Best Accent Plants and Kusamono

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An accent plant sits beside the main tree and gives the display a season and a place. Kusamono takes the idea further, treating grasses, sedges and wildflowers as the subject in their own right. What varies is hardiness, how quickly a species outgrows a tiny pot, whether it stays interesting outside its flowering weeks, and how often it needs dividing to keep its scale against a small container. We weighed how well each plant holds scale in a small pot, then seasonal interest and general toughness. Grasses and sedges suit growers who want reliable year round texture. Flowering natives suit spring and autumn displays where you want a clear seasonal marker. Mosses and ferns suit shaded benches and steady watering. Most accents are outdoor plants, so pair them with outdoor trees and bring them in only for a show.