Few plants rival the breathtaking beauty of purple muhly, or Muhlenbergia capillaris, in the fall — clouds of purple wisps waving in the autumn sun, according to Helen Hamilton, past president of the ...

Q: I saw a plant this autumn that looked like a grass but with showy pinkish tops. I wasn’t sure if they were flowers but it was quite striking. I’d like to try growing some because I love late-season ...

Do you want to consider a different type of plant in your landscape? Something that is drought-tolerant, attractive to wildlife and easy to care for? Consider ornamental grass. Muhly grass Muhly grass ...

In the fall, ornamental grasses are stars in the garden, their feathery plumes glowing in the autumn light. Morning Light miscanthus sinensis is an easy one to grow in any full-sun yard because it ...

A full-grown Lindheimer muhly, backlit by a setting sun and its seed stems waving in any slight breeze, puts on a stunning display in fall and winter. Bamboo muhly, with its tall, bright-green, ...

Ornamental grasses bring to mind the wind blowing across the prairie, creating a living sea of softness. One in particular stands out with its cloud of pink seed blooms moving above green blades. Pink ...

Ornamental grasses are an often-overlooked group of herbaceous perennials that thrive here. They can add beauty to your landscape with minimal effort. Because of their ease of care and reliability, ...

Following recent weather patterns of low rainfall, ornamental grasses are worth consideration for more drought-tolerant, naturalized landscapes. Many varieties are at their peak color and bloom in ...

Few of us are thinking about our lawns this time of year, but that does not mean we can’t be thinking about grass. I don’t mean overseeding with rye grass for the winter or devising strategies for ...

COLLEGE STATION – Lindheimer muhly, a versatile perennial clump grass, has been named the latest Texas Superstar. Brent Pemberton, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research ornamental horticulturist, Overton ...