Most grasses don't spread rampantly once planted. These grasses are useful for covering a large area or preventing soil erosion, but use them with caution.
Yellow bands speckle the leaves of zebra grass.
Grasses that self-seed prolifically are potentially invasive as well. And a grass that's not invasive in one climate can get out of hand in another. If in doubt, consult your local extension service or chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Today's Homeowner, a division of Times Mirror Magazines. Privacy policy .