As we have learned from prairie style gardens, the lasting seedheads of some plants are some of the most enjoyable browns. One famous combination of this style of planting is Karl Foerster feather reed grass, Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm', and Sedum 'Autumn Joy.' By winter, the lime green seed heads of four-wing saltbush (Atriplex canescens, above), have turned to biscuit and still holding strong. It is said that these seeds are an important winter food for birds, but I've never seen birds flocking to these. Wouldn't there be nothing left? The denseness and compact form of plant and seed heads is unusual for me to see. As a native flip on the famous triplet combination from prairie gardens, wouldn't this be nice with feathertop grass, and gaillardia?
Gaillardia
"Feathertop grass" (my name) and Purple nightshade (Solanum eleagnifolium) berries.More seed heads.
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