What are the best ornamental grasses for our area?

[Anonymous]

part sun or full sun both good.

[Anonymous]

How is the drainage? What size do you want them to be?

[Anonymous]

The drainage is good in some areas but pools in others so we'd probably have a mix of plants.

Medium-sized? 3 feet max?

I think some of the really tall ones are too tall but the tiny ones that are a foot tall are too small.

[Anonymous]

Liriope. It's basically a weed, it will grow anywhere.

[Anonymous]

The ones sold here.

Go to a local nursery or Lowe’s.

[Anonymous]

Muhly grass, big and little bluestems. Stick with the natives. They dont mind the clay and heat/humidity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Liriope. It's basically a weed, it will grow anywhere.

Enough liriope! And it’s so hard to remove.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The drainage is good in some areas but pools in others so we'd probably have a mix of plants.

Medium-sized? 3 feet max?

I think some of the really tall ones are too tall but the tiny ones that are a foot tall are too small.

Pp again. Prairie dropseed is good and not too tall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Liriope. It's basically a weed, it will grow anywhere.

Enough liriope! And it’s so hard to remove.

Agreed. It doesn't belong here and its a liliturf and not a grass. And it will take over lawns and other places you and your neigh irs didnt want it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Liriope. It's basically a weed, it will grow anywhere.

There is not a single plant species in my yard I regret planting, more than liriope. Not to mention, PP does not want something that short.

One of my current favorites is Panicum virgatum, switch grass. Doesn't get monstrous, reasonably well behaved, and a native as well.

[Anonymous]

I don't know specific types, but the previous owners planted ornamental grasses and we literally can't get rid of them. No, none.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't know specific types, but the previous owners planted ornamental grasses and we literally can't get rid of them. No, none.

Same situation here as well. They're spreading into my woods as well. It's not good.

For anyone looking for liriope substitute in full sun, look into Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium). Which is not a grass, and has the most adorable blue flowers.

OP, for your wet areas, standard grasses will likely not work. You could plant something like the Common Rush, which can pass as a grass although it is not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Muhly grass, big and little bluestems. Stick with the natives. They dont mind the clay and heat/humidity.

Avid hardener here and agree with these—my three favorites! Pink muhly looks magical at certain times of year, especially planted in masses.

[Anonymous]

part sun

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Muhly grass, big and little bluestems. Stick with the natives. They dont mind the clay and heat/humidity.

Avid hardener here and agree with these—my three favorites! Pink muhly looks magical at certain times of year, especially planted in masses.

I like these too. Also, prairie dropped and Shenandoah red switchgrass.