

- May 1, 2019
Ornamental Grasses
There are many ornamental grasses available in the market place, but I would recommend only a handful of the perennial species. Why -- (1) some are invasive and/or spread (by rhizome or seed) and (2) the maintenance is high for many, with owners often not up to the task. A single clump of the ubiquitous Miscanthus sinensis (Chinese Silver Grass) can produce over 500,000 seeds! The grass in the above photo is a prime example of the problems associated with most ornamental g