container design
C HAN G E IT U P
For a shape similar to this fountain grass, try blue oat grass, purple fountain grass, or pink muhly grass.
Rustling in the breeze and shimmering in the sun, grasses bring a quiet beauty to fall containers.
THE PLANTS
FOUNTAIN GRASS
In fall, ‘Hameln’ produces fluffy, golden seed heads. Zones 5–9.
DUSTY MILLER
‘Silver Brocade’ grows quickly, so you may need to snip to keep it from taking over.
ORNAMENTAL K ALE
FULL CIRCLE With tall, arching plumes, fountain grasses make natural focal points in a pot. Play up a grass that has golden plumes through contrast, pairing it with plants that have cool-tone leaves, such as dusty miller and licorice plant, or more structured foliage like ornamental kale. Care: Full sun and moderate water.
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LICORICE PLANT
‘Icicles’ has needlelike foliage and can mound up to 20" wide and 16" tall. BY J O H A N N A S I LV E R P R O D U C ED BY S C OT T J . J O H N S O N
PHOTOS: MARTY BALDWIN
The dark leaves bring a little moodiness and can handle a chill (frost enhances its color).