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Grasses and grass-like plants are a broad group of narrow-leaved, herbaceous plants found in nearly every habitat on Earth, from open prairies and forests to wetlands, deserts, and coastal dunes. This group includes true grasses as well as similar plants like sedges and rushes.

Reed Grass is a feathered vertical ornamental grass that is typically planted in clusters for a strong vertical effect. Found natively in wet soils but adaptable to drier conditions, Reed Grass should be watered weekly in order to establish an extensive root system. Reed Grass grows to heights between 36”-60” (91-152 cm) tall during the blooming period from late spring to summer.

Tall grass refers to various grass species that grow to considerable heights, often exceeding the size of typical lawn or pasture grasses. These grasses are found in diverse habitats, including prairies, savannas, and wetlands, across different climatic zones.

Slough Grass (Beckmannia syzigachne), also known as American Slough Grass or Prairie Wild Millet, is a cool-season annual or short-lived perennial grass native to North America and parts of Eurasia. Belonging to the Poaceae family, it is commonly found in wetland habitats. Slough Grass has a typical overall height between 2’-4’ (61-122 cm) and spread diameter of 9”-13” (23-33 cm).

Tussock Grass (Poa labillardierei), commonly known as Common Tussock Grass or Australian Bluegrass, is a dense, clump-forming ornamental grass native to southeastern Australia. It features fine, arching blue-green leaves that create a fountain-like, mounded shape, offering year-round texture. Tussock Grass has a typical overall height between 2’-4’ (61-122 cm) and spread diameter of 2’-4’ (61-122 cm).

Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) is a cool-season perennial grass widely cultivated for hay and forage, especially for horses and dairy cattle. Native to Europe and introduced to North America in the 18th century, it has become a staple pastoral grass across temperate regions. Timothy Grass has a typical overall height between 12”-3’6” (30-107 cm) and spread diameter of 6”-14” (15-35 cm).

Esparto Grass (Stipa tenacissima), also known as Halfah Grass or Atocha, is a tough, perennial ornamental grass distinguished by its dense clumps of narrow, wiry, light green to straw-colored leaves. The foliage forms a fountain-like shape, and tall, slender flowering stalks emerge above the plant. Esparto Grass has a typical overall height between 2’-4’ (61-122 cm) and spread diameter of 3’-5’ (91-152 cm).

Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata), also known as Cocksfoot, is a perennial, cool-season pastoral grass native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It belongs to the Poaceae family and is widely used as forage for livestock due to its high nutritional value and productivity. Orchard Grass has a typical overall height between 2’-4’6” (61-137 cm) and spread diameter of 1’10”-4’ (56-122 cm).

Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) is a bold, dramatic ornamental grass known for its towering height, fountain-like clumps of arching green-gray leaves, and show-stopping feathery plumes. These silky, silver-white flower heads rise on tall stalks in late summer and fall. Pampas Grass has a typical overall height between 6’-10’ (183-305 cm) and spread diameter of 4’-8’ (122-244 cm).

Bent Grass (Agrostis capillaris), also known as Common Bent, Colonial Bent, or Highland Bent, is a fine-textured, perennial grass native to Europe and parts of Asia. It belongs to the Poaceae family and is widely recognized for its delicate, wiry stems and soft, feathery seed heads. Bent Grass has a typical overall height between 4”-2’6” (10-76 cm) and spread diameter of 3”-9.5” (8-24 cm).

Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) is a low-growing, grass-like ornamental plant known for its dense tufts of arching, dark green, strap-shaped leaves that form soft, mounded clumps. Though often referred to as a grass, it is technically a member of the Asparagaceae family. Mondo Grass has a typical overall height between 8”-12” (20-30 cm) and spread diameter of 1’-2’ (30-61 cm).

Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) is a clump-forming, perennial ornamental grass native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Also known simply as Muhly Grass, it belongs to the Poaceae family and is valued for its upright, fountain-like form and fine-textured, arching leaves. Deer Grass has a typical overall height between 2’-3’ (61-91 cm) and spread diameter of 3’-5’ (91-152 cm).

Guppy Grass, the common name for Najas guadalupensis, is a thin, airy aquatic plant composed of flexible stems lined with narrow, pointed leaves. Also called water nymph or simply Najas, it grows throughout the Americas in ponds, alkaline lakes, canals, and slow rivers. Guppy Grass has a typical underwater height between 4”-36” (10–91 cm) and a spread diameter of 2”-8” (5–20 cm).

Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra) is a graceful, shade-tolerant ornamental grass known for its cascading, bamboo-like foliage that forms soft, flowing mounds. Its slender, arching leaves range in color from bright green to golden yellow or variegated, depending on the cultivar. Japanese Forest Grass has a typical overall height between 1’-2’ (30-61 cm) and spread diameter of 2’6”-4’ (76-122 cm).

Orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata), also known as cocksfoot, is a tufted, ornamental grass with upright clumps of narrow, arching green to blue-green blades and distinctive dense seed clusters atop tall stems. Its textured, fountain-like shape adds movement and softness to landscapes. Orchard Grass (Cluster) has a typical overall height between 2’-4’6” (61-137 cm) and spread diameter of 1’10”-4’ (56-122 cm).

Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) is a tall, perennial pastoral grass belonging to the Poaceae family, known for its robust growth and adaptability to wet environments. Sometimes referred to simply as Canary Grass, it is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. Reed Canary Grass has a typical overall height between 2’-6’ (61-183 cm) and spread diameter of 1’6”-3’ (45-91 cm).

Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’) is a striking ornamental plant known for its unique, deep purple to black, strap-like foliage that forms low, arching clumps. Though commonly referred to as a grass, it is technically a member of the Asparagaceae family. Black Mondo Grass has a typical overall height between 6”-12” (15-30 cm) and spread diameter of 8”-16” (20-41 cm).

Crimson Fountain Grass (Cenchrus setaceus), formerly known as Pennisetum setaceum, is a fast-growing, ornamental grass prized for its rich burgundy foliage and soft, arching flower spikes. Also called Purple Fountain Grass, it is native to North Africa and the Middle East. Crimson Fountain Grass has a typical overall height between 2’-4’ (61-122 cm) and spread diameter of 2’-4’ (61-122 cm).

Chinese Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides), also known simply as Fountain Grass, is a warm-season, clump-forming ornamental grass native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. A member of the Poaceae family, it is prized for its graceful, arching foliage. Chinese Fountain Grass has a typical overall height between 2’6”-5’ (76-152 cm) and spread diameter of 2’-4’ (61-122 cm).

Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis × acutiflora) is a tall, upright ornamental grass known for its narrow, vertical clumps of slender green leaves and elegant, feathery flower plumes that shift from purplish to golden tan as the seasons progress. The grass maintains a tight, columnar form. Feather Reed Grass has a typical overall height between 4’-6’ (122-183 cm) and spread diameter of 2’-4’ (61-122 cm).

Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa crus-galli), also known as Cockspur Grass or Japanese Millet, is a fast-growing annual grass found in wetland environments, floodplains, ditches, and low-lying pastures across temperate and tropical regions worldwide. Barnyard Grass has a typical overall height between 2’-4’ (61-122 cm) and spread diameter of 5”-9” (13-23 cm).

Chinese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), also known as Eulalia or Maiden Grass, is a tall, perennial ornamental grass native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. Belonging to the Poaceae family, it is renowned for its elegant, upright form, arching green leaves with silvery midribs. Chinese Silver Grass has a typical overall height between 4’-7’ (122-213 cm) and spread diameter of 3’-5’6” (91-168 cm).

Gulf Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris), also known as Pink Muhly Grass, is a striking ornamental grass celebrated for its fine-textured, arching green foliage and airy clouds of pink to purple flower plumes that appear in late summer to fall. Gulf Muhly Grass has a typical overall height between 2’-4’ (61-122 cm) and spread diameter of 2’-4’ (61-122 cm).

Eelgrass | Tape Grass (Group) refers to the collective growth of Vallisneria americana as it forms extensive meadows beneath the water’s surface. In this grouped state, the plant produces dense stands of long, ribbon-like leaves rising from interconnected rosettes rooted in soft sediment. Eelgrass | Tape Grass (Group) has a typical underwater height between 1’-6’ (.3-1.83 m) and a spread diameter of 9”-36” (23-91 cm).

Eelgrass | Tape Grass (Single) describes an individual rosette of Vallisneria americana, highlighting the plant’s elegant, ribbon-like leaves when viewed alone. A single plant sends up long, flexible blades from a compact basal point, creating a simple yet graceful vertical presence in water. Eelgrass | Tape Grass (Single) has a typical underwater height between 1’-6’ (.3-1.83 m) and a spread diameter of 9”-36” (23-91 cm).

Lawn grasses are short-growing, dense, perennial plants specifically cultivated to create durable, green ground coverings suitable for walking, recreation, and aesthetic enhancement. They typically thrive in temperate climates, they prefer open, sunny areas with well-drained soils.

Ornamental grasses are a diverse group of grass-like plants cultivated primarily for their aesthetic qualities, such as graceful movement, varied textures, and seasonal color changes. They thrive across a wide range of habitats, including prairies, wetlands, forests, and coastal regions.

Bamboo is a diverse group of perennial plants in the grass family, known for their tall, woody, and hollow stems. They are most prevalent in Asia, but also grow in Africa and the Americas, adapting to a range of environments from rainforests to mountains.

Blue Fescue, also known as blue mountain grass, is a dome-shaped flowering ornamental grass that is known for its blue-gray foliage. Finely textured in individual clumps, Blue Fescue shrubs reach heights of 8”-12” (20-30.5 cm) and spread between 6”-9” (15-23 cm).

Big Blue Lilyturf (Liriope muscari) is a low-growing, grass-like perennial known for its dense, tufted clumps of arching green leaves. In late summer, it produces upright spikes of small, violet-purple flowers that stand out against the foliage, later giving way to dark berries. Big Blue Lilyturf has a typical overall height between 1’-2’ (30-61 cm) and spread diameter of 1’4”-2’6” (40-76 cm).