Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental Grasses Add movement, texture and seasonal interest with ornamental grasses from Fanelli Landscape Supply. Explore compact, upright, native and grass-like plants for landscapes throughout Staten Island, New York and nearby New Jersey. Choose the Right Grass Learn how sunlight, soil, moisture and mature plant size should guide your selection. Read Plant Selection Guide Plan Your Landscape Send us photographs, measurements, sunlight conditions and your goals for help planning your planting. Request Free Design Help Mulching Garden Beds Learn how to apply mulch correctly around ornamental grasses and other landscape plants. View Mulching Guide Ornamental grasses can soften patios and walkways, create movement around pools, add upright accents and bring fall and winter interest to mixed landscape beds. Choices range from compact edging plants to tall grasses suitable for substantial accents and informal screening. Mature height, spreading habit, moisture needs and cold tolerance vary by species and cultivar. Some grasses prefer dry, sunny sites while others perform best in moist soil or partial shade. Choose Appropriate, Non-Invasive Varieties Some ornamental grasses can spread beyond their intended planting area. Confirm the exact species and cultivar before planting, particularly near natural areas. Chinese silvergrass, also known as Miscanthus sinensis, is regulated in New York except for specifically exempt cultivars. Find Ornamental Grasses for Your Landscape Select a category to explore grasses and grass-like plants generally suited to our region. Availability and cultivar characteristics change throughout the season. Ornamental Grasses for Sunny Areas Grasses & Grass-Like Plants for Partial Shade Compact Grasses for Borders & Smaller Spaces Tall Grasses for Accents & Informal Screening Native Ornamental Grasses Grasses for Drier Sites Grasses for Moist Soil Deer-Resistant Ornamental Grasses These lists are general planning guides. Mature size, moisture needs, spreading habit and hardiness vary by species and cultivar. Confirm the specific plant’s requirements before planting. Caring for Ornamental Grasses Water newly planted grasses according to their specific moisture needs while roots become established. Avoid planting too deeply or piling mulch against the plant’s crown. Many deciduous ornamental grasses can remain standing through winter for texture and then be cut back before new spring growth begins. Evergreen and semi-evergreen sedges may require only light cleanup rather than complete cutting. Popular Uses Foundation and mixed landscape beds Pool and patio plantings Walkway borders and mass plantings Modern and naturalistic landscapes Seasonal accents and informal screening Slopes and erosion-conscious plantings Complete Your Garden Beds Explore flowering perennials and groundcovers to combine with ornamental grasses for layered color and texture. Explore Perennials Need Help Choosing Ornamental Grasses? Tell us about your planting area, sunlight, soil moisture, available space and desired height. The Fanelli team can help you narrow down suitable choices and confirm current availability. Call 718-761-5698 Request Free Design Help Get Directions