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Ornamental grasses

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

199 plants

Ornamental grasses in the database

Kikuyu Grass (Cenchrus clandestinus) — creating a thick mat that can reach heights of 4 to 6 inches if left untrimmed.<br><br>In landscape design

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Kikuyu Grass

Cenchrus clandestinus

FullUSDA 9–10
Korean Feather Grass (Calamagrostis Brachytricha) — well-drained soil conditions; these delightful seed heads emerge in late summer and evoke a soft, airy

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Korean Feather Grass

Calamagrostis Brachytricha

FullUSDA 5–10
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — it's cold-hardy up to 25 degrees Fahrenheit; grass / palm for deep shade or half or shade, image 49

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Lady Palm

Rhapis Excelsa

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Large Cape Rush (Chondropetalum Elephantinum) — commonly known as Large Cape Rush

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Large Cape Rush

Chondropetalum Elephantinum

FullUSDA 8–10
Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — is a perennial grass-like plant known for its striking bronze foliage

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Leather Leaf Sedge

Carex Buchananii

FullUSDA 5–10
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — This aromatic grass showcases thin, arching green leaves and a citrus scent

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Lemon Grass

Cymbopogon Citratus

FullUSDA 7–11
Lindheimer's Muhly (Muhlenbergia Lindheimeri) — Lindheimer's Muhly (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri) is a perennial grass native to Texas

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Lindheimer's Muhly

Muhlenbergia Lindheimeri

FullUSDA 7–10
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — although it prefers well-drained soils; the Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a North, image 52

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Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium Scoparium

FullUSDA 4–9
Little Bunny Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alo. 'Little Bunny') — Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' is the most compact of the fountain grasses

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Little Bunny Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alo. 'Little Bunny'

FullUSDA 3–10
Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — grass / perennial with yellow blooms; though these inflorescences are not the main attraction, image 91

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Lomandra

Lomandra Longifolia

FullUSDA 8–9
Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — and prefers well-drained soils

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Mendocino Reed Grass

Calamagrostis Foliosa

FullUSDA 7–9
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — waving feather-like panicles at 1.5-2 feet tall

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Mexican Feather Grass

Nassella Tenuissima

FullUSDA 7–10
Miniature Sedge (Carex Conica 'The Beatles') — Carex conica 'The Beatles' is a compact ornamental grass with fine-textured

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Miniature Sedge

Carex Conica 'The Beatles'

HalfUSDA 7–9
Miniature Variegated Sedge (Carex Conica 'Snowline') — a captivating dwarf sedge

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Miniature Variegated Sedge

Carex Conica 'Snowline'

HalfUSDA 7–9
Mondo Grass, Lily Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus) — commonly known as Mondo Grass or Lily Grass

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Mondo Grass, Lily Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10
Moor Grass (Molinia Caerulea) — grass with purple blooms

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Moor Grass

Molinia Caerulea

FullUSDA 3–9
Morning Light Silver Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Morning Light') — is an ornamental perennial valued for its fine-textured

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Morning Light Silver Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Morning Light'

FullUSDA 5–9
Mosquito Grass (Bouteloua Gracilis) — showcasing its adaptability to a variety of climates

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Mosquito Grass

Bouteloua Gracilis

FullUSDA 3–10
Mueller's Fescue (Festuca Muelleri) — Mueller's Fescue (Festuca muelleri) is a hardy ornamental grass featuring fine

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Mueller's Fescue

Festuca Muelleri

FullUSDA 4–10
Native Bentgrass (Agrostis Pallens) — Native Bentgrass, Agrostis pallens, is a versatile perennial grass indigenous to western North America

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Native Bentgrass

Agrostis Pallens

FullUSDA 5–9
Native Mow Free Sod (Agrostis hybrid) — Native Mow Free&trade; can reduce water consumption by up to 50% compared to traditional turf

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Native Mow Free Sod

Agrostis hybrid

FullUSDA 8–10
New Zealand Sedge (Carex Dipsacea) — Carex dipsacea, or New Zealand Sedge, is a hardy, evergreen perennial grass

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New Zealand Sedge

Carex Dipsacea

FullUSDA 5–10
New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — This evergreen perennial boasts fine, arching leaves with a striking coppery hue, which intensify in the fall

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New Zealand Wind Grass

Anemanthele Lessoniana

FullUSDA 8–10
Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium Latifolium) — Ideal for erosion control and naturalistic landscapes; offering movement and a captivating silhouette against

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Northern Sea Oats

Chasmanthium Latifolium

HalfUSDA 5–9

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