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This ornamental grass has graceful, arching clumps of foliage reminiscent of fountains.

Fountain grass enjoys full sun and well-drained soil, says Tammy Sons, founder and CEO of TN Nursery.

Muhlenbergia capillaris, commonly called pink muhlygrass or pink hair grass, is a clump-forming, warm season, perennial grass that is noted for its attractive summer foliage and spectacular clouds of autumn flowers. Glossy, wiry, thread-like, dark green leaves and stems form an attractive basal clump to 60cm tall. The blooming season is the fall. Masses of airy, open, loosely branched inflorescences, each to 30 centimeters long, in pink to pinkish-red float above the foliage in a lengthy fall bloom.

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Early spring is the time to cut away its old growth.

Plant fountain grass in a sunny spot for the best results.

Some of the grasses on this list may be considered invasive to your area.

Close-up image of the beautiful ornamental grass Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Red Head’ Chinese fountain grass

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Always research the variety before planting to protect your garden and the environment.

Silvergrass

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The graceful grass is drought-resistant and thrives in warm weather.

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This ornamental grass provides texture while requiring pruning solely during late winter for fresh growth, Sons says.

Plant silvergrass in a full to partially sunny location with fertile soil.

Sedge loves moist, well-drained soil and prefers partial to full shade, Palmer advises.

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Itll do best in areas with consistent moisture.

Plant your sedge in the spring or early fall."

confirm to space them out to give them room to grow and spread naturally.

Carex montana, also called mountain or soft-leaved sedge

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This fast-growing perennial is a popularcompanion plantto provide a stunning backdrop for gardens.

The small size and minimal water requirements of this plant make it perfect for border planting, Sons explains.

Maintaining its appearance requires light trimming after it finishes flowering.

Blue fescue clump-forming plant. Festuca glauca groundcover ornamental grass in the garden.

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Plant Karl Foerster in a sunny location and divide every three to four years, Janney advises.

Pampas Grass

Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) is a low-maintenance flowering perennial with feathery plumes.

The hardy plant thrives in warm to hot weather but can also grow in cooler conditions.

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Plant pampas grass in well-draining soil where it will get plenty of sunlight.

Pink muhly grass prefers well-drained soil and can handle a variety of soil types, Janney says.

Water occasionally but deeply, Janney advises, andcut back dead foliagein late winter to early spring.

The beautiful ornamental summer grass Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as pampas grass

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Once established, this fast-growing perennial can be drought tolerant.

The native North American grass grows in clumps and turns yellow during the fall months.

Switchgrass prefers well-draining soil and a sunny location.

Pink muhly grass is a hardy ornamental grass that grows in clumps. They grow about 3 to 4 feet tall and is native to Florida where this was shot in a small park. They can be pink to purple colors and sometimes come in white.

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Once established, switchgrass is drought tolerant but may need some occasional watering, Janney says.

Thisshade-loving grassgrows in clumps with cascading leaves.

Plant it in full to partial shade with well-draining soil.

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It does not like heavy clay soil and likes humus and organic matter, Janney says.

It likes soil consistently moist but not waterlogged or soggy.

Japanese forest grass can handle periods of drought.

Japanese forest grass (Hakone grass)

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