Grasses

Plant selection and landscape design demand thoughtful consideration of color, form, texture, and size.  Form and texture however, seem to take on an even greater importance when grass and grass like species are involved since these plants have the potential to provide dramatic fluidity and tactility to the garden space.  The size of the garden is also particularly important when working with grasses because while many species can stand alone or in small groups, a great number of species require large open spaces where plants can be massed in large quantities.  Many grasses and grass like species also allow the gardener to experiment with sound in the garden.  Species with light-bodied blades will rustle with just the slightest breeze while plants with heavier leaves will demand a substantial wind to move them. Familiarizing yourself with the various grasses and grass like species will allow you to utilize them to create the look and effect you desire.  The links below will provide you with the information you need to help you decide which grasses best suit your needs.  In addition, the availability list at El Nativo Growers, Inc. includes a separate table for grasses, rushes, and sedges. 

 

 

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  • Carex pansa 1g
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    Carex pansa 1g

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    Great lawn substitute. Similar to Carex praegracilis but has wider foliage and only grows to 8". From our experience, C. pansa develops a brown look to it in the summer. It will not harm it. If unsightly cut back. Tolerates drought but will not stay as...
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  • Leymus condensatus 'Canyon Prince' (Elymus) foliage/landscape/habit
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    Leymus condensatus 'Canyon Prince' (Elymus) 1g

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    Leymus ‘Canyon Prince’ likely only rivals Muhlenbergia rigens in popularity among the California native grasses. It is a greyish blue foliage selection of the typically green form of Leymus condenstatus and is more dwarf than most of the green forms,...
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  • Bouteloua gracilis 4"
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    Bouteloua gracilis 4"

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    Ornamental seed head in spring will reach 12-18" tall. Tolerates regular water in sandy/well drained soil, but not heavy soil. In heavy soil, reduce irrigation.
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  • Carex praegracilis flowers close-up
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    Carex praegracilis 4"

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    Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...
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  • Festuca mairei 1g
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    Festuca mairei 1g

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    Native to the Mediterranean Basin, Atlas Fescue is a clumping evergreen grass that can be mixed into meadow gardens, planted on slopes, or used in large-scale mass plantings. It forms 2-3 by 2-3 foot clumps of thin, slightly arching, green / yellowish...
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  • Muhlenbergia dubia foliage close-up
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    Muhlenbergia dubia 1g

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    Pine Muhly is a mounding grass forming compact, evergreen clumps of slender grey-green foliage that bloom with erect spikes of cream-colored inflorescences in late summer and fall. Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil with occasional...
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  • Aristida purpurea flowers/flower close-up
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    Aristida purpurea 1g

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    A wide-ranging bunchgrass native to much of North America including southern California. It is highly adaptable to different conditions and is a good alternative to non-native ornamental grasses in certain circumstances. Grows in a medium-sized clump of...
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  • Muhlenbergia rigens 5g
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    Muhlenbergia rigens 5g

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    Deergrass is a California native, warm-season grass that can be grown in both dry and regularly-watered gardens as long as it has well-draining soil. Mounds of thin foliage grow about 2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. In summer thin, rigid flower stalks...
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  • Pennisetum orientale flowers/flowers close-up
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    Pennisetum orientale 1g

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    Not considered invasive. Can re-seed occasionally but not excessively.
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  • Dianella caerulea Cassa Blue (PP17,998) 1g
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    Dianella caerulea Cassa Blue (PP17,998) 1g

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    One of the most attractive Dianella on the market today. Upright habit similar to that of New Zealand flax with a mature height of approximately 24 inches. The blue foliage is accentuated by a heavy wax layer on the leaf’s surface making it attractive,...
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  • Muhlenbergia capillaris flowers close-up
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    Muhlenbergia capillaris 1g

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    Pink Muhly Grass is a warm season perennial grass with a showy flower display that makes it stunning in mass plantings or used as a soft seasonal accent in the garden. Blooms in late summer and fall with large, airy panicles of tiny flowers, creating a...
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