Every garden should have plenty ... ornamental grasses for shade by many an expert, Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner Osten' – or Chinese silver grass – is incredibly popular, and for good reason.

The Seattle Japanese Garden features the Miscanthus sinensus 'Strictus,' which develops yellow bands on its new summer foliage and blooms reddish clusters in September. For a low grass ...

Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus' is a statuesque ornamental grass with fine ... and is perfect for a mixed ornamental border or gravel garden. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun.