distinguish dangerous arson grasses from Almost angelic alternatives
Updated March 2026: Many big box stores and nurseries still sell Angelenos arson grasses – non-native grasses known to escape home gardens for the wild where they increase fire risk. It’s crazy! What’s crazier still is these dangers are often marketed as drought tolerant.
So, what is a well-meaning Angeleno to do? One option is to shop exclusively for native plants at Theodore Payne Foundation, and Nogalas, Hahamongna, and Las Pilitas Nurseries. Another alternative is to learn to distinguish aesthetically similar angels from the arson grasses.
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