tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post2946479680216555294..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Foliage Follow-up: Green & GrayKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73150052919409190922018-04-25T17:38:34.738-07:002018-04-25T17:38:34.738-07:00Peter (The Outlaw Gardener) said the Senecio also ...Peter (The Outlaw Gardener) said the Senecio also survived his tough winter in the Pacific Northwest. The trick here will be to see whether it can survive our hot, dry summer.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42597051790668880572018-04-25T06:30:11.122-07:002018-04-25T06:30:11.122-07:00The stipa and euphorbia are invasive here too. And...The stipa and euphorbia are invasive here too. And snap,I bought the gorgeous senecio last year and I am delighted it survived our hard winter.Chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985559591515617972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-2363355307408881162018-04-24T10:14:23.971-07:002018-04-24T10:14:23.971-07:00It DOES self-seed freely, Rachel, but the seedling...It DOES self-seed freely, Rachel, but the seedlings are easy to pull. You just need to be watchful. I can see how it could become troublesome in an untended or abandoned area, through.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-14504594068050498972018-04-23T19:49:19.897-07:002018-04-23T19:49:19.897-07:00I love that Mexican feather grass. I haven't p...I love that Mexican feather grass. I haven't planted any because of the warnings about it, but every time I see it I just love it. Glad you are able to control it. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932795445072531905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39567331923965421312018-04-19T12:10:18.174-07:002018-04-19T12:10:18.174-07:00Annie's site says that the Senecio generally w...Annie's site says that the Senecio generally wants full sun but recommends some shade in hot summer areas. There are contradictions about temperature limitations among the sites posting information. One grower recommends keeping even nighttime temperatures above 55F, although Annie's says it only needs protection when the temperature reaches 20F.<br /><br />Sesleria is indeed a most well-behaved plant!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51020932449220163782018-04-19T12:02:46.494-07:002018-04-19T12:02:46.494-07:00I'm glad your Senecio weathered your lingering...I'm glad your Senecio weathered your lingering winter cold, Peter. I hope mine copes as well with our summer heat.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55372078301710699512018-04-19T11:57:51.670-07:002018-04-19T11:57:51.670-07:00I wonder if you've ever seen the TV series &qu...I wonder if you've ever seen the TV series "Life After People," Susie. It provided some insights into what might happen if humans suddenly disappeared from the earth. It was interesting and more than a little disconcerting. I expect that my property would be overrun by mimosa trees, feather grass, and euphorbia within 10-20 years.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51548008178585328662018-04-19T11:53:12.758-07:002018-04-19T11:53:12.758-07:00My garden isn't all about flowers even if it s...My garden isn't all about flowers even if it sometimes seems that way!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28303050988092916652018-04-19T11:51:17.102-07:002018-04-19T11:51:17.102-07:00That grass is especially pretty when blowing in th...That grass is especially pretty when blowing in the wind, Loree, and we've had a LOT of wind of late.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22752680420192519372018-04-19T11:35:39.964-07:002018-04-19T11:35:39.964-07:00Ooh, gorgeous Senecio! I thought I read in the An...Ooh, gorgeous Senecio! I thought I read in the Annies comments it likes it on the cool side(?). <br /><br />Someone's blog reported, I think, that Greenlee said that there's a native California Stipa that is a dead-ringer for Mexican feather grass, so people should just calm down about the dangers of S. tenuissima (beyond one's own garden). It is really, really appealing in a breeze--difficult to resist. There's an office building by the 405 in Irvine with a field of it, and it's soooooobeyoooootiful. <br /><br />The Seslaria is tidy looking. Sesleria caerulea has been in the garden here for at least 15 years, ever-so-slowly growing, never reseeding. Some plants, like some people, have such beautiful manners. