Think outside the turf box and consider beautiful ornamental grasses. They'll add dramatic effects to any landscape or garden.

Few plants rival the breathtaking beauty of purple muhly, or Muhlenbergia capillaris, in the fall — clouds of purple wisps waving in the autumn sun, according to Helen Hamilton, past president ...

Purple fountain grass grows to 3» feet in good soil. It has an upright growth habit but is not as disciplined a grower as muhly grass. It benefits from a trim every month to remove bent or broken ...

My favorite ornamental grass, muhly grass, is blooming now. ... Our native Purple lovegrass, Eragrostis spectablilis, does great in full sun, dry soils and has a high drought tolerance.

Bamboo muhly is larger than other muhly grasses. It will grow up to 6 feet tall and as wide without pruning. Giving it a haircut once or maybe twice a year will give it a groomed, well-behaved look.

Native grasses are easy to maintain and wildlife friendly. Here are some that will add lively accents to your yard, or even ...

Bamboo muhly — With an unusually tall and weeping growth habit of 4-5 feet, this muhly has an airy, ephemeral look, instead of the straighter growth habits of most grasses.

Purple fountain grass has long been a favorite of local gardeners, ... Like Muhly grass, it grows only about 3 feet tall and wide, so it makes an ideal accent plant for a home garden.

One set of plants that fares well in droughts is ornamental grass. Here are some selections to consider. Purple fountain grass is used in landscapes for its striking color. The splash of red ...

A soft haze of plum from a row of muhly grass adorns a garden bed at the U.S. National Arboretum in October. (Miri Talabac/ The Baltimore Sun) Q: I saw a plant this autumn that looked like a grass … ...

A full-grown Lindheimer muhly, backlit by a setting sun and its seed stems waving in any... Muhly grasses make showy garden accents Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...