One of the more popular perennial grasses that is not hardy in this area is purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'). This fast-growing grass makes it a good plant to use as an annual.

Like most ornamental grasses, it’s low maintenance, but it’s a short-lived perennial of 2 to 3 years). It prefers moist soil ...

This rainbow of shades complements your pickier plants—without extending your to-do list. Jennifer Causey Fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial grasses, many of which change color in the fall ...

These 10 low-maintenance perennial grasses make the perfect addition to any landscape, whether you're looking for lawn grass or ornamental texture.

Gardening; This purple-blooming perennial gives a late-season snack to pollinators: George’s Plant Pick of the Week. Published: ; Sep. 10, 2022, 7:00 a.m.

Bluestar. Amsonia, Zones 5 to 9. A perennial wildflower that blooms in May and June, bluestars have five pale-blue flower petals growing in clusters on 2- to 3-foot stems. The feathery foliage ...

Ornamental grasses are tough, drought-tolerant plants that can add structure, texture and color to any garden. They come straight and tall, wide and wispy, even short and spiky. Some also add two ...

These are some of the best new perennial flowers and ornamental grasses hitting the market for your 2025 gardens. ... Hagarman says ‘Webmaster’ has “warm purple flowers with a soft lilac ...

2025 Milwaukee-area plant sales offer native perennial and annual flowers, grasses, more Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tue, April 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM UTC ...

The Perennial Plant Sale is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 at the Elm Grove Park & Shop, 13425 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove. It will feature 100 varieties of native flowering plants and over 25 ...