Ornamental grasses are a wonderful asset to the Ohio garden, and Purple Love grass (Eragrostis spectabilis) is enchanting. This bunchgrass forms a tight mound of upright, medium green leaves. In fall, ...

A long-lived perennial from the milkweed family, butterflyweed is native to much of North America. This drought-resistant ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In addition to being royalty's chosen color in ancient times, purple has long been associated with mystery and imagination. Since it's ...

Q: Dig and store it or leave it in the garden, I can’t seem to keep purple fountain grass alive through the winter. What is the best way to overwinter this grass? A: With attractive purple leaves and ...

Q: Does purple fountain grass spread? If so, would planting it in the bed in a bottomless pot keep it from spreading? — P.S., Pearland A: Purple fountain grass makes a clump that gradually increases ...

Q: Will my purple fountain grass come back after the winter and if so, should I prune it back now? - B.T., Houston A: This is one of the less cold-hardy ornamental grasses, so it depends on how harsh ...

Striking plants of deep pinks and dark greens conjure the visual world of “Wicked” this month at the New York Botanical ...

Q • I bought some purple fountain grass at a sale this summer for about a dollar. It is lovely, but the tag says “will not survive winter in cold areas.” Is there any hope for it, and if so, how ...

Keeping your lawn green and free from weeds can be a full-time job, and many homeowners prefer a ground cover with lower maintenance. These days, there's also a movement toward more ...