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Ornamental grasses

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

199 plants

Kikuyu Grass (Cenchrus clandestinus) — Kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) is a hardy

Kikuyu Grass

Cenchrus clandestinus

Full · Zones 9–10

Korean Feather Grass (Calamagrostis Brachytricha) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide in full sun to part shade

Korean Feather Grass

Calamagrostis Brachytricha

Full · Zones 5–10

Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — Lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa, is an elegant, slow-growing fan palm that thrives in partial shade

Lady Palm

Rhapis Excelsa

Deep Shade · Zones 9–10

Large Cape Rush (Chondropetalum Elephantinum) — commonly known as Large Cape Rush

Large Cape Rush

Chondropetalum Elephantinum

Full · Zones 8–10

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

Leather Leaf Sedge

Carex Buchananii

Full · Zones 5–10

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

Lemon Grass

Cymbopogon Citratus

Full · Zones 7–11

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

Lindheimer's Muhly

Muhlenbergia Lindheimeri

Full · Zones 7–10

Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium) — The Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a North American native prairie grass

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium Scoparium

Full · Zones 4–9

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

Little Bunny Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alo. 'Little Bunny'

Full · Zones 3–10

Lomandra (Lomandra Longifolia) — Lomandra longifolia, commonly called Spiny-head Mat-rush, is an evergreen perennial native to Australia

Lomandra

Lomandra Longifolia

Full · Zones 8–9

Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis foliosa) is a perennial native grass

Mendocino Reed Grass

Calamagrostis Foliosa

Full · Zones 7–9

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

Mexican Feather Grass

Nassella Tenuissima

Full · Zones 7–10

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

Miniature Sedge

Carex Conica 'The Beatles'

Half · Zones 7–9

Miniature Variegated Sedge (Carex Conica 'Snowline') — a captivating dwarf sedge

Miniature Variegated Sedge

Carex Conica 'Snowline'

Half · Zones 7–9

Mondo Grass, Lily Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus) — commonly known as Mondo Grass or Lily Grass

Mondo Grass, Lily Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus

Deep Shade · Zones 7–10

Moor Grass (Molinia Caerulea) — erect green foliage turning golden-yellow in fall

Moor Grass

Molinia Caerulea

Full · Zones 3–9

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

Morning Light Silver Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Morning Light'

Full · Zones 5–9

Mosquito Grass (Bouteloua Gracilis) — Bouteloua gracilis, commonly known as Mosquito Grass, thrives in USDA Zones 4-9; in summer, unique, image 49

Mosquito Grass

Bouteloua Gracilis

Full · Zones 3–10

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

Mueller's Fescue

Festuca Muelleri

Full · Zones 4–10

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

Native Bentgrass

Agrostis Pallens

Full · Zones 5–9

Native Mow Free Sod (Agrostis hybrid) — Native Mow Free‚Ñ¢ Sod, composed of fine fescues, offers a sustainable, low-maintenance turf alternative

Native Mow Free Sod

Agrostis hybrid

Full · Zones 8–10

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

New Zealand Sedge

Carex Dipsacea

Full · Zones 5–10

New Zealand Wind Grass (Anemanthele Lessoniana) — commonly known as Pheasant's Tail Grass

New Zealand Wind Grass

Anemanthele Lessoniana

Full · Zones 8–10

Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium Latifolium) — Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a perennial grass prized for its distinctive

Northern Sea Oats

Chasmanthium Latifolium

Half · Zones 5–9