Re: ornamental grass!

I ordered in some Prairie Dropseed for our Prairie Garden this year from
Prairie Nursery.  They arrived dormant and never did anything. The MGs
planted them anyway, hopefully, but doubt anything will come of them.

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna" <gossiper@sbcglobal.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:50 PM
Subject: RE: [CHAT] ornamental grass!


> Yep, got to agree with Cathy on the prairie drop seed for a small grass.
>
> If you are going for trivia stuff, switchgrass (although I don't like it)
> has a root system with a very sweet smell. If you ever have to pull it out
> or transplant a small amount, smell the roots... very strong and
> interesting.
>
> What I don't like about my Miscanthus (duh, the variegated one) is after 6
> years, the center became bare and has to be dug out and replanted. Looks
> strange as a 5-6 ft ring of grass. But it is an awesome item swaying in
the
> wind and throughout the winter.
>
> I have a reed grass in the back which I planted last fall. I am hoping it
> doesn't take over like the other grass by the waterfall. That was a
giveaway
> and it is bent on traveling to see everyone on this list... Moral to the
> story- I will check to make sure it is a clumping not running grass before
I
> add any more to my yard!
>
> Donna
>
>
> > Of course, I am partial to prairie grasses, and I'd vote for Prairie
> > Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepsis) as the best native ornamental. Of
> > course, it isn't tall (forms a mound 18-24 inches high, with flower
> > spikes to about 36 inches) - has to be viewed close up, but it is a
> > clumper, so the only thing you need to worry about is self seeding.
> > The narrow leaves form a graceful fountain. I use it to line paths.
> > AND the bloom is fragrant. Some say it smells like popcorn, but I
> > think cilantro.
> >
> > Cathy, west central IL, z5b
>
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