Prairie dropseed, or Sporobolus heterolepis, is a beautiful and showy grass native to the prairies of Ohio. Its fountain of delicate leaves can add a certain lyrical quality to a garden as they sw… ...

Ornamental grasses are reaching their peak in late summer landscapes. Planted among perennials in borders, they contribute contrasting texture, form and movement to the design.

Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is most commonly planted amongst established perennials.Delicate foliage is used to add a light, airy appearance to beds. Plants add further interest to ...

LEFT: Little bluestem is a native prairie grass with beauty in all four seasons, including excellent fall color shown here. RIGHT: These prairie dropseed plants will mature into a nice sidewalk ...

Native types of grass typically need less water than non-native grasses. Plus, they can make your lawn more fun. Here are nine options.

Learn how to care for this low-maintenance native grass.

Prairie partisans consider the grassy ecosystems nearly year-round attractions, with wildflowers blooming or holding noteworthy shapes even in winter. But in late summer, it’s party time. Inc… ...

There are also grasses in the shorter range, depending on your requirements. In the middle range, we find little bluestem at 24-48 inches, prairie dropseed at 18-24 inches, muhly grass at 24-36 ...

These include natives such as prairie dropseed, little bluestem, switchgrass, Indian grass, and poverty oatgrass as well as a host of sedges, including Pennsylvania sedge, wood’s sedge, and ...