This easy-to-replicate foliage duo looks wonderful as-is, but can also be considered a solid foundation upon which to build an expanded planting scheme. For example, the addition of an upright, evergreen conifer as a backdrop and a blooming shrub or perennial would round out the display by improving all-season structure and adding a floral note.
Zone:
7,
8,
9,
10
Exposure:
Open Shade,
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun,
Part Shade,
Part Sun
Water Needs:
Average
Style:
Asian Influenced,
Northwest Eclectic,
Woodland
Features:
Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form,
Deer Resistant,
Fabulous Foliage
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Small Space
Seasons of Interest:
Spring,
Summer,
Fall,
Three Seasons of Interest
Maintenance Level:
low
Gold Variegated Japanese forest grass
Type:
Grass / Grass-Like
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Mahonia gracilipes
Type:
Shrub
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10