Ornamental Grasses

Uses:

  • Garden Borders & Edges
  • Add Vertical Interest
  • Groundcover
  • Container Gardens

Features:

  • Drought & Heat Tolerant
  • Deer & Rabbit Resistant
  • Low Maintenance & Adaptable
  • No Fertilizer or Pesticide Needed

Sunlight:

  • Mostly Full Sun
  • Sunlight Conditions Depend on Type

Benefits:

  • Prevents Erosion
  • Habitat for Wildlife
  • Adds Movement in the Wind
  • Four-Season Interest

Ornamental grasses are a great addition to any landscape. The plants are low maintenance and provide year-round interest. Several types are available, ranging in size, color, and shape. Short sedge grass works well as a groundcover or in flower pots, whereas tall maiden grass provides height to a landscape and can be used as a privacy screen. There is an ornamental grass for every application and several colors to choose from including pink, red, blue, and purple.

Ornamental Grasses 1 to 30 of 35 total

  • True Native Plant
    Prairie Dropseed Grass Growing on the Ground
    Growing Zones: 3 to 8

    Prairie Dropseed Grass

    $40.49
  • Best Seller
    Standing Ovation Little Bluestem Grass in Pot

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    Growing Zones: 3 to 8

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    Standing Ovation Little Bluestem Grass

    $44.99 - $51.49
  • Burgundy Bunny Fountain Grass on the Ground

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    Growing Zones: 5 to 8

    Burgundy Bunny Fountain Grass

    $40.49
  • True Native Plant
    Big Bluestem Grass on the Ground
    Growing Zones: 3 to 8

    American Beauties Native Plants

    Big Bluestem Grass

    $41.49
  • Healthy Red October Big Bluestem Grass

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    Growing Zones: 3 to 9

    Red October Big Bluestem Grass

    $40.49 - $51.49
  • True Native Plant
    Pink Muhly Grasses As A Border

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    Growing Zones: 6 to 10

    Pink Muhly Grass

    $41.49 - $66.99
  • Lumen Gold­™ Fountain Grass Foliage Growing

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    Growing Zones: 5 to 8

    Lumen Gold Fountain Grass

    $40.49
  • Soft Rush Foliage
    Growing Zones: 2 to 9

    Soft Rush Grass

    $41.49
  • True Native Plant
    Northern Sea Oats Grass Close Up

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    Growing Zones: 3 to 8

    American Beauties Native Plants

    Northern Sea Oats Grass

    $41.49
  • mature Holy Smoke Big Bluestem Grass foliage
    Growing Zones: 3 to 9

    Holy Smoke Big Bluestem Grass

    $40.49
  • Bottlebrush Grass in the landscape
    Growing Zones: 5 to 9

    Bottlebrush Grass

    $40.49
  • Shenandoah Switch Grass on the Ground

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    Growing Zones: 4 to 8

    Shenandoah Switch Grass

    $40.49 - $53.99
  • Ruby Ribbons™ Switch Grass Covered in Leaves

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    Growing Zones: 4 to 8

    Ruby Ribbons™ Switch Grass

    $40.49 - $48.49
  • Dwarf Tufted Hair Grass Foliage Growing in the Sunlight
    Growing Zones: 2 to 8

    American Beauties Native Plants

    Dwarf Tufted Hair Grass

    $40.49
  • Healthy Chameleon Little Bluestem Grass

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    Growing Zones: 3 to 9

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    Chameleon Little Bluestem Grass

    $39.49
  • Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass Growing in the Sunlight

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    Growing Zones: 4 to 8

    Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass

    $39.49 - $53.99
  • Healthy Feather Falls Sedge Grass
    Growing Zones: 5 to 9

    Feather Falls Sedge Grass

    $30.99 - $39.99
  • Cape Breeze Switch Grass in the Yard
    Growing Zones: 4 to 9

    American Beauties Native Plants

    Cape Breeze Switch Grass

    $40.49
  • Little Bluestem Beard Grass Close Up leaves

    (1)

    Growing Zones: 3 to 9

    Little Bluestem Beard Grass

    $44.99
    $39.49
  •  Blue Oat Grass Growing
    Growing Zones: 4 to 8

    Blue Oat Grass

    $41.99
  • Seersucker Sedge Grass Leaves
    Growing Zones: 4 to 8

    Seersucker Sedge Grass

    $40.49
  • True Native Plant
    Healthy Purple Lovegrass
    Growing Zones: 2 to 8

