Include Airy and Misty Plants

Airy Plants Make a Space Seem Larger

The dark purple flower spikes of ‘Moorhexe’ purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea ’Moorhexe’)  rise high above the foliage in July, giving the grass an airy look. It is a cool season grass and grows  2-3’ high. Photo by Laura McKillop.

Want to make a planting memorable?

Make sure to add some fine textured, see-through plants. Plants with thin leaves, such as certain selections of ornamental grasses and perennials, can look wispy and add an ethereal feeling to an outdoor space. The effect of gauzy foliage is positively sublime. Pair them with deer resistant, rigid perennial flowers such as ‘Big Blue’ sea holly (Eryngium ‘Big Blue’), alliums with their spherical blooms or the native blazing star for a striking contrast.