2022 Ornamental Grasses List
(Varieties Subject To Change)
Blue Stem Grass
- Blackhawks Big Bluestem Grass
- Carousel Little Bluestem Grass
- Little Blue Stem Grass
- Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass
- Standing Ovation Little Bluestem Grass
- The Blues Little Bluestem Grass
Carex
- Everdi Evercolor Carex Grass
- Everglow Carex Grass
- Everest Evercolor Carex Grass
- Everlime Evercolor Carex Grass
- Everoro Evercolor Carex Grass
- Ice Dance Carex Grass
Feather Reed
- Avalanche Feather Reed Grass
- Karl Foerster Feather Redd Gras
- Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Fescue
- Elijah Blue Fescue Grass
Fountain
- Hameln Fountain Grass
- Little Bunny Grass
Miscanthus
- Adagio Dwarf Maiden Grass
- Carbaret Maiden Grass
- Flame Grass
- Maiden ‘Gracillimus’ Grass
- Porcupine Grass
- Variegated Japanese Silver Grass
Sweet Flag
- Golden Variegated Sweet Flag Grass
- Variegated Sweet Flag Grass
Switch
- Heavy Metal Switch Grass
- North Wind Switch Grass
- Shenandoah Switch Grass
Common Name | Botanical Name | Height | Light | Growth Type | Description | Bloom |
Ogon Golden Japanese Sweet Flag | Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon” | 8-10″ | ![]() ![]() |
Slow Spreading | Semi evergreen, fragrant foliage, prefers moist soils | June |
Big Blue Stem Grass | Andropogon gerardii | 4-6″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Adaptable, drought tolerant | Sept.- Oct. |
Lord Snowden Big Blue Stem Grass | Andropogon gerardii ‘Lord Snowden’ | 5-6′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Adaptable, drought tolerant | Sept.-Oct. |
Avalanche Feather Reed Grass | Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ | 3-4′ | ![]() ![]() |
Clumping | Moist organic fertile soil | June-Sept. |
Eldorado Feather Reed Grass | Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Eldorado’ | 3-4′ | ![]() ![]() |
Clumping | Moist organic fertile soil | June-Sept. |
Overdam Feather Reed Grass | Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Overdam’ | 3-4′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist organic fertile soil | June-Sept. |
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass (2001 Perennial of the Year) | Calamagrostis arundinacea ‘Karl Foerster’ | 4-5′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist organic fertile soil | June-Sept. |
Variegated Palm Sedge | Carex muskingumensis variegata | 20-24″ | ![]() |
Spreading | Prefers moist soil, will grow in shallow water | May-June |
Ravenna Grass | Erianthus ravennae | 10-12′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil | Aug-Sept |
Blue Fescue | Festuca glauca | 8-12″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist, well drained soil. Evergreen | June |
Elijah Blue Fescue | Festuca ovina ‘Elijah Blue’ | 8-10″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist, well drained soil. Evergreen | June |
Hakone Japanese Forest (2009 Perennial of the Year) | Hakonechloa macra ‘Aurea’ | 12-18″ | ![]() |
Slow Spreading | Moist, well-drained fertile soil | July-Aug |
Sapphire Blue Oat Grass | Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire’ | 18-24″ | ![]() ![]() |
Clumping | Well-drained fertile soil. Evergreen | June |
Red Barron Japanese Blood Grass | Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ | 12-18″ | ![]() |
Slow Spreading | Moist, well-drained soil. Evergreen | July |
Spiral Corkscrew Rush (ANNUAL) | Juncus effus ‘Spiralis’ | 18-24″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist peaty soils. Grows at ponds edge | June-July |
Adagio Dwarf Maiden Grass | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’ | 36-48″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile, well-drained soil | Aug.-Sept. |
Dixieland Grass | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Dixieland’ | 3-4′ | ![]() ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile, well-drained soil | Aug.-Sept. |
Goldbar Maiden Grass | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Goldbar’ | 3-4′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile, well-drained soil | Aug.-Sept. |
Maiden ‘Gracillimus’ Grass | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’ | 5-7′ | ![]() ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile, well-drained soil | Sept.-Oct. |
Little Zebra Grass | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Zebra’ | 3-4′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile, well-drained soil | Sept.-Oct. |
Morning Light Grass | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ | 4-6′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile, well-drained soil. | Sept.-Oct. |
Porcupine Grass | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’ | 6-8′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile, well-drained soil | Aug.-Sept. |
Super Stripe Maiden Grass | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Super Stripe’ | 4-6′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile, well-drained soil | Aug.-Sept. |
Purple Flame Grass | Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurenscens | 4-5′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile, well-drained soil | Aug.-Sept. |
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Variegatus’ | 5-6′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile, well-drained soil | Aug.-Sept. |
Zebra Grass | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ | 5-6′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile, well-drained soil | Aug.-Sept. |
Heavy Metal Switch Grass | Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ | 3-4′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile soil. | July-Oct. |
Northern Lights Switch Grass | Panicum virgatum ‘Northern Lights’ | 24-36″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Adaptable, drought tolerant | Aug.-Oct. |
Prairie Sky Switch Grass | Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Sky’ | 3-4′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile soil. | July-Oct. |
Shenandoah Switch Grass | Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ | 4-5′ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist fertile soil. | July-Oct. |
Fountain Grass | Pennisetum alopecuroides | 30-42″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist well-drained soil. | Aug.-Sept. |
Cassian Fountain Grass | Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Cassian’ | 30-36″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist well-drained soil. | Aug.-Sept. |
Hameln Fountain Grass | Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ | 24-30″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist well-drained soil. | Aug.-Sept. |
Karley Rose Fountain Grass | Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Karley Rose’ | 24-36″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Moist well-drained soil. | Aug.-Sept. |
Strawberries & Cream Ribbon Grass | Phalaris arundinacea ‘Strawberries & Cream’ | 18-24″ | ![]() ![]() |
Running | Moist fertile soil. | Summer |
Little Blue Stem Grass | Schizachyrium scoparium | 24-36″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Adaptable, drought tolerant | Sept.-Oct. |
Blaze Little Blue Stem Grass | Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blaze’ | 24-36″ | ![]() |
Clumping | Adaptable, drought tolerant | Sept.-Oct.
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