Ornamental Grass
- Luxury Lawn Services
- Jul 28, 2022
- 2 min read
Everyone seems to love ornamental grasses. They are easy to care for and do not require the "fuss" of other plants. They offer privacy and beauty, and not to mention the sound as the wind blows through them. There are many varieties to choose from. There are varieties that grow very tall while others just over a foot tall. They are available in annual and perennials. If you are looking for color, there are varieties that offer colorful plumes and others colorful leaves. Most are drought tolerant and do well in full sun.
According to the Missouri Botanical Gardens, these are some of the best perennial ornamental grasses for southern Missouri area. We suggest you research all plants before you decide on what would be the best fit for your lawn or garden.
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Avalanche' feather reed grass
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium to wet
Height: 3.00 to 5.00 feet
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' feather reed grass
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium to wet
Height: 3.00 to 5.00 feet
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' blue grama
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Height: 0.75 to 2.50 feet
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Overdam' feather reed grass
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium to wet
Height: 2.50 to 3.00 feet
Eragrostis spectabilis purple lovegrass
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Height: 1.00 to 2.00 feet
Juncus 'Blue Dart' rush
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium to wet
Height: 1.00 to 1.50 feet
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Japanese forest grass
Ornamental grass
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Height: 1.00 to 1.50 feet
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' fountain grass
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium to wet
Height: 1.50 to 2.50 feet
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Rocket' fountain grass
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Height: 2.50 to 3.00 feet
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Ginger Love' fountain grass
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium to wet
Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet
Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' little bluestem
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Height: 2.00 to 4.00 feet
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' little bluestem
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Height: 2.00 to 4.00 feet
Sporobolus heterolepis prairie dropseed
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet
Muhlenbergia capillaris pink muhlygrass
Ornamental grass
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet
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