Some of the best shade gardens are designed with shade loving ornamental grasses.
Tall grasses that tolerate shade.
There are many drought tolerant grasses and a variety of native grasses.
Some good selections might be japanese forest grass or sedge plants these all need moist soil to thrive but can withstand either full or partial light locations.
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.
Hakonechloa macra is wonderful especially en masse as is the delicately variegated hakonechloa aureola which can be a bright brassy yellow in sun or a more.
Shade tolerant ornamental grasses and grass like plants.
The grass will tolerate some shade especially from the hot afternoon sun and it s known to attract birds.
Partially shady ornamental grasses.
Several species of tall grass can tolerate and even thrive in partial to full shade.
Hardy in zones 6 9 it reaches 18 36 tall and takes full sun to light shade.
Delightful in drifts or even in shaded garden containers.
The best perennial ornamental grasses for shade and sun towering tall ornamental grasses variegated grasses.
Partial shade often means the shade is during just part of the day or it can be a dappled light area.
Many grasses perform well in either partial or full sun.
Hakonechloa and carex are low growing grasses that serve as beautiful accent plants toward the front of a shady bed or border.
Use the dried flowers in arrangements or leave them uncut for late fall and winter interest.
Cut back the plant either in the fall or early spring to promote new growth.
Mosquito grass bouteloua gracilis lives in usda hardiness zone 5 through 9 and thrives in full.
Shorter than some of the other grasses it grows to around 2 feet tall.
This grass prefers consistently moist soil so regular watering often is necessary.
It is hardy in zones 3 9 and is a cool season grass which means most of its new growth occurs in the spring.
There is a rich variety of colored ornamental grasses including blue purple and even black.
Their foliage adds texture and color to the gardens.
While this plant prefers at least 6 hours of sun a day it can tolerate some shade especially in the hot summer afternoons.
Ornamental grasses are low maintenance perfect as deer resistant ground cover.
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.
This ornamental grass is easy to grow deer resistant and tolerant of heat drought and poor soils.
Growing tips and care.
Tufted hair grass deschampsia cespitosa.