Andropogon, Pennisetum, Eragrostis, Miscanthus, Sorghastrum, Muhlenbergia, Carex, Schizacharium… there are so many varieties of ornamental grasses to choose from. Learn about the origins, myths, habits, and benefits of these species from our Director Tony Avent.
Complete transcript and list of all the ornamental grasses that Tony mentions in this video can be found at https://www.plantdelights.com/blogs/videos/gardening-unplugged-ornamental-grasses
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I’m so glad you said that about Miscanthus, because what the New York DEC says, is that it’s invasive because “its center dies out & forms a donut… Yeah you read that right… They’re also trying to say that water hyacinth and water lettuce are going to be an invasive species in zone 6a… can’t make this shit up…
I made a video about controlling running Bamboo, and I agree that south zone 7, there is little reason to grow running Bamboo. However for me in zone 6a, I can’t get the look of thick bamboo stems unless I use a runner. Therefore I need to rhizome prune 2x/ year.
Super interesting. Is that stacked urbanite on the steep slope at the beginning of the video?