Vertical Gardens in Tacoma?

Vertical garden in Paris by Patrick Blanc

Can anyone imagine a vertical garden installment in downtown Tacoma? How about the wall off of Schuster as you enter downtown? Check out this video: Vertical Gardens in Paris

Plant of the Week: Japanese Forest Grass

Photo courtesy of Monrovia.com

Japanese Forest Grass, Hakonechloa macra

A graceful, colorful groundcover for shady areas. Slender stems hold bright golden-yellow foliage having the effect of a tiny bamboo. Great in containers or color accent in borders. Deciduous.

Partial Sun
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Size: 18" tall & wide