Grass

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...

This selection of the warm season, perennial Blue Grama grass was bred for its improved flower color and performance over the straight species. Its stiff, bristly flower heads float horizontally above the foliage on 12 to 18 inch tall stalks, appearing...

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.

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.

Foliage grows about 24-36" tall and 3-4' wide. Flower stalks can reach 5-6' tall.

An Idaho Fescue selection notable for its vibrant blue-green foliage. Grows in a compact clump of fine, arching blades that reaches 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. In spring, it blooms with airy flower spikes that age to a light tan color. A beautiful...

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...

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...

Blue Oat Grass is a cool season perennial grass that grows in tufted clumps of blue foliage. The variety ‘Sapphire’ has more intensely steely blue foliage than the species. Blooms late spring to early summer with tall, arching stems topped with straw...

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,...

Giant Wild Rye is an evergreen bunching grass native to California and northern Mexico. Growing naturally in scrub, chaparral, and woodland communities, it is highly drought tolerant although it may show signs of stress during times of extreme drought...

Creeping Wild Rye is a versatile California native grass that grows naturally in wet areas and is perfect for use in bioswales, large meadows, and at the edges of waterways and other settings to prevent erosion. It is not typically considered a plant to...