{"id":134482,"date":"2025-05-29T12:46:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=134482"},"modified":"2025-07-16T15:32:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T18:32:42","slug":"types-ornamental-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/types-ornamental-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Types of Ornamental Grass for Your Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Struggling to choose the right types of ornamental grass for your landscape? You\u2019re not alone. Whether you need blue oat grass for low-maintenance color or Japanese forest grass to brighten shady garden corners, your solution is here.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We break down cool-season, warm-season, and evergreen grasses by growing conditions, size and seasonal interest, helping you select the perfect ornamental grasses that will thrive in your specific climate and space.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-c9d15b06-22a1-4100-88ff-b25c450961f0\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article, we cover:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/types-ornamental-grass\/#0-cool-season-ornamental-grasses\" style=\"\">Cool-Season Ornamental Grasses<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/types-ornamental-grass\/#5-warm-season-ornamental-grasses\" style=\"\">Warm-Season Ornamental Grasses<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/types-ornamental-grass\/#11-evergreen-ornamental-grasses\" style=\"\">Evergreen Ornamental Grasses<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/types-ornamental-grass\/#16-faq\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fast choices by ornamental grass height&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes left-align-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Small Ornamental Grasses&nbsp;(&lt;2 feet tall)<\/td><td>Black mondo grass&nbsp;<br>Blue oat grass&nbsp;<br>&#8216;Elijah Blue&#8217; fescue&nbsp;<br>Japanese forest frass&nbsp;<br>Japanese sedge \u2018Evergold\u2019&nbsp;<br>Mexican feather grass&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium-Sized Ornamental Grasses(2-4 feet tall)<\/td><td>Little bluestem<br>Northern sea oats<br>Pink muhly grass<br>Purple fountain grass<br>Tufted hair grass<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tall Ornamental Grasses&nbsp;(&gt; 4 feet tall)<\/td><td>\u2018Pumila\u2019 pampas grass<br>Switchgrass<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>Once you\u2019ve chosen your type, learn <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-care-for-ornamental-grass\/\"><em>how to care for ornamental grasses<\/em><\/a><em> to keep them thriving season after season.<\/em><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-cool-season-ornamental-grasses\">Cool-Season Ornamental Grasses<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season ornamental grasses are the first to emerge in the spring and the last to dry out in the fall. They thrive in the cooler climate of northern U.S. and are, usually, small to mid-sized with plumes developing in late spring to early summer.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-elijah-blue-fescue-festuca-ovina-glauca-\">Elijah Blue Fescue (<em>Festuca ovina glauca<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Festuca-ovina-glauca-1.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"close up image of Elijah Blue Fescue\" class=\"wp-image-134489\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Festuca-ovina-glauca-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Festuca-ovina-glauca-1-300x226.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Festuca-ovina-glauca-1-656x494.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Festuca-ovina-glauca-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Festuca-ovina-glauca-1-768x579.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/festuca-glauca-blue-oat-grass-garden-decoration-autumn-colors-of-blue-fescue-spiky-leaves-powder-blue-grass-background-ornamental-grass-elijah-blue-soft-festuca-ovina-ball-fescue-close-up\/1123780839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bediha Duru \u00d6ks\u00fcz<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Elijah Blue\u2019 is the most popular cultivar of blue fescue. It forms neat, dome-shaped tufts of silvery, light-blue foliage that intensifies to striking blue-gray during summer heat. This low-growing ornamental grass stays under 1 foot tall, making it ideal for groundcover, borders, or filling small spaces throughout the yard.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Space plants 8 to 10 inches apart for best coverage, as this grass maintains tight clumps rather than spreading outward. Or, find a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/\">landscape professional<\/a> to design and install your landscape.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones:<\/strong> 4-8<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions:<\/strong> Full sun. Moist, well-drained soil.<\/li>    <li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 1 foot tall and wide<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Year-round (foliage)<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with: <\/strong>Yucca, daylily, bluebeard<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-mexican-feather-grass-nassella-tenuissima-\">Mexican Feather Grass (<em>Nassella tenuissima<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mexican-feather-grass.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"close up image of Mexican feather grass\" class=\"wp-image-134491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mexican-feather-grass.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mexican-feather-grass-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mexican-feather-grass-656x492.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mexican-feather-grass-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mexican-feather-grass-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/mexican-feathergrass-stipa-tenuissima-syn-nassella-tenuissima-is-a-wily-ornamental-grass-ponytails-angel-hair-or-horsetail-grass-fine-leaved-nassella-argentine-or-fine-needle-grass-close-up\/1126613877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bediha Duru \u00d6ks\u00fcz <\/a>\/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mexican feather grass forms silky-green clumps topped by delicate, light green plumes. Its superfine hair-like leaves add softness to Mediterranean gardens with architectural plants like agave and yuccas and smoothen the transition between lawns and wilder areas.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t let the cool-season label fool you. Mexican feather grass can withstand high temperatures and is one of the best ornamental grasses for full sun and dry conditions. It\u2019s also less cold-hardy \u2014 a perennial in zones 7-10, but an annual in zones 2-6 where it dies when temperatures fall below 20 F.