Warming Up to Warm-Season Grasses
Cynthia Druckenbrod
Known for their structure, seed heads and graceful movement, ornamental grasses can and should be an integral part of your garden. When planted en masse, they provide a continuity of color when placed amongst broad-leaved plants. Warm-season grasses are those that flower mid-to-late summer, then turn quickly to seeds that can last for several weeks or even months. The prominent seed heads are typically earth toned and are the focal point for grasses. Many varieties are moderately drought tolerant and easy to cultivate as long as they are planted in full sun.
No garden is complete without the long, elegant look that many ornamental grasses provide.