The Roadside Bed In September

The chicory was cut down once the bloom had dwindled to a dribble and the flower stalks were more brown than green. Now the bed is a simple, shabby chic bordering on elegant.

The Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' has grown enough over the years to dominate the entire bed. It is crowding out most everything else. I debate whether to cut the grass clumps in half come spring or go an easier route and rescue the few plants worth saving. I don't need to make any decisions until May.