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Ornamental grasses

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

199 plants

Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris Arundinacea Picta) — Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta') is a variegated

Reed Canary Grass

Phalaris Arundinacea Picta

Full · Zones 6–9

Rose Muhly (Muhlenbergia Reverchonii) — Rose Muhly, Muhlenbergia reverchonii, is a perennial grass standing 2-3 ft tall, with a 1.5-2 ft spread

Rose Muhly

Muhlenbergia Reverchonii

Full · Zones 5–10

Rosy Sedge (Carex Rosea) — commonly known as Rosy Sedge

Rosy Sedge

Carex Rosea

Full · Zones 8–11

Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — The Rusty Sedge, Carex subfusca, is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with fine-textured, arching blades

Rusty Sedge

Carex subfusca

Full · Zones 5–10

Ryegrass (Lolium Sp.) — Ryegrass (Lolium sp.) is a fast-growing, perennial grass valued for its hardiness and adaptability

Ryegrass

Lolium Sp.

Full · Zones 2–9

Sacahuista (Nolina microcarpa) — Sacahuista (Nolina microcarpa) is a robust, drought-tolerant perennial, thriving in zones 7-10

Sacahuista

Nolina microcarpa

Full · Zones 5–11

Sandberg Bluegrass (Poa Secunda) — Sandberg Bluegrass (Poa secunda) is a perennial, clumping grass native to North America

Sandberg Bluegrass

Poa Secunda

Full · Zones 3–9

San Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — The San Diego Sedge (Carex spissa) is a robust, evergreen perennial sedge native to California

San Diego Sedge

Carex Spissa

Full · Zones 8–10

Seashore Paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) — Seashore Paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) is a salt-tolerant

Seashore Paspalum

Paspalum vaginatum

Full · Zones 1–11

Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) is a shade-tolerant perennial appreciated for its distinctly textured

Seersucker Sedge

Carex plantaginea

Full · Zones 3–8

Sheep's Fescue (Festuca Trachyphylla 'Rana Creek') — Its deep green tufts provide texture to landscapes, thriving in USDA zones 4-7

Sheep's Fescue

Festuca Trachyphylla 'Rana Creek'

Full · Zones 8–9

Shenandoah Switch Grass (Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah') — is a striking perennial grass known for its burgundy-red foliage that deepens in color through the

Shenandoah Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Full · Zones 4–9

Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula)

Side Oats Grama

Bouteloua Curtipendula

Full · Zones 5–11

Silver Arrow Miscanthus (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Silberfeder') — is a striking ornamental grass standing up to 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide

Silver Arrow Miscanthus

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Silberfeder'

Full · Zones 5–9

Silver Beardgrass (Bothriochloa Barbinodis) — is a warm-season perennial grass with a height of 2 to 3 feet at maturity

Silver Beardgrass

Bothriochloa Barbinodis

Full · Zones 10–11

Slender Hairgrass (Deschampsia Elongata) — This species flourishes in USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial shade and moist soil conditions

Slender Hairgrass

Deschampsia Elongata

Full · Zones 3–10

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Slender Sedge (Carex lasiocarpa) shines in wetland aesthetics

Slender Sedge

Carex Lasiocarpa

Half · Zones 5–10

Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade

Slough Sedge

Carex Obnupta

Full · Zones 6–9

Smooth Flax Lily (Dianella Longifolia) — Smooth Flax Lily (Dianella longifolia) is an attractive

Smooth Flax Lily

Dianella Longifolia

Full · Zones 8–11

Snowy Wood Rush (Luzula Nivea) — Luzula nivea, or Snowy Wood Rush, graces gardens with its delicate white blooms

Snowy Wood Rush

Luzula Nivea

Full · Zones 6–9

Soft Rush (Juncus Effusus) — It thrives in USDA Zones 4-9, reaching 2-4 feet tall with a 1-2 foot spread

Soft Rush

Juncus Effusus

Full · Zones 8–10

Soft-Stem Bulrush (Scirpus Tabernaemontani) — The Soft-Stem Bulrush (Scirpus tabernaemontani) thrives in wet conditions

Soft-Stem Bulrush

Scirpus Tabernaemontani

Full · Zones 9–10

Spike-Spike Melic Grass (Melica Ciliata) — Spike-Spike Melic Grass (Melica ciliata) is a charming

Spike-Spike Melic Grass

Melica Ciliata

Full · Zones 5–8

Spiny Rush (Juncus Acutus) — Spiny Rush (Juncus acutus) is a robust

Spiny Rush

Juncus Acutus

Full · Zones 8–11