Drought Tolerant Grasses

Drought-Tolerant Grasses For Stylish, Low-Water Gardens

Add texture, movement, and resilience to your garden with our Drought-Tolerant Grasses collection. These ornamental grasses are ideal for low-maintenance, water-wise landscapes that don’t sacrifice beauty. Whether swaying in the breeze or standing tall in striking clumps, drought-tolerant grasses bring year-round structure and softness to your outdoor space.

Perfect for modern landscapes, prairie-style plantings, erosion control, or border accents, these grasses thrive with little water and offer four-season appeal. From wispy fine-bladed forms to bold fountain shapes, they help fill in space, reduce weeds, and enhance biodiversity with minimal upkeep.

Why Choose Drought-Tolerant Grasses?

• Low Water Needs, once established
• Great for Erosion Control on slopes or sandy areas
• Seasonal Movement & Texture in all seasons
• Wildlife Friendly – shelter for birds, beneficial insects, and pollinators
• Blends beautifully with perennials, shrubs, and wildflowers
• Minimal Maintenance with high ornamental value

Landscaping with Ornamental Grasses is effortless! Whether used in masses or as accent plants, these grasses offer both function and flair.

Popular Drought-Tolerant Grass Options

• Blue Fescue – Compact mounds of icy blue blades for edging or containers
• Switchgrass (Panicum) – Upright habit with feathery seed heads and fall color
• Little Bluestem – Native grass with steel-blue tones that turn copper in autumn
• Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis) – Tall, elegant spikes that sway beautifully in the wind
• Muhly Grass – Airy pink or white seed clouds over green, fountain-shaped foliage

Each of these grasses adds beauty and structure while thriving in dry conditions.

How to Grow & Care for Drought-Tolerant Grasses

These grasses are some of the easiest plants to grow and care for. Here’s how to get them started:

• Plant in full sun for best performance and color
• Use well-drained soil; amend heavy clay with organic matter if needed
• Water deeply but infrequently during the first growing season
• Once established, they’re extremely drought-tolerant
• Apply arborist mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Use the Finger Test to ensure the soil isn’t too wet
• Cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh new growth

Find a full Ornamental Grass planting guide here. These Ornamental Grasses are low-maintenance, pest-resistant, and tolerate heat, wind, and poor soils with ease.

Grow Strong with Drought-Tolerant Grasses

Whether you’re filling gaps, stabilizing slopes, or designing with sustainability in mind, Drought-Tolerant Grasses from Nature Hills bring year-round appeal with very little water.

Need help selecting the best varieties for your zone or garden style? Call our plant experts at (402) 934-8116 and we’ll help you grow your vision, the drought-smart way.