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones:<\/strong> 7-10&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions:<\/strong> Full sun. Fertile, well-drained soil.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Size:<\/strong> Up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Spring to late fall<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with:<\/strong> California poppy, columbines, and coneflowers<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Note<\/em><\/strong><em>: It\u2019s a heavy seeder and considered an emerging invasive in California.<\/em><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-northern-sea-oats-chasmanthium-latifolium-\">Northern Sea Oats (<em>Chasmanthium latifolium<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Northern-Sea-Oats.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"close up image of northern sea oats\" class=\"wp-image-134494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Northern-Sea-Oats.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Northern-Sea-Oats-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Northern-Sea-Oats-656x437.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Northern-Sea-Oats-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Northern-Sea-Oats-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/northern-sea-oats-chasmanthium-latifolium-called-woodoats-flathead-oats-upland-oats-inland-sea-oats-and-river-oats-also\/315045648\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nickkurzenko<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ornamental grasses for shade, this Texas native becomes a true set-it-and-forget-it plant when grown in shady areas with moist soil. What makes it special are those large oat-like flowers that go from green to golden and warm-ivory during the season.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place it under dense oak trees, at the base of rain water harvesting berms, or along streams for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping-tips\/how-to-control-erosion\/\">erosion control<\/a>.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones:<\/strong> 3-8<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions:<\/strong> Dappled sunlight to partial shade. Moist to wet, well-drained soil.<\/li>    <li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 2-5 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Spring to fall<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with: <\/strong>American beautyberry, Texas mountain laurel, Turk\u2019s cap<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Note<\/em><\/strong><em>: It\u2019s a self-seeder that can turn invasive.<\/em><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-tufted-hair-grass-deschampsia-cespitosa-\">Tufted Hair Grass (<em>Deschampsia cespitosa<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tuffed-Hair-Grass.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"close up image of tuffed hair grass\" class=\"wp-image-134496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tuffed-Hair-Grass.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tuffed-Hair-Grass-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tuffed-Hair-Grass-656x437.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tuffed-Hair-Grass-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tuffed-Hair-Grass-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/deschampsia-cespitosa-tufted-hairgrass-or-tussock-field-wild-grass-movement-under-the-wind-in-sunlight-countryside-meadow\/361369267\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PhoenixNeon<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tufted hair grass grows in deep-green clumps with purplish or bronze plumes. In fall, the foliage develops subtle golden highlights, while the dried panicles provide some of the most striking winter interest among landscape grasses.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plant in drifts where the lawn meets deep tree shade; use it in rain gardens. To maintain this beauty, check our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/when-to-cut-back-ornamental-grasses\/\">when to cut back ornamental grasses<\/a>.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones:<\/strong> 4-9<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions:<\/strong> Part shade. Well-drained soil.<\/li>    <li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 2-3 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Early summer to late fall<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with:<\/strong> Cardinal flower, plantain lilies, or ferns<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-warm-season-ornamental-grasses\">Warm-Season Ornamental Grasses<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm-season ornamental grasses love the heat and grow best in the South. They emerge more slowly in the spring and bloom later in the season, but they reward patience with more dramatic colors and textures. In this category you\u2019ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-tall-ornamental-grass-privacy\/\">best tall ornamental grasses for privacy<\/a> screens.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-japanese-forest-grass-hakonechloa-macra-\">Japanese Forest Grass (<em>Hakonechloa macra<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Forest-Grass.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"close up image of Japanese Forest Grass\" class=\"wp-image-134497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Forest-Grass.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Forest-Grass-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Forest-Grass-656x438.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Forest-Grass-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Japanese-Forest-Grass-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/japan-berggras-hakonechloa-macra-aureola\/1165878434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winfried Rusch<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike most warm-season grasses, Japanese forest grass prefers the shade and displays its most vibrant colors when shielded from direct sun. It has wide, cascading blades that turn a bright yellow-gold hue in the shade and a more faded lime hue in the sun.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plant it in those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/gardening-2\/how-to-create-shade-garden\/\">shady garden corners<\/a> you want to illuminate. Then all you have to do is relax and enjoy the view \u2014 it\u2019s a slow-growing ornamental grass that doesn\u2019t require much maintenance.