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  • Blackhawks Big Bluestem

    Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'

    (2)
    From $3730

  • Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'

    $5884
  • Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii), a perennial featuring purple, red, orange, yellow flowers and perennial.

    Big Bluestem Grass

    Andropogon gerardii

    $5870

  • Firefox Sedge Grass

    Carex buchananii 'Firefox'

    $3838
  • Pennsylvania Sedge Grass (Carex pensylvanica), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Pennsylvania Sedge Grass

    Carex pensylvanica

    From $1999

  • Blue Dune Lyme Grass

    Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

    $3312
  • Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'), a perennial featuring yellow, mixed flowers and perennial.

    Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'

    (1)
    $5375

  • Northern Sea Oats Grass

    Chasmanthium latifolium

    (2)
    $3639

  • Ribbon Falls Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Ribbon Falls'

    From $1999

  • Little Zebra Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'

    (6)
    From $2699

  • Cape Breeze Dwarf Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze'

    (9)
    $5870

  • Heavy Metal Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

    (9)
    $6071

  • Prairie Fire New Zealand Sedge Grass

    Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'

    $3125

  • Prairie Winds® Cheyenne Sky Red Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS 'Cheyenne Sky'

    (6)
    $6563

  • Dream Catcher® Smoky Rose® Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Dream Catcher Smoky Rose'

    (4)
    $2499

  • Bandwidth Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Bandwidth'

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    (6)
    $6260

  • Standing Ovation Little Bluestem

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $5883

  • The Blues Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

    Sold out
    (3)
    $5880

  • Beyond Blue™ Festuca

    Festuca glauca 'Beyond Blue'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $5345
  • Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass

    Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass

    Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Lightning Strike'

    Sold out
    $6780

  • Chameleon Little Bluestem

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $4358

  • Northwind Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

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    (4)
    $5876
  • Northern Pampas Grass (Tripidium ravennae), a perennial featuring white, purple flowers and clumping, erect form.

    Northern Pampas Grass

    Tripidium ravennae

    Sold out
    (13)
    $5877
  • Praline™ Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Praline'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, erect form.

    Praline™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Praline'

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    (26)
    $5890

  • Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Ha Ha Tonka'

    Sold out
    $4364

  • Hush Puppy™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hush Puppy'

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    $5887
  • Etouffee™ Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Etouffee'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, erect form.

    Etouffee™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Etouffee'

    Sold out
    $5610
  • Jambalaya Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Jambalaya'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, erect form.

    Jambalaya Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Jambalaya'

    Sold out
    (26)
    $5703
  • Scout Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Scout'), a perennial featuring pink, white flowers and perennial.

    Scout Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Scout'

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    (29)
    $6069
  • Cayenne™ Sterile Fountain Grass

    Cayenne™ Sterile Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cayenne'

    Sold out
    $5620

Ornamental Grasses

Amazing Ornamental Grasses at Nature Hills Nursery

Pink Muhly

Ornamental Grass is a very popular style of landscape plant that has a world of uses and landscape enhancement for your garden!

Ornamental Grasses have it all! - Grasses are colorful, hardy, waving motion, white noise, display all-season interest, and are easy to maintain! The texture, form, and colors of Ornamental Grass are difficult to find in any other plant!

Types of Grasses

Ornamental Grasses are commonly divided into two categories, warm-season and cool-season Grass.

Warm-season Grasses begin growing quickly in late spring and early summer, whereas cool-season Grasses begin greening up in early spring but slow down when summer's heat kicks in, only to perk back up in the cooler fall!

Popular cool-season Grasses include Fescues, Blue Oat Grass, and Autumn Moor Grass. Popular warm-season Grasses include Northern Sea Oats, Hardy Pampas Grass, Fountain Grass, and Switch Grass.

There are many varieties of Grasses including Bluestem, Feather Reed, Fountain Grass, Maiden Grass, Pampas, Sedge Grasses, Switch Grasses, and many more!

Using Grasses in the Landscape

Landscaping with Ornamental Grass is easy! The waving, flowing motion and swaying of Ornamental Grasses provide four seasons of beauty! Any sun garden will gain significant interest with these incredible perennial plants!

Not just wonderful seasonal accents with late-summer to fall plumes that can extend into the winter months too, but also fine-textured long, flowing foliage can have incredible fall colors too!

