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Muhly Grass Pink

Pink muhly grass is not only a beautiful ornamental grass, but it’s also low-maintenance. It doesn’t take much in the way of time and attention to make the most of this showy plant. These plants grow at a moderate rate and are best put in the ground in the spring or in the fall—at least a month before the initial frost is expected. In the spring and summer, the slender, long shoots of grass are green in color. As the fall approaches, the plant produces soft, fuzzy flowers in pink or pinkish-red hues which are often compared to the appearance of cotton candy. As winter approaches, the flowers lose their color but the dried-out plumes continue to offer visual appeal throughout the dormant season.

White African Iris

The African iris, or Fortnight lily as it is also known, is a vigorous clumping perennial that reaches 4 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide. It produces large white flowers with purple and yellow markings that are the showiest of the fortnight lily species. Plants are often more robust than expected and can outgrow small planting areas after several years; large plants can be divided in fall. This species of fortnight lily is the most commonly planted in the Inland Empire where it has proven to be a highly adaptable and tough plant that tolerates a variety of soil types, sun and heat.

Several cultivars can be found a local nurseries, inducing: D. g.‘Variegata’ produces pale green leaves that have creamy stripes. It has white flowers with light purple and golden-yellow markings, and brown spots at the base of the petals. D. g ‘Lemon Drops’ grows 24-36 in. tall and has a lemon-yellow spot and speckled brown dots at the base of creamy-white petals.

Red Fountain Grass

Vigorous, coppery clumping grass to 5 x 4 feet is topped by pinkish-purple plumes. Widely used as a desert garden specimen or accent plants. Likes full sun, amended well-drained soil, deep infrequent water once established.