Jade Jade Jade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. It can refer to either of two different minerals: nephrite, a silicate of calcium and magnesium, or jadeite, a silicate of sodium and aluminium. Jade is featured prominently in ancient Asian art, as well as having an important place in many other cultures. The English word "jade" is derived (via French "l'ejade" and Latin "ilia" "flanks, kidney area") from the Spanish term "piedra de ijada" (first recorded in 1565) or "loin stone", from its reputed efficacy in curing ailments of the loins and kidneys. "Nephrite" is derived
Ornamental grass long lasting, often remaining well into the winter. Some "Stipa" species flower in the spring, the inflorescence standing almost two metres above the clumps of leaves, and again the seed heads last late into the winter. When gardening near natural wildland-urban interfaces, care to avoid invasive species, such as "Cortaderia jubata", "Pennisetum setaceum", and "Nassella tenuissima" (syn. "Stipa tenuissima"), is responsible horticulture. Ornamental grass Ornamental grasses are grasses grown as ornamental plants. They have become increasingly popular in gardens in recent years. Ornamental grasses are popular in many colder hardiness zones for their resilience to cold temperatures and aesthetic value