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  • Image of Acorus gramineus 'Licorice'taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Acorus gramineus 'Licorice'

    Acorus gramineus 'Licorice'

    Item #: 219

    Zones: 6a to 9b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 10" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: China, Japan

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
    $20.00
    Logo indicating plant is one of Plant Delights' Introductions
  • Image of Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

    Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

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    Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

    Item #: 369

    Zones: 5a to 9b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 12" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: China, Japan

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $20.00
    $20.00
    Next crop available: N/A
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  • Image of Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP 27,949taken at Walters Gardens, MI by T. Avent

    Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP 27,949

    Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP 27,949

    Item #: 13009

    Zones: 4a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 48" tall

    Culture: Sun to Part Sun

    Origin: North America

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $23.00
    $23.00
  • Image of Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

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    Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

    Item #: 2124

    Zones: 7b to 10b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 216" tall

    Culture: Sun to Part Sun

    Origin: China

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $35.00
    $35.00
    Next crop available: 03/15/2024
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  • Image of Bambusa multiplex 'Green Giant'taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Bambusa multiplex 'Green Giant'

    Bambusa multiplex 'Green Giant'

    Item #: 9026

    Zones: 7b to 10b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 300" tall

    Culture: Sun to Part Sun

    Origin: Burma/Myanmar, China, Laos, Nepal, Taiwan, Vietnam

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $35.00
    $35.00
    Logo indicating plant is one of Plant Delights' Introductions
  • Image of Bambusa multiplex 'Riviereorum'taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Bambusa multiplex 'Riviereorum'

    Bambusa multiplex 'Riviereorum'

    Item #: 2123

    Zones: 7b to 10b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 120" tall

    Culture: Sun to Part Sun

    Origin: Burma/Myanmar, China, Laos, Nepal, Vietnam

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $35.00
    $35.00
  • Image of Carex appalachicataken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex appalachica

    Carex appalachica

    Item #: 5793

    Zones: 4a to 7b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 6" tall

    Culture: Light Shade to Shade

    Origin: United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Image of Carex bromoidestaken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex bromoides

    Carex bromoides

    Item #: 12439

    Zones: 4a to 8b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 6" tall

    Culture: Sun to Shade

    Origin: Canada, United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Image of Carex conica 'Hime'taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex conica 'Hime'

    Carex conica 'Hime'

    Item #: 95

    Zones: 5a to 9b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 10" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Shade

    Origin: Japan

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Image of Carex divulsataken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex divulsa

    Carex divulsa

    Item #: 8932

    Zones: 4a to 10b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 15" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Europe

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Image of Carex eburneataken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex eburnea

    Carex eburnea

    Item #: 1602

    Zones: 2a to 8b, possibly warmer

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 6" tall

    Culture: Sun to Shade

    Origin: United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Image of Carex 'Feather Falls' PP 26,199taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex 'Feather Falls' PP 26,199

    Carex 'Feather Falls' PP 26,199

    Item #: 16730

    Zones: 6a to 9b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 24" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $21.00
    $21.00
  • Image of Carex flacca 'Mini'taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex flacca 'Mini'

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    Carex flacca 'Mini'

    Item #: 12441

    Zones: 4a to 8b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 8" tall

    Culture: Sun to Part Sun

    Origin: Africa, Mediterranean Europe, Southern Europe

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Image of Carex haydeniitaken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex haydenii

    Carex haydenii

    Item #: 15142

    Zones: 4a to 8b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 36" tall

    Culture: Sun to Shade

    Origin: Canada, United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Image of Carex howei 'Bonnie and Clyde'taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex howei 'Bonnie and Clyde'

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    Carex howei 'Bonnie and Clyde'

    Item #: 8727

    Zones: 5a to 9b, guessing

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 15" tall

    Culture: Sun to Part Sun

    Origin: United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $21.00
    $21.00
    Logo indicating plant is one of Plant Delights' Introductions
    Next crop available: 12/15/2023
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  • Image of Carex lanceolata 'Silk Tassel'taken at Unique Plant by JLBG

    Carex lanceolata 'Silk Tassel'

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    Carex lanceolata 'Silk Tassel'

    Item #: 1197

    Zones: 5a to 9b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 10" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Shade

    Origin: Japan

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $21.00
    $21.00
    Logo indicating plant is one of Tony's Favorites
    Next crop available: 12/16/2023
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  • Image of Carex laxiculmis 'Hobb'taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex laxiculmis 'Hobb'

    Carex laxiculmis 'Hobb'

