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.

This native grass was made for semi-shade and loves moist, well-draining soil that's full of organic matter, so it's more than happy to hang out in hydrangea's neck of the woods.

This rainbow of shades complements your pickier plants—without extending your to-do list. Jennifer Causey Fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial grasses, many of which change color in the fall ...

The colors, lusters, and forms of ornamental grasses are an interesting addition to any garden. In an area where the more subtle nature of our background colors is an important consideration in garden ...

One of my favorite native plants for landscaping is basket or deer grass, Muhlenbergia rigens. Growing freely by roadsides in our dry foothills, this graceful ornamental grass is a beautiful. Skip to ...

“Grasses look best in the sunshine at 4 p.m., when they catch the afternoon sun, so make sure you plant them where they’re not in the shade that time of day,” she said.

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 ...

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.

When choosing perennials for our gardens we set high standards. We search for plants with attractive foliage, delightful flowers, showy seed heads, impressive fall color and winter interest. We ...

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 ...

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 ...