Shade Tolerant Grasses

Shade Tolerant Grasses

Graceful grasses adapted to shade and filtered light.

The Shade Tolerant Grasses collection features ornamental grasses selected for their ability to perform well in partial shade and filtered light. These grasses bring texture, softness, and natural movement to areas where full sun plants struggle. Well suited to California landscapes, especially the Bay Area, they integrate beautifully into woodland-style gardens, shaded borders, and north-facing spaces.

Liriope
Liriope

Liriope

Lily of the Nile
Lily of the Nile

Lily of the Nile

Iris & African Iris
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Iris & African Iris

Society Garlic
Society Garlic

Society Garlic

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    Beach Strawberry

  • Blue Lily of the Nile

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  • All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

    All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

  • Mexican Daisy

    Mexican Daisy

  • Black Scallop Carpet Bugle

    Black Scallop Carpet Bugle

  • Breeze Dwarf Mat Rush

    Breeze Dwarf Mat Rush

  • Golden Variegated Japanese Sedge

    Golden Variegated Japanese Sedge

  • Japanese Blood Grass

    Japanese Blood Grass

  • Campo Azul Autumn Moor Grass

    Campo Azul Autumn Moor Grass

  • African Iris

    African Iris

  • Peter Pan Dwarf Lily of the Nile

    Peter Pan Dwarf Lily of the Nile

  • Black Mondo Grass

    Black Mondo Grass

  • White Fan Flower

    White Fan Flower

  • White Lily of the Nile

    White Lily of the Nile

  • Dwarf Mondo Grass

    Dwarf Mondo Grass

  • Arctic Frost Mat Rush

    Arctic Frost Mat Rush

  • Variegated Maiden Grass

    Variegated Maiden Grass

  • Yerba Buena

    Yerba Buena

  • Woodland Strawberry

    Woodland Strawberry

  • Wayne Roderick Seaside Daisy

    Wayne Roderick Seaside Daisy

  • Chinese Fountain Grass

    Chinese Fountain Grass

  • Mondo Grass

    Mondo Grass

  • Black Adder New Zealand Flax

    Black Adder New Zealand Flax

  • Clarity Blue Flax Lily

    Clarity Blue Flax Lily

Frequently asked questions

Can shade tolerant grasses grow without direct sun?
Yes, many perform well in partial shade or filtered light, especially in California gardens.

Do shade tolerant grasses lose leaves seasonally?
Some varieties display lush foliage during the growing season and naturally shed leaves at specific times of year.

Do shade grasses flower?
Yes, many produce decorative flowers ranging from subtle to showy, adding seasonal interest.

Are shade tolerant grasses suitable for woodland gardens?
Absolutely, they are a natural fit for woodland-style and layered shade landscapes.

Are shade tolerant grasses low maintenance?
Most require minimal care once established in suitable conditions.