As summer wanes and autumn approaches, garden plants begin to change along with the weather. One of the most fascinating aspects of the fall season is watching the metamorphosis of many structural ga ...

My favorite fountain grass is Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley Rose’. ... It forms a dense green 2-foot-tall by 3-foot-wide upright clump of very fine leaves, topped by silver, ...

Like Muhly grass, it grows only about 3 feet tall and wide, so it makes an ideal accent plant for a home garden. The same goes for “Fireworks,” a variety of fountain grass that the LSU ...

Fountain grass produces 3-foot fountain-shaped plants topped by purplish-pink fox tail flowers in late summer and fall. Variety Hameln has the same form but grows only 2 feet tall.

Ornamental grasses produce seed heads, delighting the senses with varied textures. Feather Reed, Silver Spike, Pampas and Miscanthus sport tassels, Maiden Grass grows curled tufts, Indian Rice ...

One set of plants that fares well in droughts is ornamental grass. Here are some selections to consider. Purple fountain grass is used in landscapes for its striking color. The splash of red ...

Purple fountain grass is a congenial type, much like the gregarious friend who makes a party. Highly ornamental with its arching foliage topped with bobbing rose-purple plumes from late spring to ...