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Drought Tolerant Grasses

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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.

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