With homeowners tiring of monolithic green lawns, colorful, ornamental grasses like pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) are finally seeing the (sun)light of the day. Birthing slender, pearly white ...

Dried pampas grass is very popular for use in decor and flower arrangements. Fresh pampas grass does not have much of a notable scent but when it is dried, it may have a hay-like smell.

The tall grass is one of the more exotic-looking plants to happily grow on UK soil and is popular with gardening fans thanks to its minimal upkeep - but it's not as highly regarded in other countries ...