    Purple Lovegrass

    $40.49
  • Maires Heather Blooming
    Growing Zones: 4 to 8

    Maires Heather

    $43.49
  • Blue Lyme Grass foliage
    Growing Zones: 4 to 9

    Blue Lyme Grass

    $40.49
  • Dancing Wind Big Bluestem Close-Up Leaves
    Growing Zones: 4 to 9

    Dancing Wind Big Bluestem

    $40.49
  • Prairie Sedge Grass in the landscape
    Growing Zones: 3 to 7

    Prairie Sedge Grass

    $40.49
  • New For 2025
    Brush Strokes Little Bluestem Grass
    Growing Zones: 3 to 9

    Proven Winners

    Brush Strokes Little Bluestem Grass

    $29.99 - $41.49
  • Growing Broomsedge Grass in a Pot
    Growing Zones: 5 to 8

    American Beauties Native Plants

    Broomsedge Grass

    $40.49
  • mature Blue Grama Grass flowering
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    Growing Zones: 4 to 10

    Honeycomb Blue Grama Grass

    $40.49
  • Black Mondo Grass with Leaves
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    Growing Zones: 6 to 8

    Black Mondo Grass

    $43.49
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Why Buy Ornamental Grass Online?

When xeriscaping, you can add plenty of interest with varied textures and heights by including a few ornamental grasses in your landscape. We’re always tempted to think first about flower color, but less about interesting foliage. Placing a few ornamental grasses in a xeric landscape or container can add nearly as much impact as a pop of purple with less watering and maintenance.

Choose an ornamental grass that is native to your area, or a similar climate or condition, in place of a shrub or perennial flower. One of our favorite features of grasses is that they can grow tall and move in the wind. In containers, they often add height or contrast to draping and flowering annuals. Warm-season grasses seed out and provide winter interest, even if the foliage browns. If you choose one that’s not native to your area make sure it can at least survive with less water or other conditions that differ.

About Ornamental Grasses

Mexican Feather Grass
Genus
Carex, Calamagrostis, Pennisetum, Miscanthus, Hakonechloa, Schizachyrium, and many others
Species
2000+
Family
Poaceae, Cyperaceae, Juncaceae

Common Names:

Sedge, Rush, Reed Grass, Maiden Grass, Egyptian Papyrus, Fountain Grass, Bluestem, Switch Grass, Fescue, Lilyturf


Native To:

Worldwide

Plant Type:

Ornamental Grasses

Foliage Type:

Herbaceous

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:

3 - 10

Flower Color:

Tan, Green, Yellow, Pink, Silver

Flower Bloom Time:

Spring, Summer

Growth Habit:

Clumping, Spreading

Attracts:

Butterflies, Small Mammals, Songbirds

Tolerates

Drought, Heat, Humidity, Poor soil

Resists:

Deer, Disease, Pests

How To Use Ornamental Grasses In The Garden

These graceful plants supply interesting textures all year and ask for little more than a trim in late winter. Many transition through alluring color phases, moving from soft greens to rich golds, delivering a dynamic presence as the seasons progress. Their sturdy nature and deep roots deter pests and thrive through dry spells, easing up on maintenance duties. Plus, ornamental grasses can create welcoming habitat for birds and beneficial insects.

Place taller varieties as natural partitions for privacy, or let them flow en masse to simulate a gentle meadow effect. Employ their slender, vertical lines to visually connect different areas of a garden, or nestle shorter kinds near stones and companion perennials for a pleasing tapestry. Used as groundcover, grasses can stabilize soil and reduce erosion. In small spaces, pots offer a simple way to adorn patios and doorways with soft arches and feathery seed heads.

Ornamental Grass Care

Ornamental grasses should be planted in well-draining soil, as they prefer not to sit in waterlogged conditions. While they are drought-tolerant once established, regular watering during the first growing season helps develop a strong root system. These grasses thrive in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Fertilization is generally unnecessary; however, if growth appears sluggish, a light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring can be beneficial.

Pruning ornamental grasses involves cutting back the foliage to a few inches above the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. In colder climates, leaving the foliage intact over winter provides insulation and visual interest; prune in early spring instead. When growing in containers, select a pot with adequate drainage and choose a compact variety suitable for confined spaces. Regular watering is essential for container-grown grasses, as they dry out faster than those in the ground.

Learn More About Ornamental Grass Care

Burgundy Bunny Fountain Grass

Ornamental Grass Companion Plants

Pair ornamental grasses with perennials and shrubs that thrive in similar conditions—full sun and well-drained soil. These grasses add height and texture while enhancing fall foliage. Great companion plants include butterfly bush, false cypress, Japanese maples, coral bells, phlox, coneflower, and alyssum. For a cohesive look, choose color combinations that set the desired mood or theme. Perfect for garden beds or patio planters!

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