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Its foliage is bright emerald green, but its inflorescence takes on a creamy tan shade, similar to wheat. As a cool season ornamental grass, it grows actively in spring and fall but goes dormant in the summer heat. Karl Foerster reaches 4–6 feet tall at maturity, but only spreads about 2–3 feet.

June 5, 2024 - Pampas grass and Chinese silver grass are two of the tallest types of ornamental grass.

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July 28, 2023 - One of the earliest ornamental grasses to emerge in spring, it grows quickly in the early part of the season and then remains steadfast into winter. Left to stand through the snowy months, it stays somewhat upright and buff coloured for shape in the winter garden. This grass is well suited to mass planting, but can be used as a specimen as well. ‘Karl Foerster’ grows to 48″ tall and 24″ wide, and prefers full sun.

May 6, 2025 - As the name suggests, Japanese forest grass likes a part shade to shady spot with soil that's well-drained, rich and humusy. Avoid dry, clay or poorly drained soils. This is a slowly spreading ornamental grass, which typically grows 9 inches ...

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Having a healthy lawn is much more than just showy flowers. The Ornamental grasses in Ontario are the neglected components of your lawn that provide a myriad of benefits. Tall ornamental grasses for privacy in Ontario are surprisingly versatile, creating a natural habitat and enhancing the visual impact.

July 25, 2023 - Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum): Depending on the variety, switchgrass can grow anywhere from 3 to 8 feet tall. It comes in various colors, including blue-green, red, and burgundy, and produces airy panicles in late summer.

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B ulbous Oat Grass Arrhenatherum bulb. 'Variegatum' H: up to 16" W: up to 24" Full Sun Zone: 3 Cool Season This grass gets it's name due to the bulb like appearance near the crown. It has white...

August 12, 2025 - Emerges blue, develops pink and burgundy hues in late summer, and turns a rich copper in fall. Slender stems rise up with purplish panicles. Tan seed heads persist into fall. Up to 4' tall, 3' wide.

March 31, 2024 - Miscanthus x Giganteus , the giant silver grass , the tallest ornamental grass you would see , grow about 8-10 feet tall. It is a hybrid, so their seeds aren't going to turn into seedlings. Many times people thought they were bamboo , i have this grass growing in my garden.

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For the same spectacular effect, we use Miscanthus varieties or plume grass (Erianthus ravennae) whose flowerheads can reach 12 to 15 feet tall. Grasses can make attractive lawn ornaments and this is the simplest way in which to first use these ...

Movement, grace and structure are the attributes of this category of perennials. A wide range of heights plume types, and textures make ornamental grasses a must-have in any landscape, garden, or planter. They are at their showiest in the fall season when plumes abound, and worth leaving standing ...

November 3, 2021 - All ornamental grasses should be cut back to 1” above ground level by early spring each year, before new growth emerges.

May 30, 2023 - Pink Pampas Grass (cordateria selloana), three metres. Known for its tall, dramatic plumes of feathery seed heads, pampas grass grows well in the centre of a lawn or in a large flower bed.

September 26, 2025 - Blooms fluffy , fan-like pink plumes . Very tall, upright and clumping growth habit.