Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental Grasses
Some hot trends in landscape design are using "native" plants, xeriscape plants, and natural gardening. The look of Kansas' famous Flint Hills, prairies filled with waving grasses mixed with wildflowers, fills this niche of native/xeriscape and the natural look. Landscape Architects world-wide are increasing the use of ornamental grasses and native plants into their designs. Many of these ornamental grasses are just improved varieties of our Kansas natives: Switchgrass, Little Bluestem, Big Bluestem, Blue Grama, and Sideoats Grama. Other grasses from other states and countries that have similar growing conditions are also being used.
'Karley Rose' Oriental Fountain Grass
On Our Grounds
We have a variety of ornamental grasses planted on our grounds. The perennials are mostly in the outer parts of the arboretum where they receive minimal or no water. There are also annual ornamental grasses planted in some of the flower beds near the building.
Important Links
K-State Ornamental Grass Publication
How to Videos
Dividing Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental Grass Seed Heads
Cutting Back Ornamental Grasses