Like most ornamental grasses, it’s low maintenance, but it’s a short-lived perennial of 2 to 3 years). It prefers moist soil ...

Karl Foerster feather reed grass, one of the most popular ornamental grasses, is a familiar sight here in the Midwest. It's used extensively, both in home gardens and in commercial landscapes. No ...

Ornamental grasses are suitable in almost any landscape setting. They combine well with garden plants—annuals, perennials, ... The weeping effect of short grasses softens harsh edges of ...

“Ornamental grasses can be an interesting texture, especially mixed in with perennials,” she said. “Most grasses are very water wise, so they’re good xeric plants.” That’s not the case ...

When choosing an ornamental grass, look at native varieties first. Native grasses play their part with pollinators. The Perennial Plant of the Year for 2022 is a native bluestem grass ...

Ornamental grasses are tough, drought-tolerant plants that can add structure, texture and color to any garden. They come straight and tall, wide and wispy, even short and spiky. Some also add two ...

One of the more popular perennial grasses that is not hardy in this area is purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'). This fast-growing grass makes it a good plant to use as an annual.

Ornamental grasses are tough, drought-tolerant plants that can add structure, texture and color to any garden. They come straight and tall, wide and wispy, even short and spiky. Some also add two ...

Ornamental grasses are long-lived and relatively maintenance free, except for their once-a-year cutback. Grasses make a bold statement in the landscape or perennial bed.

Pay attention to the hardiness zone when buying ornamental grasses, or you could buy varieties that aren’t hardy perennials in this area. Southwest Ohio is in Zone six, so you should look for ...