Ornamental Grasses Improve Your Lawn

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Grasses for Drier Climates

• Tall Grasses. The grasses in this category include big bluestem, switch grass, and Indian grass. They grow between five and six feet tall and can survive on an average of 25 to 30 inches of rainfall per year.
• Mixed Grass. These grasses include little bluestem, Western wheatgrass, June grass, and needle grass. Grasses in this category can survive on 18 to 24 inches of rainfall a year.
• Short Grass. Buffalo grass and blue grama grasses grow well in dry regions with an average annual rainfall of 10 to 15 inches.

Grasses for Wetter Climates

• American Grasses. This category includes the most common switch grass that flourishes in semi-arid climates.
• Asian Grasses. Japanese silver grass, Miscanthus, and Morning Light are rapidly gaining in popularity due to their aesthetic beauty and ease of care.
• Other Notables. Northern Lights tufted hairgrass, feather reed grass, Northern sea oats, tufted hair grass and Korean feather reed grass are all popular choices for their tolerance to shade and excessive moisture.

Proper Care Techniques