Taming the Wild Rye: Propagating × Thinoelymus mucronatus × Thinoelymus mucronatus, perhaps not a name that rolls off the tongue, but a plant with a quiet charm nonetheless. This naturally occurring hybrid, often referred to as Wall Barley or False Wall Barley, boasts slender, upright stems adorned with delicate, nodding seed heads. It’s a sight … Read more
Taming the Bristle: Propagating the Striking Alpagrostis setacea The Alpagrstis setacea, more commonly known as Bristle Bent Grass, is a showstopper in any garden. Its unique fountain-like form, with elegant arching leaves in shades of green or bronze, immediately draws the eye. And while this ornamental grass is a stunner in its own right, it’s … Read more
Waking Up the Weeping Grass: Propagating Cyrtococcum patens Cyrtococcum patens, known more poetically as Weeping Grass, is a graceful, cascading plant that brings a touch of wild elegance to gardens. Native to Asia, this perennial grass forms beautiful clumps of slender, arching foliage that sways gently in the breeze. But did you know that sharing … Read more