Upper Midwest Ornamental Grasses For Year-Round Interest

Ornamental grass and yellow flowers

Grass as a garden element goes well beyond that perfect expanse of green turf. Ornamental grasses have become increasingly popular with gardeners and landscapers over the last couple of decades. They provide drama and visual interest, often with minimal maintenance. Here are some ideas for growing ornamental grass in upper Midwest gardens. Ornamental Grass in the Garden The term ornamental grass in gardening refers to actual grass species but also plants that resemble grass, like sedges. Most are perennials, but some grasses are annual. If you grow species native to the upper Midwest, they should come back every year. Grasses from warmer climates will grow as annuals here. Ornamental grasses come in two different types of growth habit: spreading and clumping. Spreading grasses can be used as groundcover but can also quickly take over areas of the garden. Clumping grasses stay in a tight space but get bigger over time. […]

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