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Ornamental grasses

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

199 plants

Ornamental grasses in the database

Blue Wild Rye (Leymus Arenarius) — grass / perennial for full or half

Grass

Blue Wild Rye

Leymus Arenarius

FullUSDA 4–10
Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus Hystrix) — grass / perennial for full or half; thus contributing to the local ecosystem's health

Grass

Bottlebrush Grass

Elymus Hystrix

FullUSDA 4–10
Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') is a striking ornamental grass with vibrant steel-blue foliage

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Boulder Blue Fescue

Festuca 'Boulder Blue'

FullUSDA 8–10
Bowles Golden Sedge (Carex 'Bowles Golden') — It thrives best in part shade to full shade and prefers consistently moist soil

Aquatic

Bowles Golden Sedge

Carex 'Bowles Golden'

FullUSDA 6–11
Bowles' Golden Sedge (Carex Elata 'Aurea') — It's also low-maintenance, providing year-round interest

Aquatic

Bowles' Golden Sedge

Carex Elata 'Aurea'

FullUSDA 6–11
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Andropogon virginicus, commonly known as Broom Sedge, is a warm-season perennial grass native to North America

Grass

Broom Sedge

Andropogon Virginicus

FullUSDA 5–9
Bulbous Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum Species) — Bulbous Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) thrives in U.S

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Bulbous Oat Grass

Arrhenatherum Species

FullUSDA 4–8
Bull Grass (Muhlenbergia Emersleyi 'El Toro') — This perennial showcases dense clumps of narrow

Grass

Bull Grass

Muhlenbergia Emersleyi 'El Toro'

FullUSDA 6–11
Calibanus (Calibanus Hookeri) — Although the flowers are not particularly showy

Grass

Calibanus

Calibanus Hookeri

FullUSDA 8–11
California Bentgrass (Agrostis Densiflora) — evergreen perennial grass thriving in USDA zones 7-10

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California Bentgrass

Agrostis Densiflora

FullUSDA 9–10
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — which means it can provide year-round interest in the landscape

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California Fescue

Festuca Californica

FullUSDA 4–10
California Gray Rush (Juncus Patens) — This hardy native prefers full sun to partial shade

Grass

California Gray Rush

Juncus Patens

FullUSDA 4–9
California Meadow Sedge (Carex Pansa) — low-growing mat of fine-textured

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California Meadow Sedge

Carex Pansa

FullUSDA 8–11
California Melic (Melica Californica) — it's hardy in USDA zones 7-10 and offers seasonal interest with minimal maintenance

Grass

California Melic

Melica Californica

FullUSDA 5–10
Chamisso Sedge (Carex Pachystachya) — Adaptable to various soils; chamisso Sedge is a practical and attractive choice for gardeners seeking a lush

Grass

Chamisso Sedge

Carex Pachystachya

HalfUSDA 7–9
Cherokee Sedge (Carex Cherokeensis) — reaching up to 2-3 feet tall and wide

Grass

Cherokee Sedge

Carex Cherokeensis

FullUSDA 8–11
Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') — green and white-striped leaves

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Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'

FullUSDA 4–9
Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — Carex amphibola, commonly known as Creek Sedge, is a versatile perennial grass

Grass

Creek Sedge

Carex Amphibola

FullUSDA 3–9
Creeping Red Fescue, Red Fescue (Festuca Rubra) — making it an excellent choice for a range of landscaping designs, image 67

Grass

Creeping Red Fescue, Red Fescue

Festuca Rubra

FullUSDA 8–10
Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — This perennial averages 18-24 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches

Grass

Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge

Carex 'Toffee Twist'

FullUSDA 5–10
Dallas Blues Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Dallas Blues') — is a hardy perennial known for its steel-blue foliage and billowing form

Grass

Dallas Blues Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum 'Dallas Blues'

FullUSDA 5–9
Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia Rigens) — offering a subtle blue-green hue that adds a cool

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Deer Grass

Muhlenbergia Rigens

FullUSDA 9–11
Desert Needle Grass (Stipa speciosa) — Desert Needle Grass, Stipa speciosum, is an ornamental perennial native to arid regions

Grass

Desert Needle Grass

Stipa speciosa

FullUSDA 3–10
Desert Winterfat (Krascheninnikovia Lanata) — producing inconspicuous flowers that give way to silken plumes, image 29

Grass

Desert Winterfat

Krascheninnikovia Lanata

FullUSDA 9–10

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