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones:<\/strong> 5-10<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions:<\/strong> Part to full shade. Moist, well-drained soil.<\/li>    <li><strong>Size:<\/strong> Up to 1.5 feet tall and wide<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Spring to fall<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with: <\/strong>Hostas, astilbe, heuchera<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-little-bluestem-schizachyrium-scoparium-\">Little Bluestem (<em>Schizachyrium scoparium<\/em>)&nbsp;<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Little-Bluestem.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"sunlight shining on little bluestem\" class=\"wp-image-134498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Little-Bluestem.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Little-Bluestem-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Little-Bluestem-656x437.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Little-Bluestem-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Little-Bluestem-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/bearded-vulture-schisachyrium-prairie-blues-schizachyrium-scoparium\/1149543987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Akova<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Little bluestem is a resilient blue-green grass that turns reddish to yellowish-orange in the fall and provides winter interest through its tan inflorescences.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heather Evans, a master gardener and the writer of DesignYourWild.com, the No. 1 North American garden design newsletter on Substack, says this prairie native is excellent as a background grass in \u201cmeadow-like mixes of grasses and wildflowers.\u201d Pair it with other plants with showy seedheads, like spotted bee balm, and you\u2019ve got a gorgeous winter yard.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones:<\/strong> 3-9<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong>Full sun and well-drained soil<\/li>    <li><strong>Size:<\/strong> Up to 4 feet tall<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Summer to winter<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with<\/strong>: Spotted bee balm, rattlesnake master<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-pink-muhly-grass-muhlenbergia-capillaris-\">Pink Muhly Grass (<em>Muhlenbergia capillaris<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pink-Muhly-Grass-.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"closeup of Pink Muhly Grass in a yard\" class=\"wp-image-134527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pink-Muhly-Grass-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pink-Muhly-Grass--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pink-Muhly-Grass--656x492.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pink-Muhly-Grass--150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pink-Muhly-Grass--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/71119007@N03\/15386476937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Under the same moon&#8230;<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pink muhly grass is an upright-growing grass that fills with clouds of pink flower plumes every fall and is Evans\u2019s \u201cabsolute favorite ornamental grass.\u201d The high salt tolerance and ability to grow \u201cin pure sand\u201d makes it an ideal choice for oceanfront properties.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI grow it in groups of 5 and 7 on either side of my Florida driveway, which is occasionally inundated with salt water,\u201d says Evans. She recommends mass planting \u201cin groups or as a 3-foot border\u201d for the best visual impact.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones:<\/strong> 6-9<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions:<\/strong> Full sun. Well-drained soil.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Fall<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with:<\/strong> Dune sunflowers, blanket flowers, and goldenrod<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-purple-fountain-grass-pennisetum-setaceum-rubrum%E2%80%99-\">Purple Fountain Grass (<em>Pennisetum setaceum <\/em>&#8216;Rubrum\u2019)&nbsp;<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Purple-Fountain-Grass.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"image of Purple Fountain Grass grown by the side of a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-134500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Purple-Fountain-Grass.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Purple-Fountain-Grass-300x258.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Purple-Fountain-Grass-656x564.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Purple-Fountain-Grass-150x129.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Purple-Fountain-Grass-768x660.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/graminee-pennisetum-setaceum-rubrum\/685817478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hcast<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purple fountain grass is a perennial ornamental with deep burgundy foliage, pink-to-purple seedheads, and a gracefully cascading form. As one of the most drought-tolerant ornamental grasses available, it thrives in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/what-is-xeriscaping\/\">xeriscapes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-make-a-rock-garden\/\">rock gardens<\/a> with minimal water requirements.\u00a0<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones: <\/strong>9-11<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong>Full sun. Well-drained soil.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Size: <\/strong>3-5 feet tall, 2-4 feet wide<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Spring to late fall<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with:<\/strong> Russian sage, alliums, coleus<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>Fountain grasses are considered invasive in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Alternatives: <\/em>\u2018Karley Rose\u2019<em> fountain grass (less invasive), pink muhly grass.<\/em><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-switchgrass-panicum-virgatum-\">Switchgrass (<em>Panicum virgatum<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Switchgrass.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"switchgrass with fine seed heads\" class=\"wp-image-134509\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Switchgrass.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Switchgrass-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Switchgrass-656x438.