With aggressive growing patterns and sinister tactics, Old World bluestem is crowding out native grass species and remaking Kansas prairies. HAYS, Kansas — Keith Harmoney crouches down in a pale ...

Little bluestem, prairie dropseed, Indian grass and other native ornamental grasses are good options for the Kansas landscape because of their drought tolerance, resistance to pests and overall low ...

As you drive around the Kansas City area, you will see ornamental grasses are a staple in some of the most beautiful landscapes in our area. Grasses are desired for their strong architectural features ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on Sept. 1, 2025. Click here for that audio. The North American prairie rivals the Amazon rainforest in its biological diversity, and it’s disappearing even ...

Many native ornamental grasses are host plants (food sources) for the larval or caterpillar stages of butterflies and moths. Most of these grasses stand upright through fall and winter, providing ...

Beware of walking on the prairie: The plants’ beauty may be contagious. A healthy prairie is characterized by the diversity of its plant species, as well as its variety of insects, reptiles, birds and ...