Ornamental Grasses are for Containers!

Looking for an easy way to add color, texture, and movement to your patio, porch, or deck? Ornamental grasses are one of the best choices for container gardens. They are low-maintenance, provide season-long beauty, and come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and textures.

Whether you’re creating a statement planter for your front entry or adding interest to your outdoor living space, there’s an ornamental grass that’s perfect for your container.

Best Ornamental Grasses for Containers

Compact & Easy to Grow

Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca)
Forms neat mounds of icy blue foliage that look great alone or mixed with flowering plants.

Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra)
Graceful green or golden foliage that thrives in shady locations and adds a soft, flowing appearance.

Carex (Sedge Varieties)
Available in bronze, green, and variegated colors. Many varieties perform well in both sun and shade.

Tall & Dramatic

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’)
Soft, bottlebrush plumes create movement and provide beautiful late-season interest.

Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’)
An upright grass with elegant feathery plumes that adds height and structure.

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’)
Blue-green foliage develops striking red tones during summer before turning burgundy in fall.

Colorful & Unique

Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’)
Features brilliant red foliage that becomes more vibrant as the season progresses.

Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’)
Golden-striped foliage brightens containers, especially in partially shaded locations.

Dwarf Options for Small Containers

Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blue Heaven’)
Compact blue-green foliage changes to beautiful copper and orange shades in autumn.

Dwarf Miscanthus (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gold Bar’ or ‘Little Miss’)
Smaller varieties offer colorful striped or red-green foliage without overwhelming your container.

Great for Shady Decks

If you have a shady deck or patio, Hakonechloa ‘Aureola’ (Japanese Forest Grass) is one of our favorite choices. Its bright gold and green foliage brings light and color to shaded areas while remaining easy to maintain.

We’ll Help You Create the Perfect Container

Not sure which grasses to choose? Bring your container to us! Our team will help you select the right ornamental grasses and determine how many plants you’ll need for a full, beautiful display.

Choose from a variety of colors, heights, and textures to create a container that fits your style.

We also carry 5-gallon ornamental grasses if you’re looking for an instant, mature look.

Stop by and let us help you design a container you’ll enjoy all season long!

Questions?
Call David Hill at (360) 507-8403.