08/26/2026
🌾 Don’t overlook the importance of ornamental grasses! 🌾
Blackhawk, Hameln, Heavy Metal, North Wind, Shenandoah, and Little Bluestem are more than just beautiful additions to the landscape—they play an important role in supporting our beneficial insects. 🦋🐝
Many native insects overwinter in and around the stems, leaves, and seed heads of grasses, with some species relying on that plant material to protect their eggs and young through the winter. Leaving grasses standing until late winter or early spring can provide valuable habitat when it’s needed most. 🍂❄️
And here’s another reason to love fall planting! 🍁 Fall is an excellent time to plant ornamental grasses. Cooler temperatures and naturally occurring moisture give roots time to establish before the stress of summer arrives.
Plant for beauty. Plant for habitat. Plant for the future. 🌱
Blackhawk • Hameln • Heavy Metal • North Wind • Shenandoah • Little Bluestem