27+ Small Grass Like Shrubs

While most ornamental grasses prefer and do best in full sun locations there are a number of grasses and grass like plants that will provide interest to shaded areas n the garden. Colorgrass carex amazon mist forms mounds of leaves that are pale green on top and silvery white below.

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Small grass like shrubs

Dark green clump forming grass. Look at those blooms. They almost shimmer when they re stirred by a breeze.

Pampas grass can be invasive in some areas. Flower heads are still large and fluffy though perfect for dried arrangements. Silky green may june maturing to yellow gold bronze.

At just 6 12 high this sedge plays nicely with other plants in containers or small garden spaces. When it starts to spread out and the feathered flowers resemble wheat it is time to deadhead the grass. Up to 3 tall and wide.

In a garden it looks striking next to lime green and silver grasses and plants such as oat grass or sweet potato vine. Very compact evergreen shrub that s perfect for small gardens in cool damp climates. Of all the grass like plants liriope is a huge favorite for south florida.

Pumila is a dwarf version that grows 4 to 6 feet tall and only 3 to 4 feet wide. Sometimes known as lilyturf it s commonly available in varieties which grow about 18 to 24 tall. Pampas grass is known for its large showy flower plumes which appear in late summer.

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