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Ornamental grasses

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

199 plants

Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold') — Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold', or Gold Japanese Forest Grass, is a vibrant, golden-yellow ornamental

Gold Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa Macra 'All Gold'

Half · Zones 5–9

Great Basin Wild Rye (Leymus Cinereus) — Leymus cinereus, or Great Basin Wild Rye, is a robust perennial grass thriving in USDA zones 4-9

Great Basin Wild Rye

Leymus Cinereus

Full · Zones 4–8

Great Wood Rush (Luzula Sylvatica) — grows to a height of 18-24 inches with a similar spread

Great Wood Rush

Luzula Sylvatica

Full · Zones 6–9

Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) is a hardy perennial grass-like plant, thriving in USDA zones 5-9

Greensheath Sedge

Carex feta

Half · Zones 7–9

Hairy Wood Rush (Luzula Pilosa) — The Hairy Wood Rush (Luzula pilosa) is a shade-tolerant perennial, ideal for woodland aesthetics

Hairy Wood Rush

Luzula Pilosa

Full · Zones 6–9

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') — 'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln') is a perennial

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

Full · Zones 7–10

Hardy Pampas Grass, Ravenna Grass (Erianthus Ravennae) — is a robust perennial reaching 9-12 feet tall

Hardy Pampas Grass, Ravenna Grass

Erianthus Ravennae

Full · Zones 5–10

Heavy Metal Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Heavy Metal') — is a North American native perennial grass known for its metallic blue-green foliage

Heavy Metal Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Full · Zones 5–9

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — also known as Scouring Rush

Horsetail

Equisetum Hyemale

Half · Zones 9–10

Ice Dance Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance') — It's relatively unfazed by pests and diseases

Ice Dance Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii 'Ice Dance'

Half · Zones 5–10

Idaho Fescue (Festuca Idahoensis) — Perfect for water-wise gardens, it tolerates drought once established and prefers full sun to partial shade

Idaho Fescue

Festuca Idahoensis

Full · Zones 6–10

Indian Rice Grass (Achnatherum hymenoides) — Typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet with a similar spread

Indian Rice Grass

Achnatherum hymenoides

Full · Zones 3–10

Iris-leaved Rush (Juncus Xiphioides) — Thriving in moist conditions, it reaches 1 to 2 feet in height and spreads up to 1 foot wide

Iris-leaved Rush

Juncus Xiphioides

Full · Zones 2–9

Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — exhibits vibrant red-tipped blades

Japanese Blood Grass

Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra'

Full · Zones 5–10

Japanese Bush Clover (Lespedeza Thunbergii 'Gibraltar') — arching deciduous shrub reaching 4-6 feet tall and wide

Japanese Bush Clover

Lespedeza Thunbergii 'Gibraltar'

Full · Zones 5–8

$Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Macra) — Botanical Name: Hakonechloa macra\n\nCommonly known as Japanese Forest Grass$

Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa Macra

Half · Zones 5–9

Japanese Grass Sedge (Carex Morrowii) — Its foliage consists of narrow

Japanese Grass Sedge

Carex Morrowii

Half · Zones 5–10

Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis) — known as Japanese Silver Grass or Eulalia

Japanese Silver Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis

Full · Zones 5–9

Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — Acorus gramineus, commonly known as Japanese Sweet Flag, is an evergreen perennial

Japanese Sweet Flag

Acorus Gramineus

Full · Zones 5–9

Javelin Rush (Juncus Pallidus) — Juncus pallidus, or Javelin Rush, is an evergreen perennial aquatic plant

Javelin Rush

Juncus Pallidus

Full · Zones 5–9

June Grass (Koeleria Macrantha) — June Grass (Koeleria macrantha) is a perennial cool-season bunchgrass featuring fine-textured foliage

June Grass

Koeleria Macrantha

Full · Zones 5–10

Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — Flourishing in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches a height of 2-3 feet and spreads 2-3 feet

Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose'

Full · Zones 7–9

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster') — is an ornamental perennial with a striking upright habit

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

Full · Zones 3–9

Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa Pratensis) — Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis) is a perennial

Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa Pratensis

Full · Zones 2–9