Grasses

Welcome to Wingard’s Grasses

There are many different types and varieties of ornamental grasses and liriope (also called lilyturf) that can be grown successfully in our zone. Those shown are among the most popular sellers year after year, and in stock at Wingard’s. These are but a few varieties that we typically have in stock year-round. Please note that supplies of specific items may vary, so you may wish to call ahead to check availability.

Adagio Miscanthus
Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'

This plant likes FULL to PART SUN. It grows 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is striking in the late summer through fall when the bronze, reedy plumes bloom against the silvery green foliage.

Avalanche Feather Reed
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche'

This plant likes FULL SUN. It grows 3-4 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. It is striking in the summer when the bronze, upright plumes bloom against the green foliage. They are used often in floral arrangements.

Big Blue Liriope
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

This plant likes PART SUN. It grows 12-15 inches tall and wide. It is evergreen and best used as a border plant and ground cover.

Black Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

This plant likes FULL to PART SUN. It grows 5-6 inches tall and wide. It is evergreen and best used as a border plant or ground cover. Produces lavender blooms in the summer.

Dwarf Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus'

This plant likes FILTERED SUN. It grows 4-6 inches tall and wide. It is evergreen and best used in your yard as a border or filler plant.

Gold Jap Forest
Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

This plant likes FILTERED SUN. It grows 18 inches tall and wide. Tiny stems hold bright yellow-green foliage that drops in the fall. Best used as a border plant.

Ivory Feathers
Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila'

This plant likes FULL SUN. It grows 3-5 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. It is striking in the fall when the white, upright plumes bloom against the green foliage. They are used often in floral arrangements.

Karley Rose Grass
Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

This plant likes FULL SUN. It grows 3-4 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. It is striking in the summer and fall when the rosy purple plumes bloom against the green foliage. Best used in your yard or container as an accent plant.

Lindheimer Muhly Lindheimer
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri 'Leni'

This plant likes FULL SUN. It grows 1-2 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide. It is striking in the summer when the white plumes bloom against the green foliage then turn to a bronze color in the fall. Best used in your yard or container as an accent plant.

Little Zebra Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'

This plant likes FULL to PART SUN. It grows 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. It is striking in the late summer and fall when the purple plumes bloom against the green foliage.

Lomandra Breeze Grass
Lomandra longifolia

This plant likes FULL SUN to PART SHADE. It grows 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is drought tolerant and a great option for a border grass.

Miscanthus Gracillimus
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

This plant likes FULL SUN. It grows 6-8 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide. Its striking silver green blades turn golden bronze in the fall. It is perennial.

Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus

This plant likes FULL to PART SUN. It grows 12-15 inches tall and wide. It is evergreen and best used as a border plant or ground cover. Produces lilac blooms in the summer.

Pampas Grass
Erianthus ravennae

This plant likes FULL SUN. It grows 8-10 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. It is striking in the fall when the white, upright plumes bloom against the green foliage. They are used often in floral arrangements.

Pink Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Lenca'

This plant likes FULL to PART SUN. It grows 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is striking in the late summer and fall when the pink plumes bloom against the green foliage.

Royal Purple Liriope
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple'

This plant likes PART SUN. It grows 12-15 inches tall and wide. It is evergreen and best used as a border plant and ground cover.

Super Blue Liriope
Liriope muscari 'Super Blue'

This plant likes FULL to PART SUN. It grows 18-20 inches tall and wide. It is evergreen and best used as a border plant and ground cover.

Variegated Liriope
Liriope muscari 'Variegata'

This plant likes PART SUN. It grows 15 inches tall and wide. Its lime and bright green leaves are evergreen and best used as a border plant and ground cover.

White Cloud Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud'

This plant likes FULL to PART SUN. It grows 3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. It is striking in the fall when the soft, white plumes bloom against the green foliage. It is low maintenance and deer resistant.