Ornamental grasses are grass or grass-like plants that are used chiefly for their beauty.
ADAGIO GRASS
Adagio Maiden Grass, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’, silvery/green foliage, copper plumes, full sun, part sun. Cut back to a few inches from the ground in late winter/early spring.
EVERILLO CAREX
Everillo, Everillo Sedge, Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo’, Light green foliage, Part shade, shade. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Feed lightly once in spring.
HAMLIN GRASS
Hameln Grass, Dwarf Fountain Grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides, Full sun, part sun, Green foliage, white plumes. Cut back to a few inches from the ground in late winter/early spring. Fertilize once a year in spring.
JUNCUS
Juncus Grass, Rush, Juncus effusus, Full sun, Summer, Light green foliage, brown flowers. Plant in consistently moist soil.
LITTLE BUNNY GRASS
Little Bunny Grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Summer,Prune in late winter/early spring for new growth. Green foliage, white plumes.
MAIDEN GRASS
Maiden Grass, Chinese Silver Grass, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus, Full sun, part sun, part shade, Green foliage, purple/silver plumes. Benefits from a 2-3″ layer of mulch. Cut back to a few inches from the ground in winter/early spring.
PAMPAS GRASS
Pampas Grass, Cortaderia selloana, Full sun, Green foliage, white/silver plumes. Needs abundant water and fertilizer during the growing season. Space plants out 10 feet.
PURPLE FOUNTAIN GRASS
Purple Fountain Grass. Pennisetum setaceum rubrum, Part shade, shade, Purple foliage. Fertilize lightly during growing season. Cut back dead foliage in late winter/early spring.
ZEBRA GRASS
Zebra Grass, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zibrinus’, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zibrinus’, Ful sun, part sun, Gold, green, red, variegated, yellow foliage. Mulch, light spring fertilizer, and a crucial late winter/early spring pruning.