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Ornamental grasses

Grasses for movement, texture, and structure in planting design.

199 plants

Ornamental grasses in the database

Adagio Eulalia Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Adagio') — Adagio Eulalia Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio') is a compact ornamental grass reaching 3 to 4 feet

Grass

Adagio Eulalia Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Adagio'

FullUSDA 4–9
Alkali Sacaton (Sporobolus Airoides) — It flourishes in arid zones, reaching 3 feet in height with an equal spread

Grass

Alkali Sacaton

Sporobolus Airoides

FullUSDA 6–10
Amur Or Silver Banner Grass (Miscanthus Sacchariflorus) — textural contrast to the landscape

Grass

Amur Or Silver Banner Grass

Miscanthus Sacchariflorus

FullUSDA 5–9
Appalachian Sedge (Carex Appalachica) — this sedge thrives in hardiness zones 4-8

Grass

Appalachian Sedge

Carex Appalachica

FullUSDA 3–8
Atlas Fescue (Festuca mairei) — This low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to dry conditions

Grass

Atlas Fescue

Festuca mairei

FullUSDA 4–9
Australian Silver Rush (Juncus Polyanthemos) — Refined silvery-blue, rush-like foliage, forms erect tufts up to 2-3 feet high and 1-2 feet wide; bluish-silver

Grass

Australian Silver Rush

Juncus Polyanthemos

FullUSDA 8–10
Autumn Moor Grass (Sesleria autumnalis) — and is drought-tolerant once established

Grass

Autumn Moor Grass

Sesleria autumnalis

FullUSDA 5–9
Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly (Muhlenbergia Dumosa) — fine-textured foliage and reaches up to 6 feet tall with an equal spread

Grass

Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly

Muhlenbergia Dumosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — green stems that can reach 2-3 feet high and spread 1-2 feet wide

Grass

Basket Rush

Juncus Textilis

FullUSDA 2–9
Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — showcasing its unique botanical lineage.<br><br>Characteristically; bear Grass thrives in full sun to partial, image 64

Grass

Bear Grass

Xerophyllum Tenax

FullUSDA 5–9
Bell Flower Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe Campanulata) — making a graceful addition to xeriscape gardens

Grass

Bell Flower Hesperaloe

Hesperaloe Campanulata

FullUSDA 8–11
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Tumulicola) — Carex tumulicola, or Berkeley Sedge, is a lush, evergreen perennial grass native to California

Grass

Berkeley Sedge

Carex Tumulicola

FullUSDA 8–11
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — verdant clumps typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet; ideal for mass plantings or as a gracefully undulating, image 70

Grass

Berkeley Sedge

Carex Divulsa

FullUSDA 8–11
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — also referred to as Devil's Grass or scientifically as Cynodon dactylon

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Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass

Cynodon Dactylon

FullUSDA 1–11
Big Bluestem (Andropogon Gerardii) — named for their resemblance to a bird's foot; green and red flowers in the garden, image 67

Grass

Big Bluestem

Andropogon Gerardii

FullUSDA 4–9
Big Bluestem (Andropogon 'Indian Warrior') — commonly known as Turkey Foot

Grass

Big Bluestem

Andropogon 'Indian Warrior'

FullUSDA 3–9
Black Flowering Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry') — It flaunts bottlebrush plumes that start a smoky purple and mature to black in fall

Grass

Black Flowering Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry'

FullUSDA 5–10
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens') — to maintain its vibrant coloring and healthy growth; especially in the hotter seasons or in more

Grass

Black Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Bluebunch Wheat Grass (Pseudoroegneria Spicata) — depending on its environment

Grass

Bluebunch Wheat Grass

Pseudoroegneria Spicata

FullUSDA 3–7
Blue Fescue, Blue Fescue Grass (Festuca Glauca) — plant Blue Fescue in clusters or along pathways to accentuate its spherical form and blue hues; blue Fescue

Grass

Blue Fescue, Blue Fescue Grass

Festuca Glauca

FullUSDA 4–8
Bluegrass (Poa Annua) — which contributes to its invasive nature in certain landscapes; scientifically known as Poa annua, image 45

Grass

Bluegrass

Poa Annua

FullUSDA 2–9
Blue Moor Grass (Sesleria Caerulea) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 7 and is renowned for its resilience and low maintenance requirements; drought

Grass

Blue Moor Grass

Sesleria Caerulea

FullUSDA 5–8
Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon Sempervirens) — fountain-like silhouette.<br><br>Drought-resistant and hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8

Grass

Blue Oat Grass

Helictotrichon Sempervirens

FullUSDA 3–10
Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Blue Sedge (Carex flacca), a hardy perennial grass-like plant, features powdery blue-green foliage

Grass

Blue Sedge

Carex Flacca

FullUSDA 4–11

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