    Item #: 8383

    Zones: 4b to 8b, at least

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 12" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Canada, United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Image of Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme'taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme'

    Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme'

    Item #: 1204

    Zones: 3a to 9b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 24" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
    $20.00
    Logo indicating plant is one of Plant Delights' Introductions
  • Image of Carex oshimensis 'Everillo' PP 21,002taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex oshimensis 'Everillo' PP 21,002

    Carex oshimensis 'Everillo' PP 21,002

    Item #: 9802

    Zones: 5a to 9b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 12" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Japan

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $20.00
    $20.00
    Logo indicating plant is one of Tony's Favorites
  • Image of Carex plantaginea 'Blue Ridge'taken at Ublehardt Gdn, DE by JLBG

    Carex plantaginea 'Blue Ridge'

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    Carex plantaginea 'Blue Ridge'

    Item #: 11350

    Zones: 4a to 8a

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 10" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Shade

    Origin: United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
    $20.00
    Next crop available: N/A
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  • Image of Carex radiata 'Halifax'taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex radiata 'Halifax'

    Carex radiata 'Halifax'

    Item #: 10007

    Zones: 5a to 8b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 8" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Canada, United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $21.00
    $21.00
    Logo indicating plant is one of Plant Delights' Introductions
  • Image of Carex scaposa DJHV 2304taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Carex scaposa DJHV 2304

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    Carex scaposa DJHV 2304

    Item #: 16881

    Zones: 7a to 9b, at least

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 12" tall

    Culture: Light Shade

    Origin: Vietnam

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $22.00
    $22.00
    Logo indicating plant is one of Tony's Favorites
  • Image of Carex siderosticta 'Echigo Nishiki'taken at Walters Gardens, MI by JLBG

    Carex siderosticta 'Echigo Nishiki'

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    Carex siderosticta 'Echigo Nishiki'

    Item #: 12168

    Zones: 4a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 10" tall

    Culture: Light Shade

    Origin: China, Japan, Russia

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $25.00
    $25.00
    Next crop available: 01/12/2024
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  • Image of Cortaderia selloana 'Blue Bayou' PP 25,937|Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC|JLBG

    Cortaderia selloana 'Blue Bayou' PP 25,937

    Cortaderia selloana 'Blue Bayou' PP 25,937

    Item #: 12335

    Zones: 6b to 10b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 84" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Argentina, South America

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $27.00
    $27.00
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More Information About Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental grass varieties have become incredibly popular and important landscape decorations to the garden over the last several decades and rightly so. As a garden design element, decorative ornamental grasses offer textural relief from round foundation shrubs, and their interest spans all the seasons. No matter what conditions you have in your garden, there are ornamental grasses that will work for you.

Best Ornamental Grasses for Light Shade

For woodland gardens with filtered sun light throughout the day, you can select great shade tolerant ornamental grasses. In our opinion, the best ornamental grasses for light shade are:

  • Ophiopogon (Mondo Grass) - great short ornamental grass plants
  • Carex (Sedge) - the toughest of the shade ornamental grasses
  • Chasmanthium (Northern Sea Oats) – native variegated varieties of ornamental grasses

Best Ornamental Grasses for Sun to Part Sun

Most ornamental grasses are well suited for part sun to sun. Part sun means a few hours of sun, either in morning or afternoon, each day. Sun means 6 or more hours of direct sun during the day. For us, the best ornamental grasses for sun include:

  • Miscanthus (Maiden Grass) – variegated, perennial, salt and deer-resistant ornamental grass
  • Muhlenbergia (Muhly grass) – tough and versatile full sun ornamental grass
  • Panicum (Switchgrass) – airy, upright perennial ornamental grass
  • Pennisetum (Fountain Grass) – easy-to-grow, extremely resilient
  • Bambusa (Clumping Bamboo) – tropical genus of bamboo that is a type of ornamental grass
  • Liriope (Money Grass) – tough, drought-tolerant, low-maintenance ornamental grass
  • Nassella (Feather Grass) – popular native ornamental grass that is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant
  • Festuca (Fescue) – popular as a turf grass, ornamental species form clumps of blue foliage and attractive flowers

No matter what your garden decor... cottage, xeriscape, rock garden, container plant (fillers, spillers, thrillers), there is an ornamental grass for you. And you will find the best ornamental grasses for sale right here at Plant Delights Nursery.

Additional Ornamental Grass Resources

Want to learn more about how to use ornamental grasses in your garden or landscape? Check out our many blog posts about ornamental grasses and native grasses over at the Juniper Level Botanic Garden blog.