japanese forest grass varieties
Japanese forest grass varieties are some of the most sought-after ornamental grasses for New Zealand gardens, thanks to their graceful texture, vibrant foliage, and exceptional shade tolerance. Whether you’re constructing a peaceful shade garden, softening the edge of a path, or creating movement beneath trees, the different Japanese forest grass varieties bring elegance, colour, and easy low-maintenance flair to almost any outdoor space. With their cascading habit and lush leaves, Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra) and its many distinctive cultivars are reliable choices for gardeners who want to add year-round interest and refined beauty beneath trees, in containers, or mixed perennial borders.
Isolepis cernua (Scirpus cernua)
Isolepis cernua (Fiber Optic Grass) is a distinctive ornamental grass prized for its fine green stems tipped with tiny white flowers that resemble fibre optic lights. The graceful arching foliage creates a soft, flowing effect that adds texture and movement to gardens and containers. Its compact growth habit and unique appearance make it ideal for modern landscapes, water features, and mixed plantings. Isolepis cernua (Fiber Optic Grass) performs well in New Zealand conditions and provides year round visual interest.
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Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus sinensis is an ornamental grass that grows as a clump of narrow, arching, green leaves. The colouring gives a light silver-green effect to the foliage, hence the common name, Japanese Silver Grass. Tall spikes of plum-like flowers are borne in summer, which are cream with a pink tone as they grow to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Miscanthus sinensis is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around a water feature, used as a backdrop for other plants, or included in borders.
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