The plumes not only add beauty to the garden, but can be used in floral arrangements, dried crafts, as bird-friendly forage, and winter interest.

Add Sedge Grasses to Rain Gardens, Bluestem to Xeric Gardens, and the fluffy Muhly Grass to Cottage Gardens. Tall Grasses look fantastic as backdrops to garden beds, and as screening around seating areas, and perfect additions to Prairies, Native Plantings and Meadow Gardens!

Low-growing and flowing Grasses like Tufted Hair Grass, and Japanese Forest Grass look great as edging and flowing throughout Rock Gardens too! The flowing forms produce white noise as they rustle in the breeze and are perfect for Sensory Gardens, Asian-inspired designs, and meditation nooks!

Caring For Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental Grasses are easy to care for and maintain and they are relatively disease and pest-free! Take care to not over-fertilize the Grass, as too much fertilizer promotes excessive growth, and then the Grass becomes unmanageable and flops over.

For the strongest growth and the most plumes, plant Grasses in full sun and in well-drained soils. Most Grasses are quite drought tolerant once established, but be sure to water new installations regularly and provide a 3-4 inch layer of mulch around their root systems. 

Early spring is the time to prune down the dead growth from the previous season. Some of the taller Grasses may require a pruning saw or trimmer if the Grass blades are very stiff. Cut the large clumps of grass about 6 inches above the ground. Smaller Grasses can be cut about 2 inches above the ground. 

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FAQ's for Buying Ornamental Grasses Online

What Are Ornamental Grasses and Why Are They So Popular?
Ornamental Grasses are versatile, hardy, and stunning additions to any landscape! Their waving blades create soothing white noise, their plumes sparkle in the breeze, and their textures add all-season magic you just can't find in other plants. From bold color to breezy movement, Ornamental Grasses bring that extra pizzazz to gardens, patios, and prairies alike. Whether you’re dreaming of a lush meadow garden or a sleek modern vibe, these grasses bring style, durability, and easygoing beauty that fits every generation’s taste.

What Are the Different Types of Ornamental Grasses?
Ornamental Grasses come in two superstar categories: warm-season grasses and cool-season grasses. Warm-season varieties like Switch Grass and Fountain Grass thrive in summer’s heat, kicking into high gear just when your garden needs a boost. Cool-season champs like Blue Oat Grass and Fescues wake up early in spring and strut their stuff again in fall. Whether you're styling with flowing Feather Reed Grass or the sassy pink plumes of Muhly Grass, there's an Ornamental Grass ready to jazz up your landscape in every season!

How Do You Use Ornamental Grasses in Landscaping?
Ornamental Grasses are the Swiss Army Knife of landscape plants! Create dreamy prairie gardens, chic modern borders, or rain gardens that thrive naturally. Tall Grasses make perfect privacy screens around patios, while low-growing types like Japanese Forest Grass flow beautifully through rock gardens and sensory gardens. Add them to meadow plantings, native gardens, or even container designs for year-round movement, texture, and serious curb appeal that’ll have neighbors saying, "Whoa, what’s that fabulous grass?"

How Do You Care for Ornamental Grasses?
Caring for Ornamental Grasses is as easy as a Sunday morning! Plant them in full sun with well-drained soil, give new plantings regular water, and mulch around their roots. Once they're settled in, most grasses are drought-tolerant and low-fuss. In early spring, cut back last year’s growth to make room for fresh new blades. Skip the heavy fertilizer—these grasses love staying lean and strong! With just a little seasonal trimming and a whole lot of admiring, you’ll keep your Ornamental Grasses gorgeous for years.

Why Should I Add Ornamental Grasses to My Garden?
Ornamental Grasses bring texture, motion, color, and sound to your outdoor spaces—something flowering shrubs and perennials just can’t fully match! Their graceful forms sway in the breeze, providing calming movement and even winter interest when everything else goes to sleep. Plus, their plumes feed birds, work wonders in dried floral crafts, and attract beneficial wildlife. Whether you're updating a vintage garden, creating a stylish new look, or adding a chill-out zone for some serious Zen, Ornamental Grasses make your garden a four-season superstar!
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