This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Grasses are among California’s most prolific weeds. Exotic bromes ...

Every spring and fall since 2009, the LSU AgCenter has issued a list of what it calls “Super Plants” for Louisiana gardens, plants that have been tested by the AgCenter ...

Also called purple fountain grass, this plant – like all fountain grasses – requires sunny, well-drained sites. Though drought tolerant, irrigation during prolonged dry spells is desirable.

Purple fountain grass is native to Africa, Asia and areas of the Middle East. It is a perennial in areas where the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees F (Zone 9), and there are areas in ...

For those of us laying our eyes on fountain grass for the first time, it may conjure up images of fairy-tale shires or ultra-chic landscapes. However, this perennial isn’t just for Hobbits or ...

Q: I like the look of fountain grass and want to plant some in our landscape. I’m wondering if it will drop seed and become a weed in our garden. I sure don’t need any more weeds. A: Fountain ...