Ornamental Shade Grass

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Ornamental Grasses for the shade garden offer a variety of textures and colors. Here are a my top five!

Moor Grass Zones 3 – 5
Light and frothy arching stems look great as a backdrop in a shaded area, will also tolerate semi sun spots.

Japanese Forest Grass Zone 5
This looks great in a woodland setting with cascading mounds, grows best in moist soil.

Blue Moor Grass Zones 4 -5
Easy clumping grass with a blue-grey foliage providing a perfect companion for hostas.

Millet Zones 4 -5
Golden millet is grown for its yellow spring foliage great for a moist cool location.

Northern Sea Oats Zones 4 – 5
This native grass is gradeful like bamboo with blades of shimmery tan and bronze. This prolific self-seeder tolerates dry but shaded conditions.