Gardening with Perennial Grasses & Limelight Hydrangeas

00:01 Chris talks about how Miscanthus is one of the nicest grasses for the garden, with long thin blades that blow in the breeze and give an attractive look.

00:37 Chris explains that Miscanthus syllabus is a tall grass that will top out around 6 to 8 feet tall, but it will stay put and not spread.

01:00 Chris mentions that Miscanthus grasses are easy to grow and tolerate full sun and don't require a great soil or a lot of fertilizer.

01:19 Chris talks about the need to divide Miscanthus grasses after a number of years when they start to die out in the center, and advises doing it in March or early April when the plant is dormant.

02:08 Chris mentions that Miscanthus Chris Elemis has a wonderful movement of the grass blades when the wind blows, and this waving appearance can be very soothing in the garden.

02:30 Chris explains that Miscanthus grasses are very drought tolerant once they are established, making them a great choice for areas that are tough to water or dry out more.

03:06 Chris suggests using the hydrangea paniculata limelight as a complement to Miscanthus Chris Elemis, as it is a reliable bloomer with large flower heads and has great staying power in the garden.

04:28 Chris suggests using the aster tartaricus gin die as a complement to Miscanthus Chris Elemis, as it shoots up five feet with violet-purple flowers with yellow centers and is one of the last plants in the garden to bloom.

05:37 Chris thanks the viewers for watching and reminds them to participate in the weekly contests to guess the plant.