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Ornamental grasses

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

199 plants

Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — golden-yellow-striped foliage

Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus'

Full · Zones 5–10

Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana') — Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana') is a hardy, evergreen ground cover reaching 3-4 inches tall

Dwarf Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana'

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum Dactyloides) — Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides) is a robust perennial grass native to North America

Eastern Gamagrass

Tripsacum Dactyloides

Full · Zones 5–10

Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — Eastern Star Sedge, Carex radiata, is a North American native perennial grass, thriving in zones 4-9

Eastern Star Sedge

Carex Radiata

Full · Zones 3–9

Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue') — Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a perennial ornamental grass

Elijah Blue Fescue

Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Full · Zones 4–8

Encore Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Encore') — a cultivar of Miscanthus sinensis

Encore Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Encore'

Full · Zones 4–9

Esparto Grass (Lygeum Spartum) — Durable and low-maintenance, it contributes texture and resilience to water-wise garden designs

Esparto Grass

Lygeum Spartum

Half · Zones 7–10

Eulalia (Miscanthus Transmorrisonensis) — The Evergreen Eulalia, or Miscanthus transmorrisonensis, is an ornamental grass thriving in USDA zones 7-9

Eulalia

Miscanthus Transmorrisonensis

Full · Zones 6–9

Evergold Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold') — an ornamental Japanese Sedge

Evergold Japanese Sedge

Carex Oshimensis 'Evergold'

Half · Zones 6–10

Feathertop Grass (Pennisetum Villosum) — Feathertop Grass (Pennisetum villosum) is an ornamental

Feathertop Grass

Pennisetum Villosum

Full · Zones 5–10

Ferner Osten Dwarf Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Ferner Osten') — This compact variety reaches 3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, showcasing narrow, arching

Ferner Osten Dwarf Maiden Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Ferner Osten'

Full · Zones 4–9

Fireworks Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum 'Fireworks') — Pennisetum 'Fireworks' is a vibrant perennial grass

Fireworks Dwarf Fountain Grass

Pennisetum 'Fireworks'

Full · Zones 8–10

Flame Grass (Miscanthus 'Purpurascens') — Flame Grass, or Miscanthus 'Purpurascens', is renowned for its fiery autumnal hues

Flame Grass

Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

Full · Zones 5–10

Florida Gamagrass (Tripsacum Floridanum) — commonly known as Florida Gamagrass

Florida Gamagrass

Tripsacum Floridanum

Full · Zones 5–10

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alopecuroides) — Pennisetum alopecuroides, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is a perennial ornamental cultivar

Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alopecuroides

Full · Zones 3–10

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Messiacum) — Red Paintbrush Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')

Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Messiacum

Full · Zones 7–9

Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — Carex vulpinoidea, commonly known as Fox Sedge, adds a touch of wild grace to landscapes

Fox Sedge

Carex Vulpinoidea

Full · Zones 3–9

Frosty Curls Sedge (Carex 'Frosty Curls') — Carex 'Frosty Curls' is an ornamental grass known for its fine, curling leaves that provide a unique texture

Frosty Curls Sedge

Carex 'Frosty Curls'

Full · Zones 6–9

Giant Chinese Miscanthus (Miscanthus Hybridus 'Sentinel') — Giant Chinese Miscanthus 'Sentinel' is a stately ornamental grass that brings vertical accents to

Giant Chinese Miscanthus

Miscanthus Hybridus 'Sentinel'

Full · Zones 5–10

Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — or "Stipa gigantea," is a striking ornamental grass

Giant Feather Grass

Stipa Gigantea

Full · Zones 7–9

Giant Reed, Arundo Reed (Arundo Donax) — Arundo donax, commonly called Giant Reed, is a fast-growing perennial reaching up to 20 feet in height

Giant Reed, Arundo Reed

Arundo Donax

Full · Zones 6–10

Giant Wild Rye (Leymus Condensatus) — The Giant Wild Rye, Leymus condensatus, is a robust perennial grass, reaching up to 8 ft tall and 6 ft wide

Giant Wild Rye

Leymus Condensatus

Full · Zones 7–10

Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau') — commonly known as Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass

Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass

Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau'

Full · Zones 4–9

Golden Tussock Grass (Poa Cita) — is a hardy ornamental grass

Golden Tussock Grass

Poa Cita

Full · Zones 8–11