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AcoraceaeCalamus: complete guide
Acorus calamus
How to grow Acorus calamus: ideal conditions, care, planting tips, and companion plants for this aromatic waterside grass.
AcoraceaeGrassleaf sweet flag: complete guide
Acorus gramineus
Discover Acorus gramineus, an elegant water plant with delicate grass-like foliage. Perfect for shaded borders, ponds, and water gardens in temperate climates.
PoaceaeCloud grass (Agrostis nebulosa): complete guide
Agrostis nebulosa
Everything about Agrostis nebulosa, the Spanish cloud grass: ideal position, soil, sowing, care and garden design uses.
PoaceaeSeashore Bentgrass: complete guide
Agrostis pallens
Everything about Agrostis pallens, the elegant seashore bentgrass from western North America. Location, soil, care, and garden tips explained.
PoaceaeAutumn bent (Agrostis perennans): complete guide
Agrostis perennans
Everything about Agrostis perennans, the upland bentgrass from North America: position, soil, watering, pruning and garden uses.
PoaceaeSilvery Hair Grass: complete guide
Aira cupaniana
Everything about Aira cupaniana, the delicate silvery hair grass from the Mediterranean. Location, soil, bloom season, and practical garden tips.
PoaceaeOrange foxtail: complete guide
Alopecurus aequalis
Discover how to grow and care for Orange foxtail: ideal light, soil, watering needs and seasonal calendar for a thriving garden grass.
PoaceaeMarsh foxtail: complete guide
Alopecurus geniculatus
Everything you need to know about Alopecurus geniculatus: care, soil, hardiness and ideal planting spots. Perfect for wet areas and naturalistic planting schemes.
Rendle's meadow foxtail: complete guide
Alopecurus rendlei
Rendle's meadow foxtail (Alopecurus rendlei) is an elegant grass species with distinctive inflorescences. Learn how to grow this ornamental grass in your garden.
PoaceaeBig bluestem: complete guide
Andropogon gerardii
Complete guide to big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii): planting, care, location, soil, winter hardiness and companion planting in the garden.
PoaceaeBushy bluestem: complete guide
Andropogon glomeratus
Full guide to bushy bluestem (Andropogon glomeratus): ideal location, wet soil conditions, care, winter hardiness and companion planting.
PoaceaeAnnual vernal grass: complete guide
Anthoxanthum aristatum
A detailed guide to growing and caring for Annual vernal grass (Anthoxanthum aristatum), a delicate annual grass native to Southern Europe and North Africa.
Aristida adscensionis: complete guide
Aristida adscensionis L.
Aristida adscensionis, annual bristle grass, is an elegant tropical ornamental with fine feathery plumes. Perfect for dry, warm gardens. Master seed sowing and cultivation.
PoaceaeSterile oat: complete guide
Avena sterilis
Everything you need to know about growing and caring for Sterile oat (Avena sterilis) in your garden, from sowing to seasonal care and companion planting.
PoaceaeWavy hairgrass: complete guide
Avenella flexuosa
Discover everything about Wavy hairgrass: growing tips, soil needs, hardiness, and ideal companion plants for naturalistic gardens.
PoaceaeBambusa vulgaris: complete guide
Bambusa vulgaris
Growing common bamboo in your garden - everything about planting, care, growth rate and winter hardiness of bamboo in temperate climates.
CyperaceaeFlat sedge: complete guide
Blysmus compressus
Discover how to grow and care for Flat sedge (Blysmus compressus): light, water, soil, and seasonal care for this elegant marginal water plant.
PoaceaeBuffalo grass: complete guide
Bouteloua dactyloides
Buffalo grass (Bouteloua dactyloides) is a drought-tolerant native prairie grass ideal as a low-maintenance lawn alternative and for naturalistic garden plantings.
PoaceaeBromus madritensis: complete guide
Bromus madritensis
Bromus madritensis, commonly known as Spanish brome, is a decorative wild grass native to the Mediterranean region extending eastward to Tibet. This bird-feeding grass thrives in dry, sunny gardens.
PoaceaeSmooth brome: complete guide
Bromus racemosus
Everything you need to grow Smooth brome: soil, light, watering, and seasonal care. Ideal for naturalistic gardens in temperate zones.
PoaceaeHairy brome: complete guide
Bromus ramosus
Hairy brome (Bromus ramosus) is a graceful perennial grass ideal for shady, moist areas. A low-maintenance choice for naturalistic gardens in temperate climates.
PoaceaeBromus rubens: complete guide
Bromus rubens
Bromus rubens, commonly known as red brome or foxtail brome, is a striking ornamental grass with reddish panicles native to the Mediterranean region. This bird-feeding grass adds color to dry gardens.
PoaceaeBromus squarrosus: complete guide
Bromus squarrosus
Bromus squarrosus, commonly known as corn brome or squarrose brome, is an interesting wild grass native to Europe and the Mediterranean through Iran. This bird-feeding grass features characteristic angular panicles.
PoaceaeColumbia brome: complete guide
Bromus vulgaris
Everything you need to know about Bromus vulgaris, the Columbia brome grass: location, soil, care and use in the garden. Practical tips for grass lovers.