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Nassella tenuissima

Growing and Caring for Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima)

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Mexican feather grass (Nassella tenuissima) is a favorite among many grass lovers because the silvery-green thread-like leaves can give landscapes a graceful and wavy appearance. The hair-like leaves of these perennial grasses are quite captivating and can soften up any space. Despite its appealing look, you do need to be cautious about growing Mexican feather …

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little bluestem grass

Growing and Caring for Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium)

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Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is an ornamental grass variety that is prized for the blue-green color of its leaves but it can also look appealing during winter when the gasses transform into golden hues. The vivid foliage color and delicate flowering plumes are great for adding lots of texture and contrast to your garden spaces. …

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andropogon gerardii

Growing and Caring for Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)

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Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) is the perfect ornamental grass to grow if you are looking for something tall, showy, and suited for warmer temperatures or dryer regions. These tall grasses are often used in agricultural lands because they are a good food source for horses, cattle, and other wild animals like birds. The bright foliage …

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ribbon grass

Growing and Caring for Ribbon Grass (Phalaris arundinacea)

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Ribbon grass (Phalaris arundinacea), also known as reed canary grass, is pretty easy to identify because it has interesting striped foliage. This ornamental grass is terrific for adding lots of color and texture to gardens and containers and it is also often grown as a hay crop for forage.  Gardeners adore these perennials because they …

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blue oat grass

5 Great Blue Oat Grass Companion Plants for More Interesting Landscapes

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Blue oat grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) is popular in ornamental gardens because this species forms fountain-like clumps with blue-tinted leaf blades that can add lots of color and texture to your garden spaces.  If you are using blue oat grass as an ornamental plant then it is best to compare it with complimentary companion plant species …

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Mexican feather grass

Top 5 Mexican Feather Grass Companion Plants and Landscaping Ideas

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Mexican feather grass (Nassella tenuissima) or needlegrass is a showy ornamental grass with a fuzzy appearance that can soften up the look of hard garden spaces.  Important note: Mexican feather grass is a serious weed to Australia. It is unpalatable to stock, drought tolerant, hardy, and difficult to control. You need to contact the authority …

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Top 5 Switchgrass Companion Plants and Landscaping Ideas

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Ornamental grasses are terrific for adding movement, texture, and vertical interest to your garden beds.  Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), also known as tall panic grass, tall prairie grass, thatch grass, or wild redtop is a very popular grass variety that is mostly grown as feedstock. But this handy grass variety can also be used as an …

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5 Great Ribbon Grass Companion Plants and Landscaping Ideas

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Ribbon grass (Phalaris arundinacea), reed canary grass or gardener’s-garters is a very beautiful evergreen ornamental grass species that gardeners love to use in landscaping projects.  This grass variety can add lots of charm to your garden with its tall leaf blades and it is very easy to grow since it will quickly spread all over …

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