Ornamental grasses add color, texture and vertical appeal to the landscape. Most require minimal care, and these landscaping plants come in a variety of sizes to meet any gardener’s needs. Yet, if you live in the Midwest or the Ohio Valley, varieties of ornamental grasses for Missouri gardens may not perform as expected in Northern states. Cool-Season vs. Warm-Season Ornamental Grass As the name suggests, cool-season grass varieties do better when the temperature is between 60 to 75 degrees F. (15.5-24 C.). They begin growing early in the spring and enter a second growth period in the fall. Unless they are provided with supplemental water during the summer, these types of ornamental grasses typically go dormant midseason and turn brown. Warm-season grasses like it hot and thrive in temperatures in the 80 to 95 degree F. (27-35 C.) range. These ornamental grasses begin growing later in the year and don’t […]
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