Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental grasses have long been the workhorses of the garden. They are used for screens, borders, and structural beauty. The past several years have brought a lot of attention to the toughness and versatility of these plants, and many new varieties are being introduced yearly. Here are some varieties we often carry.

Pennisetum in the Inspiration Garden

Japanese Blood Grass

Japanese Forest Grass

Black Mondo

Pennisetum Fountain Grass

Spreading Rush Native grass

Spreading Rush

Perennial grasses at Baseline

Porcupine grass in our Inspiration Garden

‘BlondAmb

'Blond Ambition'

Texture and color at Farmington

Texture, Color & Movement

Pampass Grass

Mexican Feather Grass

ACORUS- SWEET FLAG

Excellent selection for pond and stream edges. Love boggy soil. Great for stabilizing soil to prevent erosion.

CALAMOGROSTIS – REED GRASS

Creates a stunning vertical effect. Thrives in wet soils and tolerates drier conditions as well.

CAREX – SEDGE

Sedge grass is evergreen most of the time. Tolerates sun or shady areas and adds stunning color and texture.

CORTADERIA – PAMPASS GRASS

This stunner is well known for its beautiful Summer plumes

Festuca – Fescue

Evergreen mounds of color make great additions to any dry areas like rock gardens and slopes. Great winter color.

Hakonechloa

Japanese Forest Grass Graceful and colorful low growing grass. Wonderful addition to containers and shady areas.

Imperata – Japanese Blood Grass

This spreading ornamental grass creates a spectacular effect of color and movement.

Juncus – Common Rush

Great water garden accent and helps to prevent soil erosion near wet banks. Dies back to the ground in Winter.

Miscanthus – Maiden Grass

Miscanthus displays stunning lush plumes and arching foliage. Very drought tolerant.

Ophiopogon – Mondo Grass

So many great uses for this versatile stunner. Tolerates sun or shade and a variety of soil conditions. Great addition to any style garden.

Panicum – Switch Grass

Wonderful accent or screen grass, perfect for water gardens and naturalized areas.

Pennisetum – Fountain Grass

One of the most popular of all the ornamental grasses with its showy plumes. Does well in containers and mass plantings.