Native Grasses
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Native grasses are an essential part of a large naturalized planting but can also be specimen grasses in a more formalized garden. Grasses that spread by rhizomes are a great choice for large spaces while tufting or clumping grasses are the right choice for a garden. Bulk grass seed is available by special order. Contact us for more information. |
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Agrostis scabraTicklegrassDescription: This is a fine-textured grass with an upright form and airy seeds heads. Its versatile nature means it's happy to grow in a variety of conditions. |
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Andropogon gerardiiBig BluestemDescription: Big Bluestem has a big presence on the landscape. Going from green, to bluish green to fire red as the season progresses, this tall ornamental grass adds character to any garden. Big Bluestem is native to Saskatchewan and Manitoba, but not to Alberta. |
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Anthoxanthum nitensSweet GrassDescription: Sweetgrass has a sweet scent that is amplified by the heat of the day. This is an aggressive grass that can be grown and over-wintered in a container. |
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Bouteloua curtipendulaSide-Oats GramaDescription: Showy floral spikes dangle from one side of the flower spike and grow to about 30" tall. |
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Bouteloua gracilisBlue Grama GrassDescription: This native grass is very attractive and is named for its wonderful purplish/blue seed heads. |
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Deschampsia caespitosaTufted HairgrassDescription: A moisture-loving native grass with a clump-forming habit and delicate, airy seed heads. |
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Festuca campestrisRough FescueDescription: Rough Fescue forms large clumps and can get over 3 feet tall. A great plant for large naturalized plantings. |
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Festuca ovinaSheep FescueDescription: As a specimen grass Blue Sheep's Fescue has great form and color, and in a native planting it germinates quickly and is a vigorous grower. Its low growing habit makes it a good “no mow” lawn alternative that is lumpy, not sod like. |
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Festuca saximontanaRocky Mountain FescueDescription: This versatile native grass is tufting and has a nice form, color and attractive seed heads. |
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Hesperostipa comataNeedle & Thread GrassDescription: This native grass has attractive seed heads that begin to twist and loop around as they dry out coming to resemble a threaded needle. |
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Koeleria macranthaJune GrassDescription: Attractive seed heads are great in a large, naturalized planting or as a specimen grass in a sunny garden. |
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Nassella viridulaGreen Needle GrassDescription: This native grass has eye-catching seed heads that begin to twist and loop around as they dry out coming to resemble a threaded needle. |
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Oryzopsis hymenoidesIndian Rice GrassDescription: An interesting native grass with great form and attractive seed heads - try it in containers or as a specimen grass. |
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Poa alpinaAlpine Blue GrassDescription: Pretty flower heads top short stems on this compact mat-forming alpine grass. The compact nature of this grass makes it great for small spaces. |
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Schizachyrium scopariumLittle BluestemDescription: This grass subtly changes colours throughout the season, turning to blazing red in the fall. and is a great choice for soil and slope stabilization. |
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Sporobolus heterolepisPrairie DropseedDescription: This ornamental grass turns golden-orange in the fall and attracts birds when the heavy seeds drop to the ground in the fall. |
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Note: The plant information given on this browse listing page is limited; please refer to the plant information pages for a more detailed description of the plants that have met your search criteria.
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