• When is the best time to plant grasses?
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Warm season ones such as Miscanthus do best when transplanted near the end of their dormant period up until early summer but well before the bloom. Typically, in our area this runs from the first of April through the end of May. After that, it becomes more risky. Cool season ones do best in the very early spring and than again in the early fall. Our variety descriptions note this difference.

• Our area is in the midst of a severe drought. What can I do?
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The best way to cope with this situation is to plant early so as to take advantage of the spring rains. Then organic mulch will do much to get your grasses established. Once established, most grasses need little irrigation.

 

• How many grasses are there?
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There are several hundred varieties commonly used as ornamental grasses. However, there are more than 9000 species of grasses worldwide. Some grasses such as bamboo don't look like grass while others like cattails look like grasses but are not. It is commonly accepted that mankind couldn't exist without grasses.

 

• How fast will my ornamental grass grow?
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Surprisingly fast! Good landscape effect can be expected by the end of the send growing season. This would suggest that you give plenty of room.