They're underplanted with
fine-leafed sheep fescue (Festuca filiformis) and 'Yellow Wave' phormiums.
It should perform well in geographic regions where the species is adapted, both as a monoculture and in blends with other elite Kentucky bluegrasses and in mixtures with improved dark-green
fine-leafed rescues (Festuca spp.), turf-type tall fescues (Festuca arundinaceae Schreb.), and turf-type perennial ryegrasses (Lolium perenne L.).
The
fine-leafed textures counter the hardscape's linear form and slick surfaces.
PHOTO : An assortment from the mint collection: (top to bottom) solid-green orange mint, variegated pineapple mint,
fine-leafed Corsican mint, and peppermint.
To make each plant stand out, set big-leafed plants beside
fine-leafed ones, and spice up a mostly green palette with variegated plants that provide hits of gold, bronze, and purple.
Cabernet Kentucky bluegrass may also be used in mixtures with improved turf-type perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.),
fine-leafed fescues (Festuca spp.), and improved turf-type tall fescues (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.).
The tallest pot holds
fine-leafed rosemary, cordyline, cyclamen, and heuchera.
Jefferson Kentucky bluegrass may also be used in mixtures with perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and
fine-leafed fescues (Festuca spp.).
Because her garden is so tiny, she chose
fine-leafed plants such as Japanese maple, sweet flag, and weeping bamboo, with just a hint of broader leaves for contrast.
It should also perform well in mixtures with newer improved
fine-leafed fescues (Festuca spp.), tall fescues (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.), and perennial ryegrasses (Lolium perenne L.).
The celadon pot holds a small Aloe plicatilis, cascading Graptopetalum paraguayense, and a
fine-leafed Sedum rupestre 'Blue Spruce'.