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Ornamental grasses

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

199 plants

Orange Or Brown Sedge (Carex Testacea) — commonly known as Orange or Brown Sedge

Orange Or Brown Sedge

Carex Testacea

Full · Zones 6–11

Pacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading to 1-2 feet

Pacific Reed Grass

Calamagrostis Nutkaensis

Full · Zones 8–9

Pampas Grass (Cortaderia Selloana) — Note its invasive behavior in some regions and sharp-edged leaves requiring mindful placement

Pampas Grass

Cortaderia Selloana

Full · Zones 5–11

Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex Pensylvanica) — Carex pensylvanica, or Pennsylvania Sedge, is a resilient, low-maintenance perennial grass

Pennsylvania Sedge

Carex Pensylvanica

Half · Zones 5–10

Peruvian Feather Grass (Stipa Ichu) — is a perennial ornamental grass standing at 2 to 3 feet tall

Peruvian Feather Grass

Stipa Ichu

Full · Zones 8–9

Pine Muhly (Muhlenbergia Dubia) — Pine Muhly (Muhlenbergia dubia) is a finely textured

Pine Muhly

Muhlenbergia Dubia

Full · Zones 6–10

Pink Muhly (Muhlenbergia Capillaris) — feathery plumes of rosy-pink flowers

Pink Muhly

Muhlenbergia Capillaris

Full · Zones 5–9

Plains Lovegrass (Eragrostis Intermedia) — commonly called Plains Lovegrass

Plains Lovegrass

Eragrostis Intermedia

Full · Zones 7–10

Porcupine Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Strictus') — is a striking ornamental grass known for its yellow horizontal banding on green blades

Porcupine Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Strictus'

Full · Zones 5–9

Poverty Rush (Juncus Tenuis) — Juncus tenuis, commonly known as Poverty Rush, is a hardy perennial grass-like plant

Poverty Rush

Juncus Tenuis

Full · Zones 2–9

Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus Heterolepis) — clumping perennial grass reaching 2‚Äì3 ft in height and 2‚Äì3 ft in width

Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus Heterolepis

Full · Zones 3–9

Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu (Panicum Amarum) — Prairie Switch Grass, Panicum amarum, thrives in full sun, tolerating drought with deep roots

Prairie Switch Grass, Bitter Panicu

Panicum Amarum

Full · Zones 8–11

Princess Caroline Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline') — Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline', esteemed for its vibrant burgundy foliage, is a warm-season

Princess Caroline Fountain Grass

Pennisetum 'Princess Caroline'

Full · Zones 8–10

Proso Millet (Panicum Miliaceum) — Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum) is an annual grass with a robust growth habit

Proso Millet

Panicum Miliaceum

Full · Zones 2–11

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Rubrum') — commonly known as Purple Fountain Grass

Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum 'Rubrum'

Full · Zones 9–11

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Purpureum) — is an ornamental perennial with showy

Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Purpureum

Full · Zones 8–11

Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis Spectabilis) — Eragrostis spectabilis, or Purple Lovegrass, is a charming perennial grass that thrives in USDA zones 5-9

Purple Lovegrass

Eragrostis Spectabilis

Full · Zones 7–10

Purple Moor Grass (Molinia Caerulea 'Moorhexe') — commonly known as Purple Moor Grass

Purple Moor Grass

Molinia Caerulea 'Moorhexe'

Full · Zones 5–8

Purple Needlegrass (Nassella Pulchra) — commonly known as Purple Needlegrass

Purple Needlegrass

Nassella Pulchra

Full · Zones 7–10

Purple Three Awn Grass (Aristida Purpurea) — Aristida purpurea, or Purple Three Awn Grass, is a drought-tolerant perennial

Purple Three Awn Grass

Aristida Purpurea

Full · Zones 9–10

Quaking Grass (Briza Media) — heart-shaped florets that quiver in the breeze

Quaking Grass

Briza Media

Full · Zones 4–10

Rattan Palm (Rhapis Humilis) — The Rattan Palm, Rhapis humilis, stands elegant at 3-10 ft, perfect for under-canopy placement

Rattan Palm

Rhapis Humilis

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10

Red Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') — Red Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch') is a perennial grass with robust

Red Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'

Full · Zones 5–9

Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris Arundinacea) — Caution: It's invasive and may require management to keep in check

Reed Canary Grass

Phalaris Arundinacea

Full · Zones 6–9