I hoped to get some decent photos but I went out Sunday ( for a second... or three) without proper protection and the mosquitos got me! .I just don't feel like spraying today...
But, I want to show you one thing that I found that works for me...I keep trying different things in this one area...need some height ...back side of pond/ waterfall....Angelonia has worked well ( annual ) lavender looked great but cannot keep it going...or it grows too thick too quick..
This is first year I tried guara...never thought to line it up like ornamental grass. Always used it as specimen. It works well!! So if you like the idea of ornamental grass ...need color...like an airy feel...have deer..and want a perrenial that won't escape...try guara! In a hurry...but hopefully you will get the idea. Looks great! A keeper! On the downslope (can't see it here) planted misc low growing sedum...great color matches for the guara..has the pinks, burgandy, and greens..bright and dark. Again, can't get a good shot of how well they do on that high side. Apologies.