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10 Best Grasses for Pacific Northwest Gardens
Grasses Growth Habit Sun/Shade Mature Size Special Features
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass Upright, narrow clump Full sun to part shade 4 -6’ H × 2-3’ W One of the best vertical accents; stands through winter
Northwind Switch Grass Upright clump Full sun 4-6’ H × 2-3’ W Blue-green foliage turns golden-yellow in fall; excellent structure.
Japanese Forest Grass Cascading, mounding Part shade to shade 2-18” H × 18-24” W Graceful foliage; one of the best ornamental grasses for shade.
Blue Oat Grass Dense clump Full sun 2-3’ H × 2-3’ W Striking steel-blue foliage year-round.
Little Bluestem Upright clump Full sun 2-4’ H × 1-2’ W Exceptional orange, copper, and red fall color.
Japanese Blood Grass Clumping Full sun to part shade 2-18” H × 12-18” W Brilliant red-tipped foliage from summer into fall.
Tufted Hair Grass Soft clump Sun to part shade 2-4’ H × 2-3’ W Pacific Northwest native; airy flower heads.
Mexican Feather Grass Fine-textured mound Full sun 8-24” H × 18-24” W Moves beautifully in the wind; soft texture.
Prairie Dropseed Rounded mound Full sun 2-3’ H × 2-3’ W Fine texture; fragrant flower plumes; excellent fall color.
Evergold Sedge Arching evergreen clump Part shade to shade 2-8” H × 18-24” W Bright variegated foliage; evergreen in mild PNW winters.