their enduring foliage. Discover the perfect blend of aesthetic appeal and low-maintenance care within our exceptional assortment of evergreen ornamental grasses.

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Carex buchananii Leatherleaf sedge

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Carex caryophyllea 'The Beatles' Iron grass

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Carex morrowii Japanese sedge

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Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' Sedge

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Carex ornithopoda 'Variegata' Bird's foot sedge

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Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' Japanese sedge

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Carex pendula Pendulous sedge

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Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' Orange New Zealand sedge

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Festuca gautieri Spiky fescue

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Festuca glauca Blue fescue

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Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' Blue fescue

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Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' Lilyturf

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Liriope muscari 'Monroe White' Lilyturf

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Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' Lilyturf

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Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Lilyturf

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Luzula pilosa 'Igel' Hairy wood-rush

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Luzula sylvatica Great wood-rush

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Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor' Mondo grass

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Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta' Gardener's garters

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Sesleria autumnalis Autumn moor-grass

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Sesleria caerulea Blue moor-grass

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Sesleria nitida Moor grasses

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Stipa gigantea Golden oats

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Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails' Mexican feather grass

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Buy evergreen ornamental grasses

Welcome to the serene world of evergreen ornamental grasses, where the rustling whispers of foliage bring life to your garden year-round. Among these perennial favorites, Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' ignites the landscape with its fiery hues, while Carex foliosissima 'Irish Green' offers a lush, emerald embrace. These hardy cultivars provide enduring beauty, requiring minimal upkeep and offering maximum visual appeal, making them an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a blend of elegance and ease.

The Allure of Evergreen Ornamental Grasses

Evergreen ornamental grasses are a gardener's treasure, offering a year-round display of color, texture, and movement. Unlike deciduous grasses that go dormant and may lose their appeal in colder months, evergreen varieties maintain their vibrancy even as the seasons change. This enduring foliage creates a backdrop that complements both flowering plants and the wider landscape, providing visual interest even in the midst of winter.

Versatility in the Garden

The versatility of evergreen ornamental grasses is unmatched. They can serve as groundcovers, accent plants, or even as dynamic backdrops for other garden features. Festuca gautieri 'Pic Carlet' is a superb choice for groundcover with its compact, mound-forming habit and fine texture. Festuca glauca, with its striking blue foliage, adds a cool-toned contrast that can enhance the warm colors of adjacent plants or features.

Focal Points and Textural Contrast

For those seeking to create a focal point in their garden, Stipa gigantea, commonly known as the 'Giant Feather Grass,' rises to the occasion with its towering presence and airy plumes that catch the light. This grass not only adds height and drama to a planting scheme but also sways gracefully in the breeze, bringing a sense of movement to the garden.

Shade Tolerant Varieties

Even in shaded areas where many plants struggle, some evergreen grasses thrive. Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' and Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' are excellent shade-loving options, producing spikes of purple flowers that stand out against their dark, glossy leaves. These varieties are perfect for adding a splash of color to darker corners of the garden.

Cultivating and Caring for Evergreen Grasses

When cultivating evergreen ornamental grasses, it's important to consider their individual needs. Carex morrowii (Japanese sedge) and its variegated cousin Carex morrowii 'Goldband' prefer moist, well-drained soils and can add a bright, variegated pattern to the landscape. Meanwhile, Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta', known for its attractive striped leaves, can tolerate a range of soil conditions, making it a flexible choice for many garden settings.

In terms of care, evergreen ornamental grasses are relatively low-maintenance. They benefit from an annual trim to remove any dead foliage and encourage fresh growth. This simple practice ensures that the grasses continue to look their best throughout the year.

Heijnen Plants takes pride in offering a selection of top-quality evergreen ornamental grasses. Each plant is nurtured with expertise and care, ensuring that customers receive robust, healthy specimens ready to enhance any garden. With sustainable packaging and direct-from-grower delivery, Heijnen Plants ensures that your chosen evergreens arrive in excellent condition, ready to bring enduring beauty to your outdoor space.

What function can evergreen ornamental grasses have in a garden?

In the garden, evergreen ornamental grasses serve multiple functions. They provide year-round interest with their persistent foliage, create a sense of movement with their responsive blades, offer a backdrop for seasonal blooms, and enhance garden structure. Their versatility makes them an essential element in garden design.

Which is the best period for transplanting evergreen ornamental grasses?

The best period for transplanting evergreen ornamental grasses is during their dormancy in late autumn or before new growth starts in early spring. This timing allows the grasses to acclimate to their new location without the stress of active growth or extreme weather conditions, ensuring a successful transition.

Which plants can be combined well with evergreen ornamental grasses?

Evergreen ornamental grasses pair harmoniously with a variety of plant types. They can be combined with flowering perennials and border plants for textural contrast or with rock garden plants and ground cover plants for an intriguing layered effect. Their subtle movement adds dynamic interest alongside more static plants.

In which soil type do most evergreen ornamental grasses grow well?

Evergreen ornamental grasses are generally adaptable to a range of soil types, yet they tend to prefer well-drained soils. Ensuring adequate drainage is essential to prevent root rot, making these grasses suitable for diverse garden settings. They can flourish in both slightly acidic and neutral soils.

What popular types of evergreen ornamental grasses are there?

Among evergreen ornamental grasses, popular varieties include Festuca gautieri 'Pic Carlet' and Festuca glauca for their striking blue foliage, Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' with its vibrant orange hues, and the elegant Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' and 'Royal Purple'. Stipa gigantea is also admired for its statuesque golden inflorescences.

In what period can I best plant evergreen ornamental grasses?

The optimal period for planting evergreen ornamental grasses is generally during the spring or early autumn. This timing allows the grasses to establish their root systems in moderate temperatures, ensuring they are well-prepared to withstand both the summer heat and winter cold, thus promoting robust growth and vitality.

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