Ornamental Grasses Archives - Creekside Gardens https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/category/perennials/ornamental-grasses/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:15:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/wp-content/uploads/logo/creekside-logo-120x120-1-36x36.png Ornamental Grasses Archives - Creekside Gardens https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/category/perennials/ornamental-grasses/ 32 32 Sideoats Gramma – Native (Bouteloua curtipendula) https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/sideoats-gramma-native-bouteloua-curtipendula/ https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/sideoats-gramma-native-bouteloua-curtipendula/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:15:05 +0000 https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/sideoats-gramma-native-bouteloua-curtipendula/ Description This native perennial is a bunchy or sod-forming grass producing erect, wiry clumps. Purplish, oat-like spikelets line one side of the stem, turning tan in the fall. Grows to 2-2 1/2 ft. tall. Full to part sun.

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This native perennial is a bunchy or sod-forming grass producing erect, wiry clumps. Purplish, oat-like spikelets line one side of the stem, turning tan in the fall. Grows to 2-2 1/2 ft. tall. Full to part sun.

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]]> https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/sideoats-gramma-native-bouteloua-curtipendula/feed/ 0 Prairie Dropseed – Native (Sporobolus heterolepis) https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/prairie-dropseed-native-sporobolus-heterolepis/ https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/prairie-dropseed-native-sporobolus-heterolepis/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:14:51 +0000 https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/prairie-dropseed-native-sporobolus-heterolepis/ Description This elegant North American prairie native has thin leaves and open panicles held high above the foliage on delicate stems. Outstanding autumn color. Heat and drought tolerant. Grows 2-3 ft. tall and wide. Full to part sun.

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This elegant North American prairie native has thin leaves and open panicles held high above the foliage on delicate stems. Outstanding autumn color. Heat and drought tolerant. Grows 2-3 ft. tall and wide. Full to part sun.

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]]> https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/prairie-dropseed-native-sporobolus-heterolepis/feed/ 0 Liriope – Big Blue (Green) (Liriope) https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-big-blue-green-liriope/ https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-big-blue-green-liriope/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:14:23 +0000 https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-big-blue-green-liriope/ Description This clumping Liriope variety has narrow, solid green foliage and lavender summer flowers. Grows to 12-15″ tall and wide. Shade to full sun.

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This clumping Liriope variety has narrow, solid green foliage and lavender summer flowers. Grows to 12-15″ tall and wide. Shade to full sun.

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]]> https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-big-blue-green-liriope/feed/ 0 Liriope – Variegata (Liriope) https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-variegata-liriope/ https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-variegata-liriope/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:14:23 +0000 https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-variegata-liriope/ Description This clumping Liriope variety has narrow, green foliage with creamy-white margins and lavender summer flowers. Grows to 12”-15” tall and wide. Shade to full sun.

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This clumping Liriope variety has narrow, green foliage with creamy-white margins and lavender summer flowers. Grows to 12”-15” tall and wide. Shade to full sun.

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]]> https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-variegata-liriope/feed/ 0 Liriope – Spicata (Liriope) https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-spicata-liriope/ https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-spicata-liriope/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:14:23 +0000 https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-spicata-liriope/ Description This vigorous, spreading Liriope variety has narrow, green grass-like foliage and lavender summer flowers. Grows to 12”-15” tall and can spread several feet over just a few seasons. It does not stay in a clump like Big Blue. Shade to full sun.

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This vigorous, spreading Liriope variety has narrow, green grass-like foliage and lavender summer flowers. Grows to 12”-15” tall and can spread several feet over just a few seasons. It does not stay in a clump like Big Blue. Shade to full sun.

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]]> https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/liriope-spicata-liriope/feed/ 0 Grass – Porcupine (Variegated Maiden) (Miscanthus sinensis Strictus) https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-porcupine-variegated-maiden-miscanthus-sinensis-strictus/ https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-porcupine-variegated-maiden-miscanthus-sinensis-strictus/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:13:14 +0000 https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-porcupine-variegated-maiden-miscanthus-sinensis-strictus/ Description An upright growing Maiden Grass, featuring yellow horizontal variegation on green foliage. Late summer flower plumes. Stiff upright habit resists flopping. Grows to around 6-8 ft. tall an 5-6 ft. wide. Full to part sun.

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An upright growing Maiden Grass, featuring yellow horizontal variegation on green foliage. Late summer flower plumes. Stiff upright habit resists flopping. Grows to around 6-8 ft. tall an 5-6 ft. wide. Full to part sun.

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]]> https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-porcupine-variegated-maiden-miscanthus-sinensis-strictus/feed/ 0 Grass – Bandwidth (Maiden) (Miscanthus sinensis) https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-bandwidth-maiden-miscanthus-sinensis/ https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-bandwidth-maiden-miscanthus-sinensis/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:13:07 +0000 https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-bandwidth-maiden-miscanthus-sinensis/ Description Bandwidth produces broad, bright gold bands across the rich green blades of this colorful and ornamental grass. Forms a full, compact stand. Grows 2-3 ft. tall. Full to part sun.

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Bandwidth produces broad, bright gold bands across the rich green blades of this colorful and ornamental grass. Forms a full, compact stand. Grows 2-3 ft. tall. Full to part sun.

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]]> https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-bandwidth-maiden-miscanthus-sinensis/feed/ 0 Grass – Northern Sea Oats Native (Chasmanthium latifolium) https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-northern-sea-oats-native-chasmanthium-latifolium/ https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-northern-sea-oats-native-chasmanthium-latifolium/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:13:07 +0000 https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-northern-sea-oats-native-chasmanthium-latifolium/ Description This clumping, North American native grass is treasured for its showy, drooping seed heads and rich, bamboo-like foliage. Seed heads are very attractive throughout its various stages of maturity. Grows 3′ – 4′. Full sun to Full shade.

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This clumping, North American native grass is treasured for its showy, drooping seed heads and rich, bamboo-like foliage. Seed heads are very attractive throughout its various stages of maturity. Grows 3′ – 4′. Full sun to Full shade.

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]]> https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-northern-sea-oats-native-chasmanthium-latifolium/feed/ 0 Grass – Praline (Dwarf Fountain) (Pennisetum alopecuroides) https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-praline-dwarf-fountain-pennisetum-alopecuroides/ https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-praline-dwarf-fountain-pennisetum-alopecuroides/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:13:07 +0000 https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-praline-dwarf-fountain-pennisetum-alopecuroides/ Description An excellent compact Fountain Grass, producing showy large plumes (flowers), held high over low mounds of arching blades. Clump grows to 15-18″ tall, but plumes can reach to 30″. Zone 5 hardiness. Full to part sun.

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An excellent compact Fountain Grass, producing showy large plumes (flowers), held high over low mounds of arching blades. Clump grows to 15-18″ tall, but plumes can reach to 30″. Zone 5 hardiness. Full to part sun.

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]]> https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-praline-dwarf-fountain-pennisetum-alopecuroides/feed/ 0 Grass – Everillo (Sedge) (Carex oshimensis) https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-everillo-sedge-carex-oshimensis/ https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-everillo-sedge-carex-oshimensis/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:13:07 +0000 https://www.creeksidegardensinc.com/plants_perennials/grass-everillo-sedge-carex-oshimensis/ Description A showy, fine textured Sedge grass, producing cascading yellow foliage. Adds color to the shade garden. Can tolerate wet conditions. Grows to around 18″ tall. Full to part shade.

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A showy, fine textured Sedge grass, producing cascading yellow foliage. Adds color to the shade garden. Can tolerate wet conditions. Grows to around 18″ tall. Full to part shade.

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