Native plants are the easy-care alternatives to exotic, high-maintenance plants in the garden. Native grasses are also an excellent and versatile alternative to traditional lawns. They thrive without fertilizer, tolerate almost any well-draining soil, and attract local wildlife. If you live in the west, look into California native ornamental grasses and you may be astonished by the number and range of available choices. Nevada residents can also consider Nevada native grasses. All are hardy and versatile, having adapted over centuries to their particular ecosystems and climates. California Native Ornamental Grasses The hardest part of putting in native California grasses in your landscape will be selecting among the many beautiful plants available. If “native grass” makes you think scrubby, it’s time to discover the ornamental features of native California grasses. Let’s start with California’s official state grass, purple three-awn (Aristida purpurea), a thoroughly lovely and graceful grass. It grows from 1 […]
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