Scientific name: Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum. Growth habit: A clump-forming upright to slightly arching semi-evergreen perennial grass growing to 5 feet tall and wide. Individual stems grow from the ...

Ornamental grasses make excellent screen plants to hide unsightly propane tanks and air conditioners, or for privacy around patios and decks. They develop faster than shrubs. Professional designers ...

When choosing perennials for our gardens we set high standards. We search for plants with attractive foliage, delightful flowers, showy seed heads, impressive fall color and winter interest. We look ...

I have written many times about the attributes of ornamental grasses in our landscapes. Their unique texture contrasts nicely against the coarser foliage of both broadleaf evergreen and deciduous ...

For those of us laying our eyes on fountain grass for the first time, it may conjure up images of fairy-tale shires or ultra-chic landscapes. However, this perennial isn’t just for Hobbits or modern ...

Growth habit: An upright, clump-forming perennial grass with linear leaves originating near the ground; grows to 3 feet tall. Light: Plant in full-sun locations. Water needs: Tolerates short periods ...

I really like the grass in the center of the containers in front of the Racine County Office Building. What is it, and could I use it at my house around my pond? - Lynn, Franksville. The grass is ...

The LSU AgCenter has announced another Louisiana Super Plant called Fireworks, a red-foliaged variety of purple fountain grass or pennisetum. For many years, gardeners in Louisiana grew purple ...