Overwintering purple fountain grass

I recently noticed a local big-box retailer is selling some really nice big pots of Purple Fountain Grass as a perennial -- there is no zone information on the tag. What are the chances this more...

Grass Splash

With the arrival of fall, annuals begin to fade but ornamental grasses just get better. Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ flowers have matured to tawny sweeps that catch the autumn breezes (zone 4). more...

Garden Charm: Ornamental Grasses

While many ornamental grasses are great for fresh or dried arrangements, Chasmanthium latifolium (northern sea oats, zone 5) is among the best. more...

Potted grasses

QUESTION: Can I grow miscanthus in a container or it is too big? My neighbour has one growing in their garden and I like the way it looks. more...