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too many.Forget-me-notsLeave Stipa tenuissima to its own devices for abundant feathery panicles in summer.Stipa tenuissimaVerbena sprinkles seed liberally in autumn, and produces airy stems from midsummer that won't crowd or smother other plants

and miscanthus.Planting partnersGrow smaller varieties in patio pots and plant medium and tall varieties among herbaceous perennials in mixed borders. Improve the soil before planting, with home-made compost or well-rotted manure. Grow them in full sun

lovely amongst grasses; it is pictured here with Stipa tenuissima. 'Mrs Bradshaw' grows to about 60cm high and wide.Second is G. 'Lady Stratheden', which is yellow and smiles slightly flirtatiously.Third (and top) on my list is the magnificent G. 'Prinses

lessoniana (formerly Stipa arundinacea). From autumn through to spring, its foliage takes on spectacular red, orange and yellow tints, making it an essential grass for mixed borders.Amenanthele lessonianaPlants don't get much more architectural than