The Best Ornamental Grasses in Zone 6

Sedge

The most-saved genus here, with 88 varieties in the full catalog. Sedges offer an exceptional range of textures for weaving through difficult sites.

Silver Grass

The full catalog includes 28 varieties. Tall fountains and silvery plumes provide movement and winter presence; choose sterile types.

Switchgrass

Choose from 16 varieties across the full catalog. Upright native clumps carry airy seed heads and strong autumn color.

Little Bluestem

Catalog-wide, this genus spans 12 varieties. Blue-green prairie blades turn copper and hold sparkling seed heads into winter.

Fountain Grass

This genus has 24 varieties in the full catalog. Arching blades and bottlebrush plumes create a soft, fountain-shaped accent.

Muhly Grass

The full catalog includes 13 varieties. Airy pink or cream seed heads create a luminous cloud above fine foliage.

Feather Reed Grass

Choose from 11 varieties across the full catalog. Early, upright plumes provide structure without the bulk of larger grasses.

Fescue

Catalog-wide, this genus spans 6 varieties. Compact blue or green tufts sharpen an edge and stay effective beyond bloom season.

Rush

This genus has 13 varieties in the full catalog. Upright or curling stems add clean geometry to rain gardens and wet edges.

Japanese Forest Grass

The full catalog includes 7 varieties. Cascading blades flow down a slope or edge like a shaded waterfall.

Hair Grass

Choose from 3 varieties across the full catalog. A haze of fine flower stems catches backlight above a compact tuft.

Bluestem Grass

Catalog-wide, this genus spans 8 varieties. Tall blue-green blades turn coppery and hold their shape into winter.

Dropseed

This genus has 3 varieties in the full catalog. Fine leaves and fragrant seed panicles form an exceptionally graceful native clump.

Grama Grass

The full catalog includes 4 varieties. Horizontal seed heads hover like tiny flags above this compact prairie grass.

Lovegrass

Choose from 4 varieties across the full catalog. Fine-textured flower clouds lend movement without hiding neighboring plants.

Mondo Grass

Catalog-wide, this genus spans 24 varieties. Dark, grassy foliage creates a compact evergreen line in sun or shade.

Japanese Blood Grass

This genus has 2 varieties in the full catalog. Upright blades flushed red create a vivid accent, where noninvasive selections are required.

Needlegrass

The full catalog includes 3 varieties. Exceptionally fine blades ripple in the slightest breeze; check regional invasiveness first.

Plume Grass

Choose from 1 variety across the full catalog. Its representative is notable for being dry-spell tolerant and usually passed over by deer.

Indiangrass

Catalog-wide, this genus spans 3 varieties. Its representative is notable for being North American native and dry-spell tolerant.