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Native Grasses

Low-fuss accents; the big ones make a focal point.

Type: Ornamental grasses

Sun / water: Typically full sun / characteristically drought tolerant; check the variety

When I plant it: Late winter, early spring, summer.

What I’ve seen

Species specific. Most are drought and heat tolerant.

How I use it

Used as accents in the landscape. Some larger varieties, such as pampas grass, are used as a focal point.

Fountain grass

This profile shares what I have experienced growing this plant in my Central Florida garden. I am not a certified horticulturist, so results in your garden may differ.

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