Ornamental grasses well suited for wet sites, shade Sam Marshall StarNews Correspondent Last week I discussed the many varieties of grasses that work well for tough, dry spots in full sun.

10 Best Ornamental Grass For Shades Updated 5th May 2025. Recombu. Best Lists. Patio, lawn & garden. Gardening & lawn care. ... Full Sun, Part Shade; 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Q. Can you suggest any ornamental grasses that are less than 3 feet tall and will grow in a semishaded location?— Rich Schultz, Carol StreamA. A few grasses that can take a little shade and are ...

Q: Is there an ornamental grass that grows in shade? — Tom Schuster, Wheeling A: A good ornamental grass for partial shade is northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium). Hardy to Zone 3, plants ...

Ornamental grasses are low-maintenance and can add height, color and texture to your garden. They can be used as groundcover, for erosion control, or as design elements. Best ornamental grasses ...

Hakonechloa macra, commonly called hakone grass or Japanese forest grass, is an underused perennial in shade gardens. This small, elegant ornamental grass shows off its cascading form while ...

Grass plants: right plant, right place. Although some grasses will grow happily in shade, most prefer a sunny open position and do best in average to dry soil.Planting is possible at any time of ...

Ornamental grasses and grass-like plants are valued in home landscapes for their hardiness, ease of care, dramatic appearance, and the wide variety of colors, textures and sizes available.

Question: I have a shady yard with no grass whatsoever in San Marcos. Since there are no roots to anchor the soil, the air (and the house) is full of dust. I want to plant a native grass that does ...

Ornamental grasses with outstanding autumn interest particularly suitable for smaller spaces include the aristocratic Hakonechloa macra, a shade-loving, herbaceous perennial species that partners ...

I am hard pressed to call pampas grass an ornamental grass. I have it in my peach orchard, and while beautiful, it’s a functional plant that produces an impenetrable hedge 10 feet tall.