Ornamental Grasses & Perennials
12 topics. Open a card for the full guide, or use the tags at the bottom.
Feather Reed Grass
Upright habit, division timing, and avoiding wet feet in heavy clay.
Miscanthus Grasses
Scale for space, late-winter cutback, and flammability awareness near structures.
Switchgrass
Native cultivar selection, wet-site tolerance, and wildlife-friendly seed heads.
Fountain Grass
Compact forms for borders, self-sow control, and winter interest vs cleanup.
Blue Fescue
Sharp drainage, sun for tight mounds, and division when centers die out.
Pampas Grass
Room for spread, sharp leaf handling, and flowering plumes away from walkways.
Northern Sea Oats
Self-sow in moist shade, seed-head charm, and control along paths.
Little Bluestem
Prairie aesthetics, lean soil color, and wildlife value in mass plantings.
Big Bluestem
Tall backdrops, rhizome breadth, and seasonal color shifts.
Muhly Grass
Pink plumes in fall, airiness in masses, and drainage for winter hardiness.
Japanese Forest Grass
Bright shade, consistent moisture, and gentle division in spring.
Purple Moor Grass
Cool-season movement, wet meadow fit, and airy summer inflorescence.