Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental grasses were only recently introduced to the American garden. Their dramatic form adds a valuable element to gardens. With the slightest breeze, a garden with grasses comes alive with movement and sound, plus ornamental grass add fall and winter interest to gardens.

Name:

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Latin Name:

Calamagrostis acutifolia Karl Foerster

Name:

'Aureola' Hakone Grass

Latin Name:

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Name:

Maiden Grass

Latin Name:

Miscanthus gracillimus

Name:

North Wind Switch Grass

Latin Name:

Panicum virgatum 'North Wind'

Name:

Fountain Grass

Latin Name:

Pennisetum alopecuroides