This trendy plant may look dreamy, but it can become a nightmare in the landscape. Sarah Crowley / BHG Pink pampas grass looks magical and airy in a vase. The feathery, larger-than-life plumes are ...

This is one dramatic grass, grown for its tall, stately flower plumes that can reach up to 12 feet. If you're looking for an easy, low-maintenance plant to serve as a focal point or a specimen plant, ...

Thinking about planting pampas grass? Be sure you have enough space. Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) grows to impressive size, as high as 10 feet and equally as wide. But what a beautiful plant it ...

Ornamental grasses make excellent screen plants to hide unsightly propane tanks and air conditioners, or for privacy around patios and decks. They develop faster than shrubs. Professional designers ...

Ornamental grasses are an often-overlooked group of herbaceous perennials that thrive here. They can add beauty to your landscape with minimal effort. Because of their ease of care and reliability, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pampas grass has a fluffy, feathery appearance, and the stems might be bright white, sandy brown or even ...

With plumes that bring to mind ostrich feathers, pampas grass first became popular in the Victorian era. Fluffy seed heads decorated the most fashionable hats, homes, even carriages. Interest surged ...

Online: For more information about invasive plants, go to the California Invasive Plant Council Web site at cal-ipc.org Encinitas resident Kurt Schroeder knows it will take some work to get rid of the ...