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Switchgrass-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Switchgrass-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/panicum-virgatum-also-known-as-switchgrass-tall-prairie-grass-and-panic-grass-with-fine-seed-heads-linked-to-native-landscaping-biofuel-soil-conservation-and-biodiversity\/1411675951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">irissca<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switchgrass is a tall decorative grass that forms dense, upright clumps. During summer, airy plumes emerge and the foliage transforms from green to striking blue (\u2018Dallas Blue\u2019) or rich purple (\u2018Shenandoah\u2019), depending on the cultivar.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butterflies and moths rely on switchgrass for shelter and food, making it invaluable for native landscapes, meadows, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-build-pollinator-garden\/\">pollinator gardens<\/a>.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones:<\/strong> 5-9<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions:<\/strong> Full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 4-6 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest: <\/strong>Summer and fall<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with:<\/strong> Black-eyed Susan, stonecrop, tall verbena<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-evergreen-ornamental-grasses\">Evergreen Ornamental Grasses<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evergreen ornamental grasses maintain their color year-round and skip the annual cutback requirement. Though, if maintenance is needed, our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-cut-back-ornamental-grasses\/\">how to cut back ornamental grasses<\/a> covers the proper techniques.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-black-mondo-grass-ophiopogon-planiscapus-\">Black Mondo Grass (<em>Ophiopogon planiscapus<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/black-mondo-grass.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"close up image of black mondo grass\" class=\"wp-image-134511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/black-mondo-grass.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/black-mondo-grass-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/black-mondo-grass-656x492.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/black-mondo-grass-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/black-mondo-grass-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/ophiopogon-planiscapus-nigrescens\/336420314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Calley<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black mondo grass creates visual impact with its dense, dark violet-to-black foliage and delicate pinkish-white to dark purple flowers. It\u2019s a dramatic ornamental grass that works beautifully as border, groundcover, and edging along streams and ponds.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the most intense coloration, plant this low-growing ornamental grass in full sun where the foliage develops its exquisite deep, dark hues.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones:<\/strong> 4-8<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions:<\/strong> Part sun to part shade. Moist, fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 8-12 inches tall and wide<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Year-round<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with: <\/strong>Silver mound, lamb\u2019s ear, coral bells<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-blue-oat-grass-helictotrichon-sempervirens-\">Blue Oat Grass (<em>Helictotrichon sempervirens<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blue-Oat-Grass.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"blue oat grass grown in the center of lawn\" class=\"wp-image-134513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blue-Oat-Grass.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blue-Oat-Grass-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blue-Oat-Grass-656x492.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blue-Oat-Grass-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blue-Oat-Grass-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/blue-oat-grass-ornamental-grasses-in-a-garden-with-shrubs-in-the-background-xeriscape\/398321232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Katy<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue oat grass forms bristly, tidy mounds with an elegant steel-blue color that creates powerful contrasts \u2014 whether paired with warm green foliage, bright cottage garden blooms, or the muted tones of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/rock-garden-design\/\">rock garden settings<\/a>. As many other small ornamental grasses, it needs little care and is a great choice for low-maintenance landscapes.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones: <\/strong>3-8<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions:<\/strong> Full sun to part shade. Dry, well-drained soil.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 1-3 feet tall and wide<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Year-round<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with: <\/strong>Japanese anemone, turtlehead, &#8216;Blue Star&#8217; juniper<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-japanese-sedge-%E2%80%98evergold%E2%80%99-carex-oshimensis-%E2%80%98evergold%E2%80%99\">Japanese Sedge \u2018Evergold\u2019 (<em>Carex oshimensis<\/em> \u2018Evergold\u2019)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Carex-oshimensis-\u2018Evergold.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"Japanese Sedge \u2018Evergold' with arching green leaves highlighted by bold creamy-yellow stripes.\" class=\"wp-image-134516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Carex-oshimensis-\u2018Evergold.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Carex-oshimensis-\u2018Evergold-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Carex-oshimensis-\u2018Evergold-656x369.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Carex-oshimensis-\u2018Evergold-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Carex-oshimensis-\u2018Evergold-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/carex-oshimensis-evergold\/329071451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Caley<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Japanese sedge \u2018Evergold\u2019 impresses through its variegated foliage \u2014 each blade showcases a creamy-yellow center stripe bordered by dark green edges. This creates a bright, cascading effect that maintains vibrant color even when many other perennial ornamental grasses fade in the winter.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shade-tolerant by nature, this dwarf ornamental grass thrives on the north sides of buildings and under dense tree canopies.