Selected for structural similarity to commercial turfgrass (same color, height, leaf blade width etc.) these native grass species have a geographic range across North America. This suggests similar ...

Reed canary grass has been planted throughout the U.S. since the 1800s for forage and erosion control. It can outcompete most native species in natural wetlands and presents a major challenge for ...

Why is it called that? And how can you identify it? Let's find out. Found in all but the northernmost counties of Illinois, Purpletop is a relatively common grass. It is a native species, but you’ll ...