CATALINA FOOTHILLS, Ariz. (KGUN) — It's Wildfire Awareness Week. Fountain grass is an invasive plant that is commonly seen on roadsides and in neighborhoods in Tucson. Fountain grass poses a very big ...

Silvergrass ( Miscanthus spp.), also known as miscanthus, is a low-maintenance perennial grass that’s tall and forms dense, ...

Talk about a cutie of an ornamental grass! The little bunny fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides “Little Bunny”) is a miniature ornamental grass with white, bushy plumes that, on windy days, ...

I have written many times about the attributes of ornamental grasses in our landscapes. Their unique texture contrasts nicely against the coarser foliage of both broadleaf evergreen and deciduous ...

On the leeward slope of Haleakala above Kihei rises a red dirt cinder cone named Pu’uokali, which means “the hill of waiting.” It is said to be one of several mo’o (lizard deities) who were ...

Several years ago, on a hike in mid-November, I came across an unfamiliar grass. It was still green, with an intact seed head. The alarm bells started ringing in my head, like they do whenever I see ...

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 and ...