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones: <\/strong>5-10<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions: <\/strong>Part shade. Dry to moist, rich, well-drained soil.<\/li>    <li><strong>Size: <\/strong>8-18 inches tall, 12-16 inches wide<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Bright variegated blades year-round<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with:<\/strong> Wild blue phlox, wild columbine, <em>Heuchera americana<\/em> \u2018Dale Strain\u2019<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-%E2%80%98pumila%E2%80%99-pampas-grass-cortaderia-selloana-\">\u2018Pumila\u2019 Pampas Grass (<em>Cortaderia selloana<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pampass-Grass.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"Tall, feathery plumes of pampas grass rising elegantly above dense green foliage\" class=\"wp-image-134517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pampass-Grass.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pampass-Grass-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pampass-Grass-656x437.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pampass-Grass-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pampass-Grass-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/pampas-grass-flower-heads\/353653001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JohnatAPW<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When landscaping with pampas grass in a small or mid-sized yard, consider the \u2018Pumila\u2019 cultivar. It&#8217;s a shorter variety, reaching up to 6 feet tall, with spectacular white, feather-like plumes that illuminate the garden. Plant it near sitting areas or as a dramatic backdrop behind garden beds.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>USDA zones:<\/strong> 7-11<\/li>    <li><strong>Growing conditions:<\/strong> Full sun or light shade. Dry to moist, well-drained soil.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Size: <\/strong>4-6 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide<\/li>    <li><strong>Seasonal interest:<\/strong> Showy flower plumes late summer through winter.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mix with:<\/strong> Juniper, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/boxwood-shrubs-guide\/\">boxwood<\/a>, <em>Verbena bonariensis<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>Pampas grasses are considered invasive in several western states. Monitor for spreading runners or consider feather reed grass (Calamagrostis <\/em>&#8216;Karl Foerster&#8217;<em>) instead.<\/em><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748496521083\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are Any Ornamental Grasses Invasive?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Some of the invasive species of ornamental grasses are pampas grass, Japanese silver grass, fountain grass, and reed canary grass. For many species you can find sterile cultivars that don\u2019t spread, such as \u2018Pumila\u2019 pampas grass, <em>Miscanthus<\/em> &#8216;Cabaret&#8217; or \u2018Cayenne\u2019 fountain grass.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748496531287\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do Ornamental Grasses Attract Pests or Diseases?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ornamental grasses have few pests and diseases, making them a good option for low-maintenance gardens.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748496545758\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When is the Best Time to Plant Ornamental Grasses?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best time to plant ornamental grasses is spring or early fall, giving plants enough time to establish strong roots before facing summer heat or winter cold.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-enhance-your-garden-with-expertly-selected-grasses\">Enhance Your Garden with Expertly Selected Grasses<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose ornamental grasses that suit your space, soil, and sunlight. Connect with a skilled<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\"> landscape professional<\/a> through LawnStarter and give your garden the perfect blend of colors, movement, and year-round beauty.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-cde34cc3-0baf-4fe8-827a-6b9b4393c55d\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-cde34cc3-0baf-4fe8-827a-6b9b4393c55d\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-cde34cc3-0baf-4fe8-827a-6b9b4393c55d\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-cde34cc3-0baf-4fe8-827a-6b9b4393c55d\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/hort.extension.wisc.edu\/articles\/blue-fescue-festuca-ovina-glauca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Fescue, <em>Festuca ovina glauca<\/em><\/a>.\u201d By Susan Mahr, statewide Master Gardener program coordinator. University of Wisconsin \u2013 Madison.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/hort.extension.wisc.edu\/articles\/blue-oat-grass-helictotrichon-sempevirens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Oat Grass, <em>Helictotrichon sempervirens<\/em><\/a>\u201d By Susan Mahr, statewide Master Gardener program coordinator. University of Wisconsin \u2013 Madison.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/chasmanthium-latifolium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Chasmanthium latifolium<\/em><\/a>\u201d North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designyourwild.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heather Evans<\/a>, master gardener and designer at DesignYourWild, Florida. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/miscanthus-sinensis-gracillimus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Miscanthus sinensis<\/em> &#8216;Gracillimus&#8217;<\/a>\u201d North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/hort.extension.wisc.edu\/articles\/switch-grass-panicum-virgatum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Switch Grass, <em>Panicum virgatum<\/em><\/a>.\u201d By Susan Mahr, statewide Master Gardener program coordinator. University of Wisconsin \u2013 Madison.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/beautiful-purple-fountain-grass-pennisetum-setaceum-rubrum-flowers\/1225433678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reallyice<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choose the best types of ornamental grasses for your landscape based on your yard\u2019s conditions:<br \/>\n\u2022 Northern seas oats and Japanese forest grass for shade<br \/>\n\u2022 Blue oat grass and Mexican feather grass for sunny, dry spots<br \/>\n\u2022 Switchgrass for privacy screens<br \/>\nCool-season varieties emerge early in the spring, warm-season grasses have dramatic colors, while evergreen types like black mondo grass provide year-round 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