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Adagio Grass: Grows to 5' tall and is hardy in our area as it thrives in zones 5-9. Red fan-shaped plumes appear in August and the green fine-textured leaves turn to burgandy in the fall. This grass loves the sun and thrives in dry soil.

Ornamental Grass Types & Attributes

Ornamental Grasses are great, low maintenance, cost-effective plants.

With the popularity of ornamental grasses and their use in the landscape, it is a good idea to understand how these plants grow. This understanding will lead to better use of these plants and often avoid disappointment or frustration.

Grasses respond and start to grow based upon temperature. Some grasses will start to grow in early spring when temperatures are still cool and others will wait until the soil is warm and temperatures are more stable.

The images at the right show the different grasses we carry along with their individual attributes.