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Ornamental grasses

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

199 plants

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

Adagio Eulalia Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Adagio'

Full · Zones 4–9

Alkali Sacaton (Sporobolus Airoides) — Alkali Sacaton (Sporobolus airoides) is a robust perennial grass, admired for its hardiness and adaptability

Alkali Sacaton

Sporobolus Airoides

Full · Zones 6–10

Amur Or Silver Banner Grass (Miscanthus Sacchariflorus) — commonly known as Amur or Silver Banner Grass

Amur Or Silver Banner Grass

Miscanthus Sacchariflorus

Full · Zones 5–9

Appalachian Sedge (Carex Appalachica) — Appalachian Sedge (Carex appalachica) is a graceful

Appalachian Sedge

Carex Appalachica

Full · Zones 3–8

Atlas Fescue (Festuca mairei) — Atlas Fescue (Festuca mairei) is a robust ornamental grass

Atlas Fescue

Festuca mairei

Full · Zones 4–9

Australian Silver Rush (Juncus Polyanthemos) — The Australian Silver Rush, Juncus polyanthemos, is a robust perennial with a unique architectural form

Australian Silver Rush

Juncus Polyanthemos

Full · Zones 8–10

Autumn Moor Grass (Sesleria autumnalis) — Autumn Moor Grass (Sesleria autumnalis) is an evergreen perennial, valued for its clumping, mounded habit

Autumn Moor Grass

Sesleria autumnalis

Full · Zones 5–9

Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly (Muhlenbergia Dumosa) — This clumping perennial features bright green

Bamboo Muhly, Giant Muhly

Muhlenbergia Dumosa

Full · Zones 8–11

Basket Rush (Juncus Textilis) — Juncus textilis, commonly known as Basket Rush, is a perennial, ornamental grass-like plant

Basket Rush

Juncus Textilis

Full · Zones 2–9

Bear Grass (Xerophyllum Tenax) — grass-like foliage and tall

Bear Grass

Xerophyllum Tenax

Full · Zones 5–9

Bell Flower Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe Campanulata) — The Bell Flower Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe campanulata) exhibits slender

Bell Flower Hesperaloe

Hesperaloe Campanulata

Full · Zones 8–11

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Carex divulsa, known as Berkeley Sedge, is a versatile evergreen perennial grass

Berkeley Sedge

Carex Divulsa

Full · Zones 8–11

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

Berkeley Sedge

Carex Tumulicola

Full · Zones 8–11

Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Bermuda Grass, or Cynodon dactylon, is a hardy perennial known for its aggressive growth

Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass

Cynodon Dactylon

Full · Zones 1–11

Big Bluestem (Andropogon Gerardii) — Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) is a robust, perennial grass reaching 4-6 ft

Big Bluestem

Andropogon Gerardii

Full · Zones 4–9

Big Bluestem (Andropogon 'Indian Warrior') — Andropogon 'Indian Warrior' (Turkey Foot) is a robust, warm-season prairie grass, reaching 4-5 ft in height

Big Bluestem

Andropogon 'Indian Warrior'

Full · Zones 3–9

Black Flowering Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry') — is a perennial ornamental grass growing 2-3 feet tall and wide

Black Flowering Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Moudry'

Full · Zones 5–10

Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens') — evergreen perennial with near-black

Black Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Bluebunch Wheat Grass (Pseudoroegneria Spicata) — is a drought-tolerant perennial valued for its resilience and ecological benefits

Bluebunch Wheat Grass

Pseudoroegneria Spicata

Full · Zones 3–7

Blue Fescue, Blue Fescue Grass (Festuca Glauca) — Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca) is a resilient ornamental grass

Blue Fescue, Blue Fescue Grass

Festuca Glauca

Full · Zones 4–8

Bluegrass (Poa Annua) — Its rapid growth and prolific seeding make it a temporary turfgrass or invasive weed

Bluegrass

Poa Annua

Full · Zones 2–9

Blue Moor Grass (Sesleria Caerulea) — is a clump-forming perennial featuring unique two-tone foliage: green tops and bluish undersides

Blue Moor Grass

Sesleria Caerulea

Full · Zones 5–8

Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon Sempervirens) — Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) is a striking, evergreen ornamental grass with a clumping habit

Blue Oat Grass

Helictotrichon Sempervirens

Full · Zones 3–10

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

Blue Sedge

Carex Flacca

Full · Zones 4–11