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Grasses & sedges
Our new Grasses & Sedges page is new and still a work in progress, but please enjoy what we have so far, and let us know how we can help with grasses for your property.
Let the beauty, grace, hardiness, and wildlife benefits of Kentucky's grasses and sedges add their spectacular qualities and on-trend popularity to your yard
Kentucky Native grass species
These popular Kentucky native grasses & sedges are available to purchase or order nearly anytime of the year
Photos of additional popular native species like Juncus, sedges, and more coming soon!
Native grasses: better for our ecosystem, better for wildlife
Learn more about some of Kentucky's native grasses:
As a Kentucky native alternative to non-native Liriope, consider the wonderful Plantain Leaved Sedge. As a Kentucky native alternative to to non-native Japanese Pachysandra, consider the pretty Allegheny Spurge (aka Mountain Spurge).
Learn more about some of Kentucky's native sedges:
If you're converting to a no-mow lawn, consider the Kentucky native look-alikes Pennsylvania Sedge and Appalachian Sedge (photos coming soon.
Let's talk about our fabulous, native
River Cane
The only native bamboo in North America!
If you need a tall, natural, evergreen privacy screen, consider Kentucky native River Cane.
If your property could benefit from erosion control, consider River Cane.
If you like a tropical look, consider River Cane.
If you enjoy helping wildlife and songbirds, consider River Cane.
If you like Kentucky history and "all things Kentucky," consider River Cane.
You might be inspired to create a Canebrake on your property!
Watch this short video of our Kentucky native River Cane (bamboo) at the UK Arboretum, then imagine using it as a gorgeous privacy screen in your yard!
This very interesting, 15-minute video will teach you about the historic and current importance of our little-known native bamboo, the Kentucky native River Cane.
Popular non-native grass species & cultivars
More species and photos coming soon
Other popular non-natives for consideration:
Little Bluestem 'The Blues'
Switchgrass 'Heavy Metal'
Mexican Feather grass
Acorus 'Ogon'
Carex 'Feather Falls'
Juncus varieties
and many more!
If we don't have something in stock, we'll be happy to acquire it for you from our growers.
With very few exceptions, fertilizer is not recommended for use on ornamental grasses.
Fertilizer will cause most grasses to flop over or to expand aggressively.
Do you know that the iconic Kentucky Bluegrass is not a native grass of Kentucky at all,
but is actually a native of Europe, northern Asia, and northern Africa?