Learn About Ornamental Grasses

Grower’s Library key growing information How to Grow 'Green Drops' Ornamental Grass How to grow Panicum violaceum ('Green Drops') from seed: germination, direct sowing or transplants, harvest and drying, soil and uses. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information How to Grow Foxtail Millet How to grow foxtail millet (Setaria italica) from seed: direct sowing after frost, transplants in containers or trays, soil, cutting stage and uses. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information How to Grow Ornamental Pearl Millet (Cenchrus americanus) How to grow 'Purple Majesty' ornamental millet (Pennisetum glaucum) from seed: starting in pots, avoiding root binding, sun for color, soil, cutting stage and uses. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information How to Grow Feathertop Grass (Cenchrus longisetus) How to grow feathertop grass (Pennisetum villosum) from seed: starting transplants, direct sowing in warm climates, cutting stage to avoid shattering, soil and uses. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information How to Grow Savannah Grass (Melinis nerviglumis) How to grow savannah grass (Melinis nerviglumis) from seed: starting transplants, light for germination, sun, harvest timing to avoid shattering, soil and uses. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information How to Grow Black & Silver Tip Wheat How to grow ornamental black-tip and silver-tip wheat from seed: sowing time and depth, sun and soil, spacing, and when to cut the heads for drying. Open resource →

Grower’s Library article guide Beyond Blossoms: Dried Floral Grasses, Herbs & Veggies Grow more than flowers for fresh and dried arrangements: herbs, ornamental grasses, grains and vegetables that add texture, scent and form. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information How to Grow Hare's Tail Grass How to grow hare's tail grass (bunny tails) from seed: starting transplants, soil, and cutting the seed heads for fresh or dried use. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information How to Grow 'Frosted Explosion' Grass How to grow Panicum elegans ('Frosted Explosion') from seed: germination, why transplants are best, cutting stage and uses. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information Growing Ornamental & Dry Field Corn (Zea mays) How to grow ornamental, popcorn and flour corn: soil temperature, early planting for dry ears, spacing, pest control, harvest, curing and seeding rates. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information Eragrostis tef (Teff) | Key Growing Information How to grow ornamental teff (Eragrostis tef) from seed: starting transplants, direct sowing in warm areas, soil, and harvesting panicles for fresh or dried use. Open resource →

Grower’s Library key growing information How to Grow Greater Quaking Grass (Briza maxima) How to grow greater quaking grass (Briza maxima) from seed: starting in cells or sowing direct, spacing, soil and pH, and when to cut heads for fresh or... Open resource →