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34276102544013709292018-04-19T07:19:30.561-07:002018-04-19T07:19:30.561-07:00Wonderful, as always, to see so much fab foliage! ...Wonderful, as always, to see so much fab foliage! Love the second shot showing the contrast of the agave with the other plants and the backlit foxtail agaves are stunning. I got a small 'Angel Wings' this winter and it sailed through our freezes in it's 4" plastic nursery pot with aplomb. It'll be interesting to compare notes on this plant later in the year. Well, if mine ever gets out of that tiny pot...outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20402800928414004812018-04-19T03:49:22.656-07:002018-04-19T03:49:22.656-07:00The first image shows the appeal of Mexican feathe...The first image shows the appeal of Mexican feather grass. If we could only look ahead and see what impact our choices of plants will have in the future, wonder if we'd ever get anything planted. I'm so impressed by your lovely combinations and variety in your garden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-19979128106919485412018-04-19T01:40:02.183-07:002018-04-19T01:40:02.183-07:00Beautiful foliage views, and love the contrast bet...Beautiful foliage views, and love the contrast between the airy stipa and succulent attenuata!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-17003043876388652932018-04-18T21:44:12.952-07:002018-04-18T21:44:12.952-07:00I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a more beautiful ...I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a more beautiful photo of Stipa tenuissima, and those Agave attenuata aren’t too bad either!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43478722178050253332018-04-18T20:42:46.240-07:002018-04-18T20:42:46.240-07:00Sesleria does stay green year-round, Amy. It bene...Sesleria does stay green year-round, Amy. It benefits from a little clean-up after blooming but it's a low maintenance plant. It does better here with a little afternoon shade and I suspect it'd need that in your climate too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67193090935415934682018-04-18T19:41:22.644-07:002018-04-18T19:41:22.644-07:00Your agave/euphorbia combination is quite elegant ...Your agave/euphorbia combination is quite elegant - especially with that sunlight! :) Sadly, I've had to opt out on the Stipa as there would be nothing to stop it moving out of my garden into the surrounding wilds. It's so pretty...! I'm not familiar with the Sesleria - will have to keep an eye out for it as I could use some smaller grasses! Does it stay so green year-round?Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36158752816233421132018-04-18T19:03:11.820-07:002018-04-18T19:03:11.820-07:00I received a gentle rebuke - and a recommendation ...I received a gentle rebuke - and a recommendation to use deer grass instead - from a California native plant advocate when I once extolled the virtues of Stipa tenuissima. I've managed to control it within my own garden with little difficulty too but I know CNPS has concerns about it creeping into wild areas.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10869413798128358972018-04-18T18:58:11.309-07:002018-04-18T18:58:11.309-07:00Mexican feather grass is prettiest when it's d...Mexican feather grass is prettiest when it's developing its delicate seeds, as it's now doing. It's at this point I've got to start grooming it to control its self-seeding - chore #1 for the coming weekend!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-54159658609439263062018-04-18T18:02:29.066-07:002018-04-18T18:02:29.066-07:00Fingers are crossed!Fingers are crossed!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62697261138393773422018-04-18T18:02:15.171-07:002018-04-18T18:02:15.171-07:00It looks even better on Annie's website!It looks even better on Annie's website!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55738382992894891922018-04-18T18:01:52.668-07:002018-04-18T18:01:52.668-07:00I'd no idea where I'd put the Senecio when...I'd no idea where I'd put the Senecio when I ordered it either, Alison - but I went ahead anyway. Putting it in a pot will allow me to adjust to its needs and guide me on suitable locations to put any future purchases in the ground.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32325884755479732272018-04-18T17:58:28.621-07:002018-04-18T17:58:28.621-07:00Oh yeah, Annies put the Senecio up on their FB pag...Oh yeah, Annies put the Senecio up on their FB page and I was hooked. There really is nothing to compare with the Stipa , and here in my small garden I found the seedlings really easy to control. I don't have it any more but I would put it in if a spot needed it. kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-13421967495251598942018-04-18T17:08:15.614-07:002018-04-18T17:08:15.614-07:00The feather grass is pretty - reminds me of Muppet...The feather grass is pretty - reminds me of Muppet heads! Love the backlit agave and anticipating the grandeur of 'Angel Wings!'Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-5284316828248085012018-04-18T14:42:47.291-07:002018-04-18T14:42:47.291-07:00What a beautiful plant the "Angel Wings"...What a beautiful plant the "Angel Wings" is. Good luck with it.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39323100521259725152018-04-18T13:46:58.884-07:002018-04-18T13:46:58.884-07:00That senecio -- you just sold me a plant! That senecio -- you just sold me